Health Insurance
Health insurance news and analysis, with coverage of general health insurance trends, major medical insurance, disability insurance, dental insurance, vision plans, telemedicine plans, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term health insurance, the Affordable Care Act public exchange program, and more.
Here's how much the average family pays for health insurance
By Kathryn MayerThe cost of employer-sponsored PPO coverage for an average family of four is $23,215 this year, according to Milliman.
May 22, 2014
75 million reasons to focus on disability insuranceYes, PPACA is important but there are other things to think about.
May 22, 2014
The 2014 NUL top 100Nine graphs chart who's who in the life and health world, focusing on net premiums written, net investment income, policyholder surplus and total health enrollment.
May 22, 2014
EHR use more than doublesMost physicians are finally on board with electronic health records, new CDC research reveals.
May 22, 2014
EHR use more than doublesMost physicians are finally on board with electronic health records, new CDC research reveals.
May 22, 2014
CMS questions use of PPACA exchange optionCMS is warning state insurance commissioners that adding choice programs could lead to higher prices.
May 22, 2014
Voluntary picture becomes clearThe new Benefits Selling/Eastbridge Voluntary survey paints a clearer picture of what's happening in the overall marketplace.
May 22, 2014
Rockefeller: The PPACA MLR rules are workingThune, a Republican, argued that the system may undermine insurers efforts to prevent fraud and abuse.