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By Renee GuarigliaThe head of a state agent group says exchanges will make the members even more important.
August 12, 2013
Idaho-run exchange delayed a yearIdaho will be relying on the federal health insurance exchange for at least a year while it develops its own.
August 12, 2013
Many Support Higher Premiums for SmokersPeople's attitudes about obesity and insurance rates havent really budged.
August 12, 2013
Most support higher premiums for smokersPeople's attitudes about obesity and insurance rates havent really budged.
August 12, 2013
Feds talk SHOPStates must get permission for changes that increase the burden on the applicant.
August 12, 2013
Bamboozled: Life-saving transplant denied, health insurance canceled over 26-cent shortfallGetting lost when navigating health insurance bureaucracy is almost as easy as losing 26 cents.
August 12, 2013
HIV survivors seek drug advances as FDA eases approvalsThe FDA is looking to curtail some of their more onerous research and regulatory requirements.
August 12, 2013
Booze restores vigor, 9 of 10 charlatans agreeIs there any association between feeling good and feeling better?