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CMS hates some agents and other draft 2017 PPACA parameters
By Allison BellA batch of draft regulations may also create a new family of standardized options plans.
November 20, 2015
View: No, UnitedHealth doesn't spell the end of ObamacareBloomberg's bloggers give a sunny interpretation of the insurance news of the day.
November 20, 2015
PPACA’s future may rest on patience of Aetna, AnthemAetna says its individual business has been stable.
November 20, 2015
Hospitals feel pain as UnitedHealth eyes PPACA exit doorIn some markets, resistance to Medicaid expansion has pushed up the uninsured rate.
November 19, 2015
Willis increases Towers offer to $8.9 billion to win supportA one-time dividend would increase to $10 per share, from $4.87.
November 19, 2015
UnitedHealth to avoid 2016 public exchange plan salesThe company expects to lose at least $550 million on individual coverage in 2015 and 2016.
November 19, 2015
UnitedHealth to avoid 2016 public exchange plan salesThe company expects to lose at least $550 million on individual coverage in 2015 and 2016.
November 19, 2015
HealthCare.gov sign-ups top 1 million after second weekAbout two-thirds of the activity has come from renewals of existing exchange plan coverage.