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.
We Need Congress's Wonks and the White House's
By Megan McArdleA critic of the Affordable Care Act comes to the defense of the Congressional Budget Office.
June 01, 2017
California Senate OKs Single-Payer Health Care BillCalifornia health plans say the program would cost about $400 billion per year.
June 01, 2017
Startup Chief Says One Popular Sales Idea Is Totally WrongSanchita Sur says pursuing too many weak leads will just wear you out.
June 01, 2017
Outcome Health Raises $500 Million, Valuing It at $5 BillionThe company uses tablets and other means to give patients information about their care.
June 01, 2017
Feds Soften Health Plan Cancellation Notice RulesIn some states, issuers may be able to provide 2018 withdrawal notices as late as Halloween.
June 01, 2017
Dirty, Dingy Hospitals: Doctors Blame Debt-Fueled TakeoversSome say a hospital company's debt burden is leading to high charges and weak maintenance.
May 31, 2017
Benefit Plan Sponsors Need TPAsA veteran TPA says professional guides can help clients cope with internal, and external, change.
May 31, 2017
Aetna’s Headquarters May Leave ConnecticutHartford's mayor says the company seems to have decided to move a long time ago.