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Almost Half of Americans Take Prescription Drugs: CDC
By Shelly HaganAmong adults ages 60 and older, the share using prescription drugs is 85%.
May 06, 2019
DOJ Backs Oscar in Antitrust Suit Against Florida BlueOscar says Florida Blue exclusivity rules keep competitors from selling coverage through Sunshine State brokers.
May 06, 2019
China's Public Drug Purchasing Coalition Attracts India's Top DrugmakerThe program could be similar to what Gavin Newsom is trying to set up in California.
May 06, 2019
7 Public Reactions to Virginia LTCI Rate IncreasesSome are sympathetic. Some are asking why regulators are going easy on healthy issuers.
May 06, 2019
Earnings: RGA, Pru, Lincoln, FBL, MetLife, Unum, Cigna, CVS, Humana, WellCare, MolinaMore insurers reported first quarter earnings. Some even admitted that they're insurers...
May 03, 2019
Health Agents Group Backs Nurse PractitionersHAFA could help tackle costs by expanding the supply of care, and win some advocacy friends.
May 03, 2019
Agents Optimistic About LTCI Sales: AALTCIA quarter of the agents in the sample sold 26 or more stand-alone or linked-benefit policies last year.
May 03, 2019
Medicare Advantage Enrollment Keeps Growing: Mark FarrahThe firm found that individual major medical enrollment dropped 6.7%.