Health Insurance
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.
Can transparency change the U.S. healthcare system? (Part 1)
By David A. SaltzmanPerhaps more than any other topic, transparency has the potential to transform every aspect of health insurance.
May 12, 2015
The world of wearables: gold mine or gamble for insurers?The time to ask this question is not next month or next year, but now.
May 12, 2015
On the Third Hand: Not heavenColorado brokers point out that their exchange has its faults.
May 12, 2015
Medicare and skilled nursing care billsA 2013 court ruling has changed the reimbursement criteria.
May 12, 2015
The 9 biggest announcements from life and health insurers this weekCheck out the new apps have made it into the insurance and benefits industry to make agents' lives easier and key industry hirings.
May 12, 2015
Rand Paul: Advocates for the disabled should help brainstorm ways to cut Social Security spendingHuckabee says the country should take a sensitive approach to SSDI reform
May 12, 2015
A woman’s job in Japan: Care for kids and parents, work lateFew in the country dare to use caregiver support programs.
May 12, 2015
Groups want kids on the health plan carton labelSome say the SBC notice contains too little information about pediatric care benefits.