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Cigna exchange plans 'not a profit driver'
By Allison BellAbout half of the individual coverage that started Jan. 1 came in through the exchanges.
February 07, 2014
DARPA brain implant project targets memory lossMedtronic already sells implants that can help to control Parkinson's disease.
February 07, 2014
DARPA brain implant project targets memory lossMedtronic already sells implants that can help to control Parkinson's disease.
February 07, 2014
Study reveals hot spots for marketing PPACAResearchers have identified 116 counties where half the nations eligible uninsured reside.
February 07, 2014
PPACA research initiative draws fire for slow startThe Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, critics say, needs to spend more money on its mission.
February 07, 2014
CGI’s PPACA rebound sees new US dealsThe dismissed HealthCare.gov contractor has bids in for about $1.3 billion in potential U.S. government business.
February 07, 2014
Obama may allow renewal of extended plansHealth plans allowed to continue in 2014 may be extended for as long as three years.
February 06, 2014
AHIP, consumer reps at odds over network standardsInsurers and consumers disagree about when the NAIC should tackle the provider network issue.