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.
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By Keith LemerAcross the country, many in the healthcare marketplace -- from doctors and hospitals to employers and benefits consultants -- are trying to figure out where they fit into President Obama's brave new healthcare world.
September 09, 2011
PPACA: HHS Asks States to Help Think About Section 1331 PlansSome states could hire health insurers to offer a new type of health plan - the Section 1331 Basic Health Program plan -- to moderate-income individuals.
September 09, 2011
Long-term Care Solutions that Offer StabilityThere has been a lot of upheaval recently in the stand-alone long-term care (LTC) market.
September 09, 2011
Economist: Hospital, Payer Consolidation Hurting MarketDrops in the number of major hospitals and major health insurers seem to contributing to increases in the cost of health coverage, Martin Gaynor told lawmakers today.
September 09, 2011
For Every Life, a StoryThis is my 9/11 column. If you are like some of my friends and family - and are sick to death of hearing, reading, watching ...
September 08, 2011
Changes Rattle Northwestern CarrierSystem change problems and problems with implementing new federal laws are affecting service levels at Regence Group, the company says.
September 08, 2011
8th Circuit Rules on Disability Reinsurance CaseA 3-judge panel at the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has backed a district court in a case involving Employers Reinsurance Company and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company.
September 08, 2011
Coalition: PPACA Review Regs Could Allow Forum ShoppingAdvocacy groups say proposed federal external review regulations could let self-insured health plans choose friendly independent review organizations.