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.
Insurance Brokers’ Roles Evolving, Expanding: DirectPath
By Marlene Y. Satter, BenefitsProEmployers are looking to their health insurance brokers to keep costs under control as the health care landscape is in turmoil.
August 02, 2017
Trump Efforts to Kill ACA Elicit Court Actions, InvestigationsThree separate actions challenge the administrations efforts around health care reform.
August 02, 2017
5 States Where Heavy Drinking Is CommonHeavy drinking is almost three times as common in the most bibulous states.
August 01, 2017
Managing Medicare: Tips and Tricks to Minimize CostsPostretirement health care costs can be huge, but there are steps that can be taken to reduce the cost of Medicare coverage.
August 01, 2017
J.D. Power: Medicaid Customers More Satisfied Than Those With Commercial PlansThe market research firm ranked Medicaid health plans based on provider choice, cost and other factors.
August 01, 2017
Data Leak at Anthem Contractor Hits 18,000 Medicare MembersCompromised information includes names and Social Security numbers.
August 01, 2017
5 Worst States for DiabetesAbout 12.6% of all U.S. adults ages 20 and older have this potentially deadly condition.
August 01, 2017
Securian Probes Health Gap Insurance MarketCoverage needs may be different for $5,000 bills than for $500 bills.