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5 Reasons Genworth's Would-Be Buyer Could Still Close the Deal
By Allison BellChina wants to curb crazy dealmaking and get help with handling a rapidly aging population.
August 24, 2017
ACA's Last Bare Spot Is Filled as Ohio Finds InsurerAbout 23% of current ACA public exchange plan users live in counties with one 2018 exchange plan issuer.
August 24, 2017
ACA Waiver Proposals Are Hard to Score: CBO ChiefKeith Hall says one source of uncertainty is how insurers would react to the effects of waivers.
August 24, 2017
Financial Stress Could Cost Employers Up to $250B in Lost Wages AnnuallyEmployees spend 5 to 13 work hours per month worrying about personal finances, Mercer reports.
August 24, 2017
North Carolina Blue Files ACA Risk Corridors AppealThe carrier says a failure to pay program obligations would violate its due process rights.
August 24, 2017
4 Reasons to Look, Hard, at Vision CoverageNow that the eclipse is over, it's time to think about why workers need eye care benefits.
August 24, 2017
New York Hospital System Shuts ACA Unit After LossesNorthwell says the ACA risk-adjustment smothered its CareConnect unit.
August 23, 2017
Crowell & Moring Says Feds Owe N.Y. Health Insurer More Than $38.7MHealthNew says the government should follow through on its payment obligations.