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.
Employer Group: Why Bother With The Public Option?
By Allison BellThe American Benefits Council says the country ought to focus on setting up a new health insurance distribution exchange system without taking on the added challenge of creating a government-run health plan.
December 01, 2009
CBO Estimates Financial Impact of Healthcare Reform BillAs debate began in the Senate on healthcare reform following the Thanksgiving recess, the Congressional Budget Office released on November 30
December 01, 2009
It's all Poll-iticalPollsters often use a technique known as "push polling" where the question is designed to elicit a particular response. Most of us understand this technique exists and discount polls accordingly.
December 01, 2009
Senate Health Care Debate ContinuesTempers continued to flare on the Senate floor Tuesday as floor debate on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act bill, H.R. 3590, continued for a second day.
November 30, 2009
NCOIL Proposal Would Limit Dental Fee SchedulesA Rhode Island state lawmaker wants to restrict the amount of negotiating power that insurers have over the dentists in their provider networks.
November 30, 2009
Medicare alert: Kansas commissioner issues warningThe Kansas state insurance commissioner is warning against Medicare fraud in the open-enrollment period for Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans.
November 30, 2009
Republicans Push To Delay Health Bill DebateDemocrats in the Senate say the time to reform the U.S. health care system is now; Republicans are saying a few weeks from now might work better.