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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.
Federal fraud probes recoups $4.3 billion
By Del Quentin WilberThe Justice Department won about 700 health care fraud convictions.
February 26, 2014
Even With Cost-Sharing, Workers Still Prize BenefitsEmployees value their workplace benefits even more than they have in the past despite having to pay a larger share, according to a Guardian study.
February 26, 2014
Sharp drop seen in child obesity rateThe obesity rate among 2- to 5-year- olds dropped by almost half in the U.S. over the past decade.
February 26, 2014
Sharp drop seen in child obesity rateThe obesity rate among 2- to 5-year- olds dropped by almost half in the U.S. over the past decade.
February 26, 2014
Medical homes don't reduce ER visitsMedical homes dont reduce visits to hospital emergency rooms and provide limited health benefits, a study found.
February 26, 2014
Washington state seeks monthly provider updatesA carrier would have to disclose which providers are in which network tier.
February 26, 2014
PPACA enrollment hits 4 millionApproximately 4 million Americans have now signed up for coverage through PPACA's exchanges.
February 25, 2014
25 best insurance movies: 16-20A journalist investigates an insurance scam; a father takes on the system for his dying son; and, an insurance investigator hires a thief to help her solve a crime--all in today's movies.