That would make it at best, an advisory body, and at worst, a sham.
Additionally, we consulted users who were frequent users of specific efficiency tools such as best practice advisories, short cuts, order preference lists and problem and medications lists.
As big clients' interest in traditional broking services wanes and the cost of insurance plummets, the brokers are doing their best to collect advisory fees along with sales commissions.
But it has yet to define those standards, which would probably be advisory at best.
Such developments reinforce the importance of sharing insights and best practices across different advisory systems.
Shaub made the best use of his advisory role as he could.
Above all, the aim of the Auckland conference is to improve the exchange of ideas, lessons and best practices across different advisory systems.
"Even before today's settlement, we voluntarily strengthened our policies regarding information barriers to ensure that proxies will continue to be cast in the best interests of our advisory clients," a Deutsche Bank spokeswoman, Missy DeAngelis, said.
They include improved management of chronic diseases like diabetes, computerized records to coordinate care better, the promotion of cost-saving "best practices," and an advisory commission to put Medicare cuts before Congress.
Systematic studies addressing design guidelines and best practices for online advisory tools are sparse.
