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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.
On the Third Hand: Hospitals
By Allison BellIf we end up with just one big hospital and one big payer, is that good?
November 30, 2012
NHCAA elects board chairAlanna M. Lavelle, director of Special Investigations of WellPoint, succeeds Jack Price, former chief security officer of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
November 30, 2012
Feds propose PPACA multi-state plan regsOPM officials say they might exempt the new MSPs from some state laws.
November 30, 2012
5 worst influenza pandemicsSeasonal flu still claims a couple hundred thousand victims worldwide each year; pandemic outbreaks have claimed millions.
November 30, 2012
Forced to choose: nursing home vs. hospiceAn older person, someone who will die within six months, leaves a hospital. Where does she go?
November 29, 2012
Senate Democrats divided over cuts to benefit programsDeep divisions among Senate Democrats over whether to cut popular benefit programs pose a big obstacle to attempts to avoid an economy-crushing fiscal cliff.
November 29, 2012
The flexible long-term care planWhen used creatively, combo products can ensure your clients long-term care needs are covered, whatever might happen down the road.
November 29, 2012
Common objections to LTCI hybrids — and how to overcome themIs your client perfect for a hybrid long-term care insurance policy ... but reluctant to buy? Three top producers discuss how they're able to conquer those objections.