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.
Obama Administration: Super Committee Can Raise Taxes, Cut Entitlements
By Allison BellThe Obama administration believes the "super committee" created by the new budget deal can raise revenue and take on entitlement program spending.
August 05, 2011
KPMG: Insurance Executives OptimisticMany insurance industry executives are still expecting the economy to improve.
August 05, 2011
Connecticut Department Sets Up Mental Health Provider Co-Pay ProcedureConnecticut health insurers may be able to set the co-payment level for mental health providers at the same level used for medical health specialists.
August 05, 2011
KPMG: Insurance Executives OptimisticMany insurance industry executives are still expecting the economy to improve.
August 04, 2011
CMS Announces Drug Program Bidding ResultsMedicare Part D prescription drug plan bidding cut the 2012 national average monthly bid amount.
August 04, 2011
Dealing with LTCI Objections, Part 1Here's how experienced LTCI advisors respond to one of the most common objections.
August 04, 2011
UnitedHealth Arm to Acquire ConnextionsOptumHealth has agreed to acquire another health care technology and business services company.
August 04, 2011
Aetna Still HungryAetna Inc. announced several acquisitions during the second quarter, and it's continuing to shop.