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Health insurers' net income falls as health reform debate continues
By Brian AndersonAs the health insurance reform debate has taken center stage in 2009, health insurers' net income has continued to decline and profit margins are at their lowest level in years.
December 22, 2009
Using Mobile Phone Technology in Your Individual Health Insurance PracticeEach year, some 321 million new computer shipments occur worldwide, compared with 1.16 billion new mobile phones.
December 22, 2009
Healy Out At NAIFAJohn Healy has resigned effective immediately as chief executive officer of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.
December 22, 2009
Final H.R. 3590 Vote Moved To 7 A.M. ThursdayMembers of the Senate today voted for a tight time limit on the final round of debate on the Senate health bill, and to approve a motion to hold the final vote on passage at 7 a.m. Thursday, rather than at 8 a.m.
December 21, 2009
IHC Combines UnitsIndependence Holding Company is putting several benefits administration and marketing businesses in a single company, IHC Health Solutions Inc.
December 21, 2009
Verisk Health Adds Actuarial ToolA company has introduced a system that can help users analyze commercial health plan claims risk.
December 21, 2009
Highline Data: Health Profits FalterU.S. health insurers faced a drop in underwriting gains and net income during the first 3 quarters of 2009.
December 21, 2009
CMS: 'Cadillac' Plan Tax Could Bend Spending CurveImposing a 40% excise tax on relatively high-cost, "Cadillac" health plans might be fairly effective at holding down health care spending, a government forecaster says.