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.
Appeals Court Rejects N.J. PPACA Suit
By Allison BellA federal appeals court says a doctor in New Jersey and an anonymous New Jersey patient have no standing to sue to overturn the minimum essential coverage provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.
August 04, 2011
UnitedHealth Arm to Acquire ConnextionsOptumHealth has agreed to acquire another health care technology and business services company.
August 04, 2011
Aetna Still HungryAetna Inc. announced several acquisitions during the second quarter, and it's continuing to shop.
August 04, 2011
Ashmore, Cutter receive NAHU's highest awardThe National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) recently presented Beth Ashmore (pictured) and the late Carol Cutter with the Harold R. Gordon Award, one of the highest honors in the health insurance industry. Click on the headline for the full story.
August 04, 2011
Health Agents: Your Recipe for SuccessI learned long ago that in order to be successful in something you must have three main ingredients: purpose, pain and love.
August 04, 2011
Critical Illness Insurance: A Win-Win SolutionFor some clients, preparing for the future seems only natural.
August 04, 2011
Health Agents: Your Recipe for SuccessI learned long ago that in order to be successful in something you must have three main ingredients: purpose, pain and love.
August 04, 2011
Connecticut Department Sets Up Mental Health Provider Co-Pay ProcedureConnecticut health insurers may be able to set the co-payment level for mental health providers at the same level used for medical health specialists.