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New Coronavirus Not Yet a Reason for Alarm for U.S. Health Insurers: Fitch
By Allison BellThe rapid spread of the virus in China does merit close observation, the rating agency says.
January 28, 2020
Integrity Market Acquires Agent PipelineThe distributor acquired has relationships with 65,000 agents.
January 28, 2020
Medicare to Pay for Acupuncture for Lower Back PainOfficials contend that using this technique beats getting hooked on opioids.
January 28, 2020
Health Care Shopping System Firm Gets New CEOThe company provides provider cost and quality information for about 96 million health plan enrollees.
January 28, 2020
Medicare Advantage Gains Enrollee ShareThe program did especially well east of the Rockies.
January 28, 2020
FSI Rolls Out Health Plan for Indie AdvisorsThe Humana plan is being offered to members working in or with advisory offices in 16 states.
January 27, 2020
Help Clients Predict Health Care Expenses in RetirementAdvisors can provide clients with their desired combination of self-directed and advisor-directed resources to improve the planning process.
January 27, 2020
5 Ways the New Coronavirus May Already Be Affecting U.S. InsurersJust the fact that it could be The One will give actuaries, regulators and others food for thought.