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.
Keystone State Eyes Blues
By staff WriterThe Pennsylvania Insurance Department says it will examine 4 large health carriers to determine whether they have engaged in anticompetitive or unfair trade practices.
July 19, 2009
The Public Option Is A LoserWhen a nation is mature, a solution to a complex issue of national importance that has escaped resolution for decades inevitably involves creating winners and losers.
July 19, 2009
Industry Ramps Up Opposition To LTC Program In Senate Health BillThe long term care insurance industry is gearing up to oppose a provision in a Senate health care reform bill that would create a new LTC services entitlement program.
July 19, 2009
Industry Scores Some Breakthroughs In Health Care Reform LegislationThe health insurance industry won significant breakthroughs last week as Congress stepped up its work on health care reform legislation.
July 17, 2009
Aetna Tool Aids Benefit ChoicesAetna Inc. is offering a Web-based decision-making tool to make it easy for employees to choose key benefits.
July 17, 2009
N.H. Gets New Small Group PlanAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield will start selling a New Hampshire HealthFirst health insurance plan to small groups in the Granite State Oct. 1.
July 17, 2009
Witness: Bundle Health PayDoctors and hospitals share responsibility with insurers for the price and access problems in the health care and health coverage markets.
July 17, 2009
Report Urges Adding LTC To Health ReformNearly 80% of Americans would be more likely to back health care reform if it includes improved coverage for long term care services.