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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.
Researchers: Some Post-PPACA Deductibles Could Be High
By Allison BellConsumers who buy the minimum required level of health coverage in an Affordable Care Act health care environment could be responsible for handling thousands of dollars of medical costs out of pocket.
April 27, 2011
Words Per MinuteThere was a collective sigh across the Internet the other day when news circulated that Godrej and Boyce, the world's last typewriter manufacturer, had closed its ...
April 26, 2011
ACOs: Will They Block Innovation?The head of a medical technology group is asking whether the new accountable care organizations will chill medical innovation by promoting a "cheapest is best" approach to health care.
April 26, 2011
Eastbridge: Recession Cools Worksite MarketU.S. sales of voluntary group insurance products and individual products sold at the worksite fell 2.9% in 2010, to $5.2 billion, according to Eastbridge Consulting Group Inc.
April 26, 2011
Edward Bonach to Lead MIBEdward Bonach is set to succeed Susan Waring as chairman of MIB Group Inc. in May.
April 26, 2011
Pan-American Life Opens Miami Private Client OfficePan-American Life Insurance Group is expanding efforts to sell life and health insurance to wealthy people who live outside the United States.
April 26, 2011
Majority of seniors fear impact of social program changesA LIMRA study shows that the majority of retirees are concerned about retirement plans falling through due to tax raises and changes to Medicare and Social Security.
April 26, 2011
Deloitte: Lawmakers Seeking CLASS DetailsRepublicans in the House and Senate are trying to get more information about the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, a consulting firm says.