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.
Federal Court Dismisses UnitedHealth Suit Over N.Y. Risk-Adjustment Process
By Dan M. ClarkUnitedHealth units object to how New York state has tried to compensate for the federal program's effects.
August 17, 2018
Some of the Left's Ideas Start to Go MainstreamOne idea with cross-the-aisle appeal may be universal basic health coverage.
August 17, 2018
Retailer to Pay $800 Million for Elder Smartphone ProviderSo, your client's plan includes CVS and a great hospital. How about... Best Buy?
August 17, 2018
EpiPen Shortage Could Give New Generic Rival a BoostMylan raised the list price of the brand-name version from $57, in 2007, to $600 for a two-pack.
August 16, 2018
Voluntary Accident Insurance Can 'Balance the Stool'Here's the case for why workers should add a third leg to their personal protection arrangements.
August 15, 2018
Alphabet to Help Oscar Move Into Medicare Advantage MarketThe startup hopes to offer its first Medicare Advantage plans in 2020.
August 15, 2018
Mutual of Omaha Adds Medicare Drug Plans and an LTC RiderThe company already offers a chronic care rider, but it says it wants to let consumers choose which kind to use.
August 14, 2018
Icahn Drops Fight to Block Cigna's Express Scripts DealTwo big shareholder advisory firms say they like the transaction.