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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.
AI, Health Care and Cost Containment
By Rena BielinskiA waste fighter looks at how new systems can help payers control costs even before they pay bills.
September 02, 2021
AmeriLife and Prosperity Life Create a Medigap ProgramThe effort unites a private equity-backed distributor with a private equity-backed insurer.
September 01, 2021
Independence Holding May Go PrivateGeneve Holdings, the company offering to help IHC go private, already owns more than 60% of its shares.
August 31, 2021
Social Security Fund on Track to Go Bust by 2033: Trustees ReportThe trustees' 2021 projection is a year earlier than last year's estimate.
August 31, 2021
Comparing Coverage: A Medicare Customer Q&AFor some people turning 65 this year, Medicare may have a tough competitor.
August 31, 2021
Wall Street Vaccination Policies: What 9 Firms Are RequiringUpdated CDC guidance and rising infection rates due to the delta variant have prompted more firms to institute mandates.
August 31, 2021
State Regulators to Target Marketers of ACA Coverage AlternativesThe working group could develop a model regulation that would affect lead-generation programs.
August 31, 2021
Florida Blue's Parent to Acquire Triple-SThe deal should help Guidewell serve the rapidly growing Puerto Rican and Hispanic communities in Florida.