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State Wants to Exempt Health Insurers from 80% Rule (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
By Staff WriterWisconsin is the latest state to request an exemption from the PPACA's mandate that insurers spend 80% of their profits on medical care, stating that the provision may force smaller insurers to withdraw from the market, harming consumers.
October 28, 2011
The Catch: Oct. 28Do monsters need health insurance? Possibly. The staff at a health insurance distribution website investigates.
October 28, 2011
LTCI Watch: Interest Rates Must RiseMaybe it's reasonable to give the invisible hand a little help, but, do it too much and you break the springs.
October 28, 2011
On the Third Hand: Enough with the Relationship TalkFor some patients, a focus on nurturing medical homes might make sense. For others, it's really just another obstacle to people getting care.
October 28, 2011
LTCI Watch: Interest Rates Must RiseMaybe it's reasonable to give the invisible hand a little help, but, do it too much and you break the springs.
October 28, 2011
LTC Provider Shows Mixed ResultsFive Star Quality Inc. found that the residents of its facilities have been paying a higher percentage of their bills with private resources.
October 28, 2011
More Health Insurers Report Lower EarningsCIGNA Corp. and Coventry Health Care Inc. had more revenue in the third quarter but less net income.
October 28, 2011
More Health Insurers Report Lower EarningsCIGNA Corp. and Coventry Health Care Inc. had more revenue in the third quarter but less net income.