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.
12 States With the Best Fiscal Health
By Ginger SzalaThe Mercatus Center looked at states' ability to withstand a number of short- and long-term fiscal challenges.
October 11, 2018
Walgreens to Add 600 Medical Test Locations in Its StoresLaboratory Corp. of America will help bring independent testing services closer to where patients live.
October 11, 2018
Is DOL Rule on Health Plans Bad? Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to ThumbWe asked Bloink and Byrnes, who hold opposing political viewpoints, to share their opinions on the proposed rule, which is expected to be finalized in the coming months.
October 11, 2018
Social Security COLA for 2019: 2.8%This is the largest COLA since 2012 and almost one-third higher than this year's.
October 11, 2018
Trump Signs Two Drug Cost Information BillsFederal law will soon ban drug cost 'gag clauses' in commercial and Medicare drug plans.
October 11, 2018
CVS-Aetna Deal Wins Approval Only to Face Debt CliffFor investors, one big question is whether CVS can actually afford Aetna.
October 10, 2018
Justice Department Blesses CVS-Aetna DealThe companies are still seeking approvals from state insurance regulators.
October 10, 2018
Nursing Homes Are Pushing Dying Americans Into RehabA new study suggests that end-of-life rehab may increase insurance revenue.