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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.
Merck CEO says drug-price debate doesn’t account for R&D risks
By Cynthia KoonsKen Frazier says finding successful new treatments for cancer and other terrible diseases is expensive.
November 02, 2015
LTCI issuers post earningsSome executives say they see more interest in LTCI-related deals.
October 30, 2015
Early-onset dementia: 4 reasons FTD groups are desperate for your helpThe majority of people with these devastating conditions are under age 65.
October 30, 2015
Agent: HealthCare.gov cancellation service is lousyB. Ronnell Nolan can't get anyone to help her clear up clients' problems.
October 30, 2015
Agent: HealthCare.gov cancellation service is lousyB. Ronnell Nolan can't get anyone to help her clear up clients' problems.
October 30, 2015
Mercatus analysts: Indexing could blow up PPACACongress will face pressure to postpone painful, budget-protecting adjustments, Capretta and Antos say.
October 30, 2015
Genworth falls most in S&P 500 as CEO says much more work to doThe insurer slumped 10 percent to $4.69 at 10:59 a.m. in New York trading, extending the years decline to 45 percent.
October 30, 2015
PPACA premiums jump, but insurers still struggle for profitOne challenge is competition from the older, non-PPACA policies that are still in force.