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PPACA and Earnings: Aetna, Humana, NFP
By Allison BellHumana lets individual benefits costs rise; Aetna warns against aggressive pricing.
July 30, 2012
Post Office Nears Historic Default on $5 Billion PaymentThe immediate obstacle is a retiree health benefits pre-funding law that applies only to the U.S. Postal Service, officials say.
July 30, 2012
Post Office Nears Historic Default on $5 Billion PaymentThe immediate obstacle is a retiree health benefits pre-funding law that applies only to the U.S. Postal Service, officials say.
July 30, 2012
On the Third Hand: What Comes First?Should a hospital start by coordinating care through an ACO, or by improving the computers it needs to support an ACO?
July 30, 2012
SBCs: Feds Post Benefits Summary AidsAn arm of the Labor Department explains how to handle wellness programs and other quirks.
July 30, 2012
On the Third Hand: What Comes First?Should a hospital start by coordinating care through an ACO, or by improving the computers it needs to support an ACO?
July 30, 2012
SBCs: Feds Post Benefits Summary AidsAn arm of the Labor Department explains how to handle wellness programs and other quirks.
July 30, 2012
PPACA: Sun Shines on Stop-Loss MarketCommenters send feds numbers on stop-loss program costs and attachment points.