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Will They Go to the Doctor This Year?
By Allison BellUnitedHealth executives see utilization rising; Fitch analysts believes spending may continue to slow.
January 23, 2012
How are the Boomer-Seniors Impacting Your Practice?The oldest Boomers (millions of them) are now becoming seniors. Advisors weigh in on how the shift has impacted their business.
January 20, 2012
LTCI Watch: Even Eskimos Loathed SenilicideIt's easy to be nonchalant about working-age adults, but the frail and disabled elderly are different.
January 20, 2012
Reader Comments of the WeekWe've rounded up some of the top reader comments on LifeHealthPro this week.
January 20, 2012
More People with Disabilities Find JobsAllsup, a Social Security disability benefits specialist, says the number of new SSDI claims is falling.
January 20, 2012
S.C. GOP Debate Gets Heavy on Health Care Issues (Kaiser Health News)Four still standing: The GOP candidates offer up opposing ideas on the future of health care.
January 20, 2012
S.C. GOP Debate Gets Heavy on Health Care Issues (Kaiser Health News)Four still standing: The GOP candidates offer up opposing ideas on the future of health care.
January 20, 2012
Religious Group Employers Required to Offer Contraceptive CoverageRule follows Institute of Medicines recommended preventive services, but gives religious nonprofits another year to comply.