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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.
Romneycare could offer lessons to PPACA
By Kathryn MayerThough health reform in Massachusetts resulted in substantial gains in coverage, the system still suffers health care inequalities.
January 28, 2014
Brokers ride to rescue in MarylandThe state's small-group website site won't be ready until 2015.
January 28, 2014
Panel closes HealthCare.gov security hearingLawmakers said they had to shut the public out of the session to avoid giving hackers clues.
January 28, 2014
Actuaries urge Obama to take action on Social SecurityThe American Academy of Actuaries group wants the president and Congress to vow to ensure the long-term viability of Social Security and Medicare.
January 28, 2014
CDC: Medical bills strain many U.S. familiesMedical bills were a problem for 21 percent of the fully insured families.
January 28, 2014
AALTCI finds modest increase in LTCI pricesA 55-year-old woman might pay about 12 percent more for good coverage.
January 28, 2014
CDC: Medical bills strain many U.S. familiesMedical bills were a problem for 21 percent of the fully insured families.
January 28, 2014
China faces Alzheimer’s care crisisThe country faces a shortage of family caregivers and has few LTC facilities.