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.
Healthcare reform's dilemma
By Staff WriterHealthcare reform isn't gaining many new followers, new Gallup poll results indicate.
January 07, 2010
Wellness Firm Tests Incentives On Its Own EmployeesAmerican Specialty Health Inc. is trying a new approach to helping its workers improve their health.
January 07, 2010
House: Keep The Health Bill Antitrust Repeal ProvisionHouse Democrats are insisting that the final version of the health bill include a provision taking the McCarran Ferguson Act antitrust exemption away from health and medical liability insurers.
January 07, 2010
Humana Introduces Short-Term Medical Products In More StatesHumana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) is expanding the market area for a new product that can help individuals and families bridge coverage gaps.
January 07, 2010
HELP Aide: CLASS Could Create LTC Supplement MarketThe proposed Community Living Assistance Services and Support Act, part of the House and Senate versions of the health bill, could create opportunities for private insurers to sell products that would wrap around government plan benefits.
January 07, 2010
Aflac: Come Be Our SeedlingAflac Inc. (NYSE:AFL) is using an interactive "growing tree" to persuade prospective insurance agents to consider selling the company's products.
January 07, 2010
Gee, Seniors, Tell Us How You REALLY Feel...Thanks to the AARP and other senior interest groups, elder Americans are some of the most powerful people in the country.