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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.
Alaska Nursing Home Costs: Returning to Solar System?
By Allison BellGetting nursing home care up north still costs a condo per year, but possibly a smaller condo.
January 24, 2012
Time to Shake the TreesThe AALTCI executive director says sales should rise this year, if producers can get up those trunks ...
January 24, 2012
No More Rose-Colored LensesA veteran long-term care insurance distributor says markets are still there for good risks.
January 24, 2012
Gallup: Uninsured Rate Continues to RiseThe polling firm found that the percentage of young adults with coverage is still increasing.
January 24, 2012
Gallup: Uninsured Rate Continues to RiseThe polling firm found that the percentage of young adults with coverage is still increasing.
January 24, 2012
Too Many Tests? Routine Checks Getting Second LookA doctor who helps identify overused medical tests ended up getting three himself when he went in for surgery.
January 24, 2012
Sebelius Goes PrimetimeHealth and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius gives an extended interview on the Daily Show to defend healthcare reform. And while the studio audience may have been friendly, many of those leaving online comments are not.
January 23, 2012
New York Life Puts LTCI in Insurance GroupChris Blunt, who has been the retirement income head, will continue to oversee long-term care insurance.