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.
On the Third Hand: The missing sector
By Allison BellThe fundamental problem with the economy is that we, as a society, are very boring.
February 12, 2013
Doctors, nurses ask NC lawmakers to grow MedicaidPhysicians and nurses say the debate over whether to cover more uninsured people through Medicaid should be a no-brainer because it will create jobs, save state money and make people healthier.
February 12, 2013
New data suggests that Obamacare is actually bending the healthcare curveHealth care spending is down again this year, mostly due to the economy, but is PPACA playing a part, too?
February 12, 2013
Disability Insurance Observer: WoodshedAt some companies, it's disability units' turn to be the earnings bad guy.
February 12, 2013
Flu, higher rates shape LTC earningsAn increase in lapse rates can give an insurer a one-time boost.
February 12, 2013
Help wanted: California exchange product guruThe ideal candidate should know how to handle time pressure and public scrutiny.
February 12, 2013
Help wanted: California exchange product guruThe ideal candidate should know how to handle time pressure and public scrutiny.
February 12, 2013
PPACA world: Rehab therapyThe therapists are in the crowd of providers trying to make the case that their services pay off.