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COVID-19 Death Rate Surges Higher
By Allison Bell"This current fall to winter surge continues to spread to every corner of the U.S.," officials say.
December 07, 2020
Medicare Plan Players May Have Gotten Consumers' AttentionGoogle search activity for "Medicare Advantage" seems to be about 13% higher than it was a year ago.
December 07, 2020
5 Top House Districts for COVID-19 VulnerabilityIn these districts, many people are over age 65.
December 07, 2020
3 Ways to Tackle the Limits of Health PlansHere's what you can do to help clients be better stewards of health care in 2021 while still keeping costs in check.
December 07, 2020
American Workers Deserve Access to the Advance Premium Tax CreditThe author says Congress needs to act soon to protect displaced workers from gigantic, unexpected tax bills.
December 04, 2020
CMS May Let Private Groups Run Part of Traditional MedicareCMS plans to start a test of the "Geographic Direct Contracting Model" in at least four markets in 2022.
December 04, 2020
Illinois Insurance Director to Leave Post: Personnel MovesPrincipal, Anthem, Oscar, FamilyWealth and GoHealth also have personnel moves announcements.