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Consumer reps: Medigap is not the bad guy
By Allison BellThe reps, insurers and regulators try to get a letter to HHS just right.
October 24, 2012
Court keeps Indiana from defunding of Planned ParenthoodTwo judges nominated by Republican presidents join a Democrat in backing a lower-court ruling.
October 24, 2012
Insurers revive child-only policies, but cost is still an issueA radio network picks up a Kaiser Health Network about a PPACA side effect.
October 24, 2012
Insurers revive child-only policies, but cost is still an issueA radio network picks up a Kaiser Health Network about a PPACA side effect.
October 24, 2012
Options: 7702B ridersWould you offer a client a hammer to repair a cracked vase? Probably not.
October 24, 2012
Green shoots?Some fires produce new forests. Some produce deserts. The suspense is awful.
October 23, 2012
Obama vs. Romney: 6 best quotes from the Foreign Policy DebateForeign policy was the topic of the final presidential debate, but both candidates still touched on hot-button issues like health care and the U.S. economy.
October 23, 2012
Insurers issue letter on Fed thrift proposalEight insurance companies say they fear the worst if the regulations proposed by the Federal Reserve Board are adopted as is.