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Anthem's Many Challenges Overshadow Its Tax-Cut Boost
By Max NisenThe insurer faces self-insurance, and now (take deep breaths) AmBerMorg
February 01, 2018
CMS Tries to Flush ‘Sick Creep’ Out of Medicare Advantage RatesMedicare program managers think plans are making enrollees look riskier than they really are.
February 01, 2018
Billions at Risk for U.S. Health Centers as Congress BickersThe 1,400 U.S. community health centers serve about 25 million people per year.
February 01, 2018
Some Jobs Are Best Left to Mutuals and NonprofitsThe columnist wonders if the health insurance sector has taken the wrong path.
February 01, 2018
Why We're Still Unprepared for Flu and Other CrisesThe author says the United States could do more to control one of the major life, health and disability wildcards.
February 01, 2018
Amazon v. Kaiser Permanente Health Benefits SmackdownThe companies' Form 5500 filings suggest that Amazon might be a lot like its main carrier.
January 31, 2018
What to Say Now About LTCI Rate Increases: LTCI InsiderA longtime LTCI specialist returns with a column about those premium changes.
January 31, 2018
3 Ways Anthem Seems... DifferentExecutives at one giant health insurer seem to like the idea of selling commercial health coverage.