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.
'Short-Term Care Insurance' Faces a Name Fight
By Allison BellThe NAIC has been calling the product 'limited long-term care insurance.'
May 30, 2018
10 States Where Stroke May Hurt Your SalesIn a typical state, stroke may slow, or block, sales for about 2% of prospects ages 45 to 54.
May 29, 2018
Startups Colonize New York Subway, Pricing Out Plastic Surgery AdsThe list of big subway advertisers includes PolicyGenius and Oscar.
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.