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.
Editor's Blog: V is for Video
By staff WriterAs the life and health world tries to make the most out of social media, use of online video is an opportunity waiting to be taken.
July 15, 2011
A Look to the Future: Why Exchanges Need AgentsBetween now and Jan. 1, 2014, we can expect to see legislation establishing state-specific health insurance exchanges passed and signed by governors across the country.
July 15, 2011
Personnel Changes: Aetna, ACLI, Great West, DTCCAetna Inc. has named Dr. Melissa Welch head of regional care management.
July 14, 2011
N.Y. Same-Sex Marriage Law May Lead to ConflictsNew York state employers should review benefit plans carefully now that the state has adopted a law that lets same-sex couples wed.
July 14, 2011
Illinois Providers Fight Balance Billing LawHospital-based physicians and pathology groups in Illinois are trying to overturn a new state law that prohibits some providers from "balance billing" patients.
July 14, 2011
Analysts: Managed Care Small Slice of M&A PieManaged care deals accounted for just 2% of the dollar value of health care mergers and acquisitions in the second quarter, according to Irving Levin Associates Inc.
July 14, 2011
Insurance Product Training: July 11th-July 18thDo you need insurance product training?
July 14, 2011
Analysts: Managed Care Small Slice of M&A PieManaged care deals accounted for just 2% of the dollar value of health care mergers and acquisitions in the second quarter, according to Irving Levin Associates Inc.