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.
Diabetes breakthrough nears with Medtronic’s artificial pancreas
By Michelle Fay CortezDiabetics 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
7 states where more people get thyroid cancerIn some markets, something might be disrupting your clients' bodies.
June 28, 2016
When old people get olderRichard Rollo at Hammond Hanlon Camp looks at how the aging of the Medicare-eligible population will affect us all.
June 28, 2016
15 worst states for retirement: 2016'Worst' is in the eye of the beholder, but these states present some challenges to retirees.
June 28, 2016
Q&A: 6 links between physical and financial healthRecognizing the need to balance physical, emotional and financial health, employers are broadening existing benefits.
June 27, 2016
The legal mess where religion meets health careThe Obama administration has sided with a ruling by the state of California to require health insurers to cover abortion even for religious organizations that object to the coverage.
June 27, 2016
The legal mess where religion meets health careThe Obama administration has sided with a ruling by the state of California to require health insurers to cover abortion even for religious organizations that object to the coverage.
June 27, 2016
Out-of-pocket costs for hospital visits shot up 37%A new study adds to evidence that employers are using high-deductible plans to keep premium costs down.