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.
Most Don't Favor Government Health Care: Survey
By staff WriterA recent industry survey finds that 56% of respondents who have health insurance are against a government-run health care plan or are not sure how they feel about such a plan.
June 22, 2009
(Grim) reaping the benefits of life settlements?An article hit the wires today - aimed at the insurance industry - that carried the combustible fragrance of a Molotov cocktail. Originally appearing in "The Big Money" section of Slate and penned by Benjamin Popper, a
June 22, 2009
Blocks To Generics LingerMost regular prescription drug users are using generics, but many other consumers continue to be unfamiliar with or leery of generics.
June 22, 2009
Poll shows support for government-run health careMost Americans say they are willing to accept higher taxes in order to provide all citizens with coverage and believe the government would do a better job of holding down costs than the private sector.
June 22, 2009
Romer Skips Health DetailsChristina Romer, chairman of President Obama's Council of Economic Advisors, made an economic case for health finance reform at a recent House Budget Committee hearing.
June 21, 2009
Aetna Wins Mo. ContractMissouri Care will be providing health coverage for Medicaid plan enrollees in more Show Me State communities.
June 19, 2009
Web Exclusive: Disability COULD Happen To ThemRosemarie Rossetti returns with an article about how to sell disability income insurance with conviction.