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.
Illinois Governor Picks Industry Veteran to Lead Insurance Department
By Allison BellDana Popish Severinghaus has worked for Illinois Blue and Allstate, and served on a guaranty fund board.
January 04, 2021
Amazon, Berkshire, JPMorgan to Close Health Benefits EffortJeff Bezos, Warren Buffett and Jamie Dimon once hoped Haven Healthcare could slay the insurance "tapeworm."
January 04, 2021
Centene to Acquire Magellan for $2.2 Billion in CashThe acquisition will merge behavioral health care programs of both firms covering 41 million people.
January 04, 2021
Genworth to Shift to China Oceanwide Deal Backup PlanThe companies say the deal agreement is still in place, but with no end date.
December 30, 2020
The Top 5 Life, Health and Annuity Stories of 2020If you're holding a ceremony to cast out the demons, you could try starting here.
December 30, 2020
White House Advisors Report COVID-19 Death Rate DecreaseChristmas may have skewed reporting. The number of hospitals with supply shortages increased.
December 30, 2020
5 Predictions for Life and Health Insurers for 2021Customers may still be skeptical about buying life insurance, and four other forecasts for the new year.
December 30, 2020
Hospice Care and Medicare: LTCI InsiderBilling for end-of-life care can be confusing, even for a veteran long-term care planner.