Health Insurance
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CMS Analysts: Health Cost Relief Only Temporary
By Allison BellMedicare actuaries and economists expect spending to grow about 4% per year for two years, then climb about 7% in 2014.
June 13, 2012
Government Goes to War (for Wellness)The "action plan" could shape who the government tackles problems such as obesity.
June 13, 2012
Pope's Rep Applauds Bishops' Fight with GovernmentArchbishop Carlo Vigano says that the advocacy will require a "delicate" approach but that the bishops must act.
June 13, 2012
Official: Washington State Health Insurers Have Record SurplusesThe carriers say they need extra cash to invest in technology and expand services.
June 13, 2012
Official: Washington State Health Insurers Have Record SurplusesThe carriers say they need extra cash to invest in technology and expand services.
June 13, 2012
PPACA: Most Individual Coverage Holders Unaware of RebatesEHealth found that few of its own insurance customers know they could get cash back.
June 13, 2012
Obama Doesn't Emphasize Issues He Fought Hard ForFighting for re-election, President Barack Obama is playing down his historic health care overhaul and the multibillion-dollar recession-fighting stimulus two landmark efforts of his first three years in office.
June 13, 2012
NYAG Enforces Health Insurance Coverage Issues with Two Enforcement ActionsGroup Health Inc., part of EmblemHealth, and New York Medical & Diagnostic Center, Inc. have accepted settlements with the New York State Attorney General.