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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.
Memories of 9/11 Still Reverberate
By Warren S. HerschFor many in the insurance industry, memories of Sept. 11, 2001, are still vivid.
May 23, 2019
Government Could Be the Single Health Care Payer — and the Provider: Democratic RepA House Medicare for All hearing led to talk about making doctors salaried government employees.
May 23, 2019
Taking the Bite Out of Dental Care Costs in RetirementHere's a look at what financial advisors should tell clients about aging teeth.
May 23, 2019
Democrats Fret Over 'Medicare for All' BacklashOne major Democratic alternative to the Jayapal bill is the 'Medicare X' bill.
May 22, 2019
3 Messages From the House 'Surprise Bill' Hearing, for AgentsYou make a living by explaining things. Insurers need help with explaining themselves to members of Congress.
May 22, 2019
Coalition Sues Trump Administration Over Religious Health-Care RuleThe regulation could let doctors, and insurance company customer service reps, refuse to provide some services.
May 22, 2019
New Blood Test Can Predict DementiaThe amyloid detection test could help researchers measure the impact of any treatments tried.
May 22, 2019
Jack Ma Is Selling Cancer Coverage for Pennies a Month in ChinaThe company hopes to reach 300 million customers with 50 workers.