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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.
McConnell Backs ACA Pre-Existing Condition Coverage Rules
By Anna Edney and Steven T. DennisThe Senate majority leader said he supports some of the core health law benefits rules.
June 13, 2018
Health Insurers Mount Major Defense of 'Coverage at Work'One goal is 'Cadillac plan tax' repeal. Another is protecting the current group health tax advantages.
June 12, 2018
U.S. Drug Rules Clear Way for Insurer Payments Based on OutcomesPlans might be able to pay manufacturers fees tied to how well drugs work.
June 12, 2018
Private-Equity Backed Air Ambulances Leave Behind $50,000 BillsJon Tester wants to roll back the special status of the air ambulance services providers.
June 12, 2018
Judge OKs AT&T-Time Warner's $85B MergerRead the court decision that's making Aetna and Cigna's share price go up here.
June 11, 2018
It's the Great Health Care Buyout ShuffleEnvision has been famous for surprising patients with big out-of-network care bills.
June 11, 2018
KKR Will Buy Envision Healthcare for $5.57 Billion Plus DebtSome thought UnitedHealth might buy the physician services company.
June 10, 2018
HHS Chief Calls for Shift to State-Based Health Coverage GrantsAlex Azar II said at a recent hearing that Congress is to blame for the lack of cost-sharing reduction subsidy payments.