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New Government COVID-19 Map May Look Great Because It's Stale
By Allison BellA major new spike in U.S. cases may have started about a week ago.
June 19, 2020
John Hancock Hires LTCI Government Relations Specialist: Personnel MovesFinancial Fitness for Life, OneTeam, Addicus and other companies also have announcements.
June 18, 2020
We Should Test At Least 1 Million for COVID-19 per Day: AHIP Meeting SpeakerOther speakers said the crisis will speed up the shift toward home-based long-term care.
June 18, 2020
We Need the Senior Health Planning Account ActThe proposal could help consumers use life settlements to pay for health care.
June 17, 2020
Affordable Care Act Remnants Flunk Market Concentration TestThe top 5 players now control more of the market than they did in 2012, according to Mark Farrah Associates data.
June 17, 2020
ACA Medicaid Expansion May Save Feet From Diabetes: ResearchersCovered patients had diseased toes cut off in time to avoid major amputations.
June 17, 2020
Some States Highlight Bans on Insurer Discrimination Against LGBT PeopleOfficials in New York, California and Illinois say a federal change should not affect state-regulated insurance there.
June 17, 2020
Blue Shield of California Aims to Reboot Health CareThe carrier says it wants to cut costs and make physicians happier.