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.
Disability Insurance Improves Financial Wellness
By Greg PoulakosDisability Insurance Awareness Month is ending. The need for awareness lasts all year round.
May 29, 2018
Adding Value Is a Big Advisor ChallengeFee-based models mean clients may want more services, including insurance or connections.
May 28, 2018
'Right-to-Try' Drug Law Offers No Miracle CureDesperate patients may pay dearly for drugs that are unlikely to help much.
May 27, 2018
A Health Plan Veteran Is Tired of Provider NetworksRay West would rather open up to providers willing to take his price, then audit the bills.
May 25, 2018
Let's Help Enlist Veterans in Financial Services CareersThey stood up for us. Now it's time to stand up for them.
May 24, 2018
Some Congo Communities Are Resisting Ebola Control EffortsThree of the new suspected cases are in a river port city with 1.2 million inhabitants.
May 24, 2018
Pfizer Used Charity to Mask Heart Drug Price Hikes, U.S. SaysMedicare officials want to see patients share some of the pain when costs increase.
May 24, 2018
Americans Under 65 Average $2,582 in Federal Health Subsidies Per Year: CBO DataPeople with employment-based coverage get tax breaks with a value of $1,721 per year.