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3 Ways to Improve Specialty Drug Benefits: AIDS Group Rep
By Allison BellCarl Schmid gave state lawmakers ideas about how to help patients who do need high-cost medications.
July 19, 2019
Federal Judge Backs Trump Administration on Short-Term HealthShort-term health may compete hard with ACA-compliant coverage, but so does Medicaid, the judge writes
July 19, 2019
We Might Behave Better for $306 Per Month: Life ProspectsSurvey participants said they'd be more likely to lose weight than to fast before an insurance exam.
July 19, 2019
UnitedHealth's Insurer Expands Navigator TeamThe company says commercial enrollment rose 2.2%.
July 17, 2019
House Approves Cadillac Plan Tax Repeal BillThe bill would let Congress repeal the tax without regard to the effects on the federal budget deficit.
July 17, 2019
HSA Plans Can Offer No-Deductible Blood Pressure Monitors: IRSThe IRS will also let HDHPs put other chronic care products and services in the preventive care package.
July 17, 2019
Integrity Marketing Acquires Another Senior Products DistributorThe acquired company has been producing about $500 million in new annualized premiums per year.
July 17, 2019
Anthem's Battle With Doctors Shows Risks for Surprise-Billing FixMedical groups are objecting to the effects of California's new balancing billing rules.