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Study: Millennials often underestimate health care costs
By The LifeHealthPro EditorsMillennials are more likely than others to underestimate medical, household and out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
June 29, 2016
18 ways to lose a saleHere are 18 behaviors that will turn off customers and prospects.
June 28, 2016
11th circuit judges: Allstate can recover $663K paid for false claimsA federal appeals court has cleared the way for an insurance company to take back more than $663,000 it paid on what turned out to be false medical bills.
June 28, 2016
Anthem says Cigna deal 'compelling,' no talks to end the mergerAnthem Inc. said its not in discussions with Cigna Corp. to end their $48 billion tie-up, as speculation about the health-insurance deals fate mounts.
June 28, 2016
Zika funds fail in Senate as Democrats decry ‘poison pills’Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked Republicans plan to partially fund President Barack Obamas request for funding to tackle the Zika virus.
June 28, 2016
Diabetes breakthrough nears with Medtronic’s artificial pancreasDiabetics are on the cusp of a breakthrough that could ease the endless task of manually testing and adjusting their blood sugar levels.
June 28, 2016
Republicans' health-care 'plan' is less care, no planPaul Ryan's health-care plan lacks details to tell whether it's a realistic plan.
June 28, 2016
Everybody dies. It’s time to have the talkGetting comfortable with talking about uncomfortable topics may be key to successful estate planning.