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.
HealthCare.gov Adds 1.1 Million Plan Choosers
By Allison BellA change in the reporting schedule makes year-over-year comparisons difficult.
December 06, 2017
3 Reasons to Consider TelemedicineHere's a product that should continue sizzle in spite of whatever happens in Washington.
December 05, 2017
Blues Pick Head of ACA-Backing Carrier to Lead BoardPaul Markovich, a Rhodes Scholar, is the chief executive officer of Blue Shield of California.
December 05, 2017
Forget Amazon. Health Companies Really Want to Be UnitedHealthAmazon.com is very nice but UnitedHealth Group has Optum.
December 05, 2017
Flailing Multiemployer Pension Plans Need ‘Tens of Billions’ in CashProposed legislation to bail out MEPs headed for insolvency would require massive infusions of taxpayer dollars, according to the PBGC chief.
December 04, 2017
Aetna CEO Bertolini Could Get $88 Million Parachute in CVS DealAbout $72 million in awards could vest immediately if he were let go within two years after the completion of the deal.
December 04, 2017
The Success of the CVS-Aetna Deal Depends on AmbitionThe author likes the idea of putting more patient care in CVS stores.
December 04, 2017
CVS-Aetna Deal Could Start a Health Takeover RunNow that one couple is on the dance floor, others could join in.