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.
Wearable robots getting lighter, more portable
By Carla K. JohnsonNot yet approved for personal use, robotic walkers must still be used under the supervision of a physical therapist.
May 09, 2013
California weighs expanded role for nurse practitionersIt might be the only way to meet the patient demand once PPACA kicks in.
May 09, 2013
Health centers to get $150 million in exchange grantsHHS hopes safety net providers will help the uninsured sign up for coverage.
May 09, 2013
Health centers to get $150 million in exchange grantsHHS hopes safety net providers will help the uninsured sign up for coverage.
May 09, 2013
State Farm files for LTCI rate hikesThe company seeks a 40 percent increase but says it could justify a 500 percent change.
May 09, 2013
California to let exchange keep vendor contracts privateThe exchanges in Idaho and New Mexico must comply with state open-records laws.
May 09, 2013
California to let exchange keep vendor contracts privateThe exchanges in Idaho and New Mexico must comply with state open-records laws.
May 09, 2013
What can the boss tell workers about the exchanges?EBSA gives employers a model coverage election notice that explains the new system.