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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.
Insurers Join Hospitals, Doctors Opposing Graham-Cassidy ACA Bill
By Zachary TracerAHIP and the Blues say the bill would leave the health insurer tax in place.
September 20, 2017
Employer Interest in Private Exchange Programs Drops: KaiserKaiser analysts say group rates rose about 3%.
September 20, 2017
Insurers Might Support 'Medicare Advantage for All'America's Health Insurance Plans promotes public-private partnerships in a new statement.
September 20, 2017
Republican ACA Bill Backers Race to Please John McCainThe Senate Finance Committee is trying to boost Graham-Cassidy by organizing a hearing.
September 19, 2017
Micro Credit Life Rises in Emerging Markets: Swiss ReMicro term life is also popular in those markets, but making a profit is difficult, analysts say.
September 19, 2017
Want a Better Health Care System? Check Out JapanThe author argues that their system is similar to Medicare but much cheaper than ours.
September 19, 2017
McConnell Won't Promise ACA Bill Vote as Foes MobilizeMcCain says he would prefer to vote for a bipartisan bill. Collins has concerns.
September 19, 2017
Key Republican Says No Deal on Bipartisan ACA Fix BillLamar Alexander says he has not been able to round up enough votes to pass a bill.