Jeff Dowgos
Citizen Times
As a human resource professional, I have seen firsthand how important it is for small businesses to offer competitive benefit packages to attract and retain top talent. However, the skyrocketing costs of health care have made it increasingly difficult for these businesses to provide adequate coverage. And now, to make matters worse, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina is proposing changes that could make health care even more unaffordable for small businesses and individuals.