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What Will the NAIC's Limited Medical Benefit Panel Cover?
By Allison BellConsumer reps want regulators to look at sales practices for a wide range of products.
August 16, 2012
WellPoint viewed as worst by hospitals as UnitedHealth gainsAn industry survey by ReviveHealth shows WellPoint ranked dead last among the six largest for-profit insurers.
August 16, 2012
When it comes to Medicare, which candidate’s plan comes out on top?Romney says Obamas health care reform law will cut more than $700 billion out of Medicare. A budget put together by Romneys running-mate would cut Medicare by the same amount.
August 16, 2012
Dallas mayor declares emergency over West Nile virusThe Texas health department reports 465 cases and 17 deaths from the West Nile virus.
August 16, 2012
Dallas mayor declares emergency over West Nile virusThe Texas health department reports 465 cases and 17 deaths from the West Nile virus.
August 16, 2012
Week in Pictures | August 17, 2012The New York Department of Financial Services flexes its muscles across the Atlantic, someone who drowned at Jones Beach surfaces, and AARP rolls out a campaign highlighting the stresses of caring for an elderly loved one.
August 15, 2012
Bankers Life Keeps Up the Fight Against Alzheimer'sThe LTCI carrier has increased the annual Forget Me Not Days fundraising total 8.8%.
August 15, 2012
LTCI: Reasons for OptimismSome carriers have cut back, but the market is still growing, and the need is still there.