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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.
Idaho governor opts for state-based PPACA exchange
By John MillerGov. C.L. "Butch" Otter said Tuesday a state-built health insurance exchange is the best option for Idaho under PPACA, but he left the final decision up to lawmakers who return to Boise in January.
December 12, 2012
Service analysts: For small insurers, life is hardAetna holds steady, the Blues soar -- and everyone else falls.
December 12, 2012
Arkansas official: PPACA good for pregnant womenAndrew Allison says Medicaid now pays for 66 percent of all births in his state.
December 12, 2012
LifeCare, a care provider, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protectionThe company runs 27 long-term hospitals in Texas, Pennsylvania and eight other states.
December 12, 2012
W.Va. lawmakers consider teaming with feds to set up PPACA exchangeState officials estimate 37,000 to 60,000 residents would use a PPACA exchange.
December 12, 2012
Utah governor: Make our existing exchange our PPACA exchangeThe Utah exchange serves 7,600 people at 318 small businesses.
December 12, 2012
W.Va. lawmakers consider teaming with feds to set up PPACA exchangeState officials estimate 37,000 to 60,000 residents would use a PPACA exchange.
December 12, 2012
Fiscal cliff talks appear to be stalledRepublicans want more spending cuts. The president wants more taxes on the wealthy. Who will win?