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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.
Older boomers more likely to binge drink
By Danielle AndrusA recent survey found older boomers are drinking more than they should be. According to The National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 22 percent...
August 18, 2009
HMOs Lose ShareHigh-deductible health insurance plans, including high-deductible plans that come with health savings accounts or health reimbursement arrangements, are coming on strong in the commercial group plan market.
August 18, 2009
COBRA Enrollment DoublesThe new health benefits continuation subsidy has led to a sharp increase in the percentage of departing workers who take up continuation benefits.
August 17, 2009
Aetna Arm Backs ShowThe nonprofit arm of a health insurer is supporting an effort to teach children and their families about the importance of exercise and healthy eating.
August 17, 2009
Health With No WiresEHealth Inc. has started selling individual, family and short-term health insurance through a website section aimed at mobile device users.
August 17, 2009
Wishing For WaterlooWho knew that health care reform was so hot a potato, so radioactive a subject, so visceral an issue that it would be the impetus for congressmen being hanged in effigy
August 17, 2009
Part D Rates Edge HigherAverage monthly premiums will rise about $2 to $30 for standard Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage next year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says.
August 17, 2009
Firm: CBO OversimplifiedCongressional Budget Office analysts have overlooked the value of modern, well-targeted wellness and condition management programs, a prevention firm argues.