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.
C. Everett Koop (1916-2013)
By Bill CoffinC. Everett Koop never let his science and his morality get confused, and in so doing, saved millions of lives along the way.
March 21, 2013
Maine wants 10-year guarantee on Medicaid expansionUnder PPACA, the government picks up 100 percent of the cost the first three years, and 90 percent after that.
March 21, 2013
Boustany asks IRS about PPACA roleThe lawmaker is suggesting that the agency has understated health law staffing needs.
March 21, 2013
On the Third Hand: CraziesDo you want to spend your days getting them into Medicaid?
March 21, 2013
Should employer exchange plans list bill?A D.C. exchange working group is looking at an idea that could raise rates for older enrollees.
March 21, 2013
Cancer cluster or chance?Aberrations have a funny way of driving public awareness in funny directions.
March 21, 2013
The face of future health careWith health care costs ever increasing, are we headed toward a rationed health system?
March 21, 2013
Derek's shortcutVery soon we will be surrounded by very old people who will need looking after. Will we rise to the challenge?