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5 counties with Medicare Advantage super gorillas
By Allison BellIn some areas, the program already has an almost-single-payer system.
August 28, 2015
Amgen cholesterol drug wins U.S. approval for some patientsThe drug will cost $14,000 a year.
August 27, 2015
Union wins closely watched labor case over who’s the bossSome users of franchise agreements or staffing contracts may be classified as joint employers.
August 27, 2015
CMS sees possible insurer PPACA data integrity problemsSome insurers will have to get actuaries to approve explanations of apparent discrepancies.
August 27, 2015
10 ways to avoid the LTCI decline plagueMake sure the applications you do submit can really lead to clients getting covered.
August 27, 2015
10 ways to avoid the LTCI decline plagueMake sure the applications you do submit can really lead to clients getting covered.
August 27, 2015
Planned Parenthood restrictions could be kept off funding billSavings from killing the PPACA individual mandate might go toward community health center funding.
August 27, 2015
Nevada CO-OP to shut downThe nonprofit, member-owned insurer says it intends to pay broker commissions for 2015.