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Some Short-Term Health Plans Pay a 40% Commission: House Energy Investigators
By Allison BellThe number of enrollees may have increased 27% in 2019, investigators found.
June 29, 2020
CDC Loses COVID-19 Tracking Fight (for Now, At Least)The agency's U.S. activity map continues to be clear as case counts in the South and Southwest soar.
June 29, 2020
Medicare, Group Plan Cost Control Dominate NAHU Meeting AgendaThe top sponsor is a field marketing organization.
June 29, 2020
Gilead May Charge U.S. Government $2,340 Per Patient for COVID-19 DrugThe list price for private insurers could be $3,120 for a five-day course.
June 29, 2020
LTC Type Has Big Effect on COVID-19 Infection Rates: Provider SurveyPeople living in nursing homes have had by far the highest rates.
June 28, 2020
Oscar Insurance Raises $225 MillionThe Google-backed health carrier says it has 420,000 enrollees.
June 26, 2020
CNA to Offer Some LTCI Insureds Free Concierge ServicesThe service will try to help policyholders find the resources they need to stay in their homes.
June 26, 2020
Amalgamated Life RebrandsA tagline will highlight the company's benefits administration and care management services.