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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.
Supremes back enrollee in 5-4 ERISA attorney's fee case
By Allison BellA plan must warn members in its documents if it intends to "free ride" on their suits, the majority says.
April 16, 2013
PPACA could overwhelm addiction treatment providersIn two-thirds of the states, treatment centers are already full.
April 15, 2013
PPACA spurs rising interest in self-funded plansThe trend toward self-funding is growing, stemming from employers' desire to maintain a level of flexibility and control over plan design and cost.
April 15, 2013
PPACA spurs rising interest in self-funded plansThe trend toward self-funding is growing, stemming from employers' desire to maintain a level of flexibility and control over plan design and cost.
April 15, 2013
Can medical companies patent human genes? Supreme Court hears caseCourt hears fairly philosophical case with very tangible implications.
April 15, 2013
Parkinson’s sufferers ‘face regular discrimination’The very misunderstood disease leaves a significant percentage of people feeling marginalized and uncomfortable.