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John Hancock’s best and worst cities for LTC costs
By Allison BellThe company's new tables show what consumers might pay for five different types of care.
September 24, 2016
6 presidential ailments that could have changed historyWith candidate health in the spotlight during the run-up to the 2016 election, we found six ailments former presidents suffered that could have changed the course of history.
September 23, 2016
Agents fear state-federal cybersecurity rule conflictsGroups want the NAIC to shield producers who comply with HIPAA standards from new state rules.
September 23, 2016
WellCare executive says telemarketing rules may hurt careMichelle Turano says the Telephone Consumer Protection Act hits wellness programs hard.
September 23, 2016
WellCare executive says telemarketing rules may hurt careMichelle Turano says the Telephone Consumer Protection Act hits wellness programs hard.
September 23, 2016
Replacing the drug research contestDoes pharmaceutical development have to be a winner-take-all venture?
September 23, 2016
Replacing the drug research contestDoes pharmaceutical development have to be a winner-take-all venture?
September 23, 2016
Failing ACA nonprofit CO-OPs add to ‘death spiral’ fearsThe remaining plans may have to absorb some high utilizers of health care.