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12 Most Expensive States for Prescription Drugs
By Michael S. FischerThe price of some drugs varies widely between states, MedicareGuide found.
September 28, 2021
Lisa Pino to Lead HIPAA Privacy AgencyThe HHS Office for Civil Right oversees the HIPAA privacy, security and breach notification rules.
September 27, 2021
Integrity Marketing Acquires Medicare Firm: DealsSimplicity Group has scooped up Sawtooth Solutions.
September 24, 2021
Two Big Health Insurance Distributors Announce CEO ChangesPeter Lee is leaving Covered California. Fran Soistman is succeeding Scott Flanders at eHealth.
September 24, 2021
Agency Unveils Individual Health Producer Comp Disclosure ProgramAgents and brokers may have to start giving customers commission schedules Dec. 27.
September 20, 2021
Adult Obesity Rate Bulges Over 35% in 16 StatesTwelve of the most obese states are in the South, and four are in the Midwest.
September 17, 2021
HSA Contributions, Distributions Declined in 2020: EBRIFew HSAs are invested in assets other than cash, but the research group expects that to change as accounts grow over time.
September 17, 2021
COBRA Users Face End to Temporary Premium Payment HelpThe federal American Rescue Plan Act subsidy program is set to end Sept. 30.