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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.
Republican senators pitch PPACA replacement
By Alex WayneThe PPACA opposition said the best alternative would be a narrower system of tax credits to buy health insurance without any of the mandates.
January 28, 2014
CBO grades Medicare doc fix billsThe House bill might cost $121 billion over 10 years.
January 27, 2014
Abortion funding bill heads to House floorThe measure could come up for debate Wednesday.
January 27, 2014
Most Americans unaware of PPACA deadlineMore than half of Americans still dont know that the deadline to sign up for health insurance under PPACA is March 31.
January 27, 2014
Most Americans unaware of PPACA deadlineMore than half of Americans still dont know that the deadline to sign up for health insurance under PPACA is March 31.
January 27, 2014
Sebelius lets exchange data out earlyThe press wonders why HHS suddenly gave out unscrubbed interim numbers.
January 27, 2014
Nuns get compromise on PPACA birth-control ruleThe U.S. Supreme Court said an order of Catholic nuns, for now, doesnt have to fill out a form that the group says might lead to contraceptive coverage for its employees.
January 27, 2014
Moody's cool on captive moveAetna has used the health-linked notes market to manage capital requirements.