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Aetna's exchange pullback is a warning for Obamacare
By The Bloomberg EditorsA news service that's supported the law says the ACA marketplaces need to be more attractive to insurers.
August 17, 2016
Sanders says Aetna move shows need for Medicare for allThe Vermont Democrat plans to reintroduce a single-payer health bill in the next Congress.
August 17, 2016
Disability update: Guardian, Allsup, ClaimVantageGuardian's three new packages include hospice and serious illness provisions.
August 17, 2016
HC2, Aegon let investors peek into long-term care insurance unitsThe parent of Continental Insurance says it wants to acquire more run-off LTCI businesses.
August 17, 2016
Ex-Perella, JPMorgan Banker Convicted of Tipping Dad on Health MergersVerdict in Sean Stewart case signals prosecutors can successfully prosecute family members in insider trading cases.
August 17, 2016
Aetna threatened to quit ACA if deal blocked, letter showsThe insurer now says worsening results led to the exchange program pullback.
August 17, 2016
Aetna threatened to quit ACA if deal blocked, letter showsThe insurer now says worsening results led to the exchange program pullback.
August 17, 2016
Insurer exits from ACA turn few choices into noneWhen some carriers leave exchanges, the remaining issuers have to rethink their own offerings.