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CMS increases 2017 Medicare Advantage rates less than expected
By Zachary TracerThe Medicare Advantage announcement comes as insurers are deciding what to do about the individual commercial market in 2017.
April 04, 2016
Mars Petcare acquires startup Whistle, gaining `Fitbit for dogs'The company could sell the devices through grocery chains as well as through pet stores.
April 04, 2016
LTC regulator panel may consider viaticals, hybridsBonnie Burns wants the NAIC LTC Innovation Subgroup to talk about care coordination.
April 04, 2016
Medigap event organizer expects 19% attendance increaseJesse Slome says his own group has been getting hundreds of calls from consumers.
April 04, 2016
NAIC sets up CO-OP solvency armThe new subgroup will also handle CO-OP receivership matters.
April 04, 2016
NAIC sets up CO-OP solvency armThe new subgroup will also handle CO-OP receivership matters.
April 01, 2016
EBRI: Workers less interested in health plan out-of-pocket costsWorkers also seem less interested in provider networks, and less keen on buying their own coverage.
April 01, 2016
EBRI: Workers less interested in health plan out-of-pocket costsWorkers also seem less interested in provider networks, and less keen on buying their own coverage.