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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.
Medicare Advantage Attracts a 63-Senator Coalition
By Allison BellBernie Sanders and Mitch McConnell are missing. Joe Manchin and Susan Collins are both there.
February 18, 2022
Boston-Area Plan Starts Covering 50-Cancer Detection TestOne question is what effect the Galleri test might have on life underwriting.
February 18, 2022
Integrity Marketing Acquires Medicare Plan DistributorIntegrity has also acquired a life distributor, and TriNet and Geneve have closed on previously announced deals.
February 18, 2022
6 Quick Stats on How Retirees Use Medicare AdvantageMedicareGuide asked participants why these plans are popular — and why some enrollees switched to Original Medicare.
February 17, 2022
6 Best Countries for Expat Retiree Health Care: 2022International Living rated countries for medical costs, efficiency, accessibility, foreign residents' experiences and standard of care.
February 16, 2022
Specialty Drugs and Patients With Rare DiseasesA specialty pharmacist makes the case for extra support for clients who need expensive drugs.
February 16, 2022
Coupons Lead to Big Increases in Drug Spending: ResearchersLeemore Dafny and colleagues say coupons drive up prices directly and weaken insurers' negotiating power.