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.
Health care services sector shows more bankruptcy pain
By Allison BellAnalysts see a spike in Chapter 11 filings as a result of spending limits on acute health care and long-term care services.
August 18, 2016
Aetna's exchange pullback is a warning for ObamacareA news service that's supported the law says the ACA marketplaces need to be more attractive to insurers.
August 18, 2016
Most Americans concerned about health care expenses in retirementAlzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, is one of the most devastating health concerns facing retirees.
August 17, 2016
Zika may be spreading locally outside Miami hot zoneOfficials today reported two new local cases from outside the Wynwood neighborhood.
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.