Health Insurance
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.
California Health Insurers Reduce Rate Increases to Tune of $48 Million
By Elizabeth D. FestaSmall group health rates lowered. A savings benefit to small employers.
July 09, 2012
WellPoint Buying Amerigroup for About $4.46BWellPoint Inc. will spend about $4.46 billion for Medicaid coverage provider Amerigroup Corp. in a deal that more than doubles the health insurer's enrollment in a market segment poised for expansion.
July 09, 2012
Better Health Care Through MarketingIn some industries, segmentation adds zip. In health insurance, it could save lives.
July 09, 2012
Better Health Care Through MarketingIn some industries, segmentation adds zip. In health insurance, it could save lives.
July 09, 2012
David Smith: Exchange PioneerHe helped start a small group health exchange in North Carolina in the early 1990s.
July 09, 2012
David Smith: Exchange PioneerHe helped start a small group health exchange in North Carolina in the early 1990s.
July 06, 2012
Scalia Critics: Justice Was Too Political Last TermAn AP reporter's take on reactions to a Supreme Court justice who has a taste for battle.
July 06, 2012
Missouri Regulators Fine AflacThe insurer is paying the settlement in response to a review of sales and incentive practices, officials say.