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.
Patricelli: Baucus Health Bill Bad For FSAs
By Arthur D. PostalBenefit plan administrators say trying to raise tax revenue by imposing caps on flexible spending account contributions and health benefits deductibility could shut down the FSA program within 10 years.
October 19, 2009
Are Attending Physician Statement Summaries Poised For Take-Off?The attending physician's statement (APS) is a core underwriting asset.
October 19, 2009
Hail Mary PassFar be it from me to use football terminology, but it sure seemed like Americas Health Insurance Plans threw a Hail Mary pass when it ...
October 19, 2009
Hail Mary PassFar be it from me to use football terminology, but it sure seemed like America’s Health Insurance Plans threw a Hail Mary pass when it ...
October 18, 2009
Malpractice Insurers Prepare For Antitrust BattleMedical malpractice insurers are gearing up to keep Senate Democratic leaders from stripping away their McCarran-Ferguson Act antitrust exemption.
October 18, 2009
Dental And Vision Are Being Bundled MoreThe Great Recession may be increasing pressure on insurers and producers to sell vision plans together with dental plans.
October 18, 2009
The Importance Of StewardshipThe notion that we can remain neutral while others are engaged in practices that reflect poorly upon our business completely ignores the issue of stewardship.
October 18, 2009
Health Reform Bill Gets Senate Finance OK But Faces Many More HurdlesAfter passing a critical test last week, legislation reforming the U.S. health care delivery system is now dealing with its next hurdle, floor action in both the House and Senate.