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.
Ben Carson, gifted surgeon and political neophyte, announces presidential bid
By Phil MattinglyThe retired neurosurgeon wants health insurers to be turned into utilities with profit limits.
May 01, 2015
7 reasons National Underwriter’s new New York location blows my mindAn insurance trade news publication has moved into one of the temples of risk management.
May 01, 2015
Procurement firm: Group health not that badIBISWorld says access to self-funding helps keep insurers on their toes.
May 01, 2015
Procurement firm: Group health not that badIBISWorld says access to self-funding helps keep insurers on their toes.
May 01, 2015
Are some insurers skirting PPACA’s birth control rules?In an analysis of 100 insurance plans in 15 states, the National Women's Law Center said insurers are charging patients for basic birth control measures.
May 01, 2015
How digital can deliver perpetuation planning and growthOnly 40 percent of the agencies in the insurance industry have a written succession plan, according to a report.
May 01, 2015
Voluntary benefits players enter PPACA World car washFor sellers of supplemental products, the water may be fine.
May 01, 2015
S&P sees PPACA risk corridors program funding gapInsurers with receivables may get only 10 percent of the cash they were hoping to collect.