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Prof gauges exchange death spiral risk
By Allison BellSeth Chandler says some states look a lot better than others.
January 16, 2014
Medicare Advantage enrollment grewThe member count may be up 5.5 percent in spite of PPACA financial pressure.
January 16, 2014
Researchers find huge variation in birth costsA C-section could cost $8,312 at one hospital and $70,908 at another hospital in the same state.
January 16, 2014
Agent group says they’re ignored by CMS on guidanceHAFA wonders why members have trouble getting the information that goes to navigators.
January 16, 2014
Medicare cuts weigh on UnitedHealthThe CEO says further tightening could be "extraordinarily disruptive."
January 16, 2014
Medicare cuts weigh on UnitedHealthThe CEO says further tightening could be "extraordinarily disruptive."
January 16, 2014
What if your clients' paychecks stop coming?Many of them think they can cope with a disability by using up their vacation time.