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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.
The Race for the ACO
By Staff WriterScheduled to launch in January of next year, PPACA's ACO initiative is not yet upon us - but hospitals and doctors are already rushing to form these accountable care organizations.
January 13, 2011
How to Diversify and Grow Your Employee Benefit BusinessIt's that time of year when agents and brokers are running around like crazy trying to tie up the lose ends on all of their Jan. 1 renewals - and, hopefully, some new business, as well.
January 13, 2011
Deals: Digital Insurance, Brown, IPipelineDigital Insurance Inc. is still in the market for health insurance brokers, and it recently completed the acquisitions of two firms.
January 13, 2011
PPACA, State-by-State: A Q&A with Oregon Insurance Administrator Teresa MillerAs part of a regular series featuring interviews with state regulators, Miller discusses her state's challenges and hopes when it comes to health care reform
January 12, 2011
FAQ: Medicare and Senior DesignationsCan I have "Senior Health Insurance Consultant" written on my business cards?
January 12, 2011
The Year Ahead: Optimism is Back (with Asterisks)Good management, a relatively stable economy, and recovery in the financial markets could make 2011 a good year for U.S. life insurers, Fitch Ratings analysts say.
January 12, 2011
NAHU Speaks Up for Health Care RepealThe House could hold a vote on H.R. 2, the Repeal the Job Killing Health Care Law Act bill, as early as next week, and the National Association of Health Underwriters is reminding lawmakers of producers' strong support for the repeal bill.
January 12, 2011
Calif. Asks Health Insurers to Slow Increase RequestsDave Jones, the new California insurance commissioners, is asking big carriers to refrain from increasing premiums for at least 60 days after the effective dates of their most recent rate filings.