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Millennials, Their Digital Data, and You
By Ashish JhaUsing social media in insurance underwriting might be hard. Or, it could just take some negotiating.
May 02, 2019
Changing U.S. Health Finance Involves, Um, Words: CBOBudget analysts have tried to use an eagerly awaited new report to promote health policy literacy.
May 01, 2019
Cutting Provider Pay 40% for Medicare for All Might Be Hard: Hearing WitnessesHolding provider pay steady could cost about $6.2 trillion over 10 years.
May 01, 2019
HealthEquity Makes $2 Billion Offer for WageWorksThe unsolicited deal could combine two large benefit account administrators.
May 01, 2019
2020 Medicare Premium Hike Could Wipe Out Social Security COLA for Many RetireesThe Senior Citizens League is forecasting a 6.5% jump in the 2020 Medicare Part B premium.
May 01, 2019
CNO Wants More Agents With Securities LicensesBhojwani is also hoping for better times for rural households.
May 01, 2019
Genworth Reports Higher EarningsThe long-term care insurance unit posted a net profit.
April 30, 2019
We Can Still Save Postal Retiree Health Benefits: Union LeaderFredric Rolando notes that the Postal Service has $85 billion in real estate assets.