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Aflac: Americans in Denial about Likelihood of Accidents and Serious Illnesses
By Warren S. HerschThe research reveals 62% of workers think its not very or not at all likely they or a family member will be diagnosed with a serious illness like cancer. And more than half (55%) say they are not very or not at all likely to be diagnosed with a chronic...
April 11, 2012
WHO: Worldwide Dementia Total Will Triple by 2050Brazil, China and India are expecting to get a big increase in the number of affected patients.
April 11, 2012
WHO: Worldwide Dementia Total Will Triple by 2050Brazil, China and India are expecting to get a big increase in the number of affected patients.
April 11, 2012
New York Auditors Cite Medical Insurance OverpaymentsDiNapoli says one carrier made overpayments in connection with 57% of the claims reviewed.
April 11, 2012
New York Auditors Cite Medical Insurance OverpaymentsDiNapoli says one carrier made overpayments in connection with 57% of the claims reviewed.
April 11, 2012
Two Calif. MedMal Insurers Lower Rates upon Department RequestTwo California medical-malpractice insurers have agreed to lower their premiums, a decision the state-insurance commissioner says will lower costs to healthcare providers in the state by $4 million.
April 11, 2012
New Connecticut Policy on Rate Hike ProposalsHealth insurers and HMOs in Connecticut have agreed to begin notifying their individual and small group policyholders each time they submit a rate request to the state Insurance Department for review.
April 11, 2012
New Connecticut Policy on Rate Hike ProposalsHealth insurers and HMOs in Connecticut have agreed to begin notifying their individual and small group policyholders each time they submit a rate request to the state Insurance Department for review.