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.
Health Cost Hikes Moderate, But.... (CFO)
By Staff WriterA website aimed at corporate financial executives notes employers face more pressure to control expenses.
November 23, 2011
California Negotiates Community Support SettlementBudget cuts have forced the state to change the services it provides people with serious disabilities.
November 23, 2011
Analysts: Most Medicare Advantage Plans to Get Quality BonusesThe average 2012 payment could be $281 per enrollee, with nonprofit plans getting $93 more than for-profit plans.
November 23, 2011
The Catch: We're Number 1! (In Weight)U.S. adults once again top the OECD obesity charts, cigarettes crowd out food purchases, and more.
November 23, 2011
Thanks, TeachRuminations on growing up alongside the AIDS virus and the gratitude that the public school system deserves.
November 23, 2011
What are the Legal Implications of an MLR Exemption?Preserving health insurance agents commissions against PPACAs medical loss ratio standard is not as simple as passing a vote. There are potentially thorny legal issues to contend with as well.
November 23, 2011
A House Divided over Agent CommissionsAs the NAIC passes a close vote to urge agent commissions be exempted from PPACA medical loss ratio standards, some state regulators fear the action damages the NAIC's credibility before federal agencies and Congress.
November 23, 2011
A House Divided over Agent CommissionsAs the NAIC passes a close vote to urge agent commissions be exempted from PPACA medical loss ratio standards, some state regulators fear the action damages the NAIC's credibility before federal agencies and Congress.