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3 things Aflac is saying about PPACA strategy
By Allison BellThe company is hoping that running its own private-exchange program will help boost take-up rates.
December 07, 2015
Anthem, Cigna mergers take another step forwardThe drumbeat of industry consolidation got louder this week as shareholders for health insurers Anthem and Cigna approved a merger.
December 07, 2015
Anthem, Cigna mergers take another step forwardThe drumbeat of industry consolidation got louder this week as shareholders for health insurers Anthem and Cigna approved a merger.
December 07, 2015
Puerto Rico talks risk rises with Supreme Court hearing appealMajor creditors say they have already approved a debt restructuring plan.
December 07, 2015
Puerto Rico says sick will head north without health care fixAbout 70 percent of the residents have Medicaid, Medicare or Medicare Advantage coverage.
December 07, 2015
Puerto Rico says sick will head north without health care fixAbout 70 percent of the residents have Medicaid, Medicare or Medicare Advantage coverage.
December 07, 2015
Insiders: Hospital discharge planning is still a messCommenters call for better information sources, and curbs on greedy hospitals.
December 07, 2015
Insiders: Hospital discharge planning is still a messCommenters call for better information sources, and curbs on greedy hospitals.