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White middle-aged Americans see mortality increase, Deaton finds
By Jeanna SmialekThe main drivers appear to be suicide, substance abuse and liver disease.
November 02, 2015
A Bug in the System: What Volkswagen Can Teach Us About D&O InsuranceUnderstanding the supply chain of a business is becoming more vital for insurers.
November 02, 2015
How to Enroll in — and Pay for — MedicareHealth insurance is confusing enough, but once you turn 65, introducing Medicare to the mix adds another layer of confusion.
November 02, 2015
3 ways to grade the third PPACA open enrollment periodThe public health insurance markets opened Sunday with a murmur.
November 02, 2015
PPACA Form 1095-B: CMS to put off full Medicare complianceSome enrollees will be able to document having 2015 Medicare coverage by checking a box.
November 02, 2015
New York speeds up PPACA CO-OP shutdownMeritus, a CO-OP in Arizona, is opposing a supervision filing and says it's sound.
November 02, 2015
Merck CEO says drug-price debate doesn’t account for R&D risksKen Frazier says finding successful new treatments for cancer and other terrible diseases is expensive.
November 02, 2015
Aging in AmericaGerontologist Ken Dychtwald takes readers for a ride alongside an aging America, what it looks like today and what it means to our future.