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.
The real health care spending problem
By Kathryn MayerWhy do Americans spend so much on healthcare? Well, it's pretty simple.
April 17, 2014
White House: Exchange plans attract 8 millionObama announced the number but gave little additional information.
April 17, 2014
CBO says Obama budget raises taxesThe presidents proposed 2015 budget would increase taxes by $1.4 trillion over the next decade compared with current law.
April 17, 2014
Maryland exchange eyes plan protectionThe board wants insurers to get an 80 percent coinsurance rate for 2015.
April 17, 2014
Maryland exchange eyes plan protectionThe board wants insurers to get an 80 percent coinsurance rate for 2015.
April 17, 2014
Jail and prison are differentKaiser analysts explain PPACA incarceration vocabulary.
April 17, 2014
UnitedHealth may expand PPACA exchange effortThe company thinks New York health prices are `unsustainable.
April 17, 2014
UnitedHealth may expand PPACA exchange effortThe company thinks New York health prices are `unsustainable.