Content about Health insurance

January 19, 2011
Repeal of health reform could end coverage for millions of Americans, White House warns

The drive by Republicans to overturn the landmark health-reform legislation enacted last year threatens the health of as many as 129 million Americans with pre-existing conditions, the Obama administration’s top health official warned Tuesday.

January 10, 2011
Aurora appoints Gail Hanson as SVP, CFO

Aurora Health Care has appointed a Wisconsin state official as its SVP and CFO.

December 20, 2010
PwC report discusses what's next for healthcare industry

The healthcare industry could see an “extreme makeover” next year, according to a new report by PwC.

November 17, 2010
Coalition urges Congress to repeal pending FSA change, calls policy 'unwarranted'

A coalition of six associations, including the Consumer Healthcare Products Association and the National Association...

October 27, 2010
NYT article: FSA changes shed light on old eligibility problems

A New York Times report published Tuesday illustrated exactly how far apart the rubber is...

October 21, 2010
AP poll finds Americans evenly divided on impact, benefits of health-reform law

Seven months after President Obama signed the massive health-reform bill into law, Americans remain deeply...

October 19, 2010
In study, insurer shows cost benefits of smarter health decisions by patients

Americans can lower their total medical costs significantly by taking simple steps to prevent or...

October 14, 2010
Seniors likely won't sway from benefit plan

A plan by health insurer Humana and Walmart to offer a cheap prescription drug plan...

September 21, 2010
SIGIS updates Eligible Products List

The Special Interest Group for IIAS Standards announced Wednesday that the group is making significant...

September 14, 2010
Employer healthcare costs expected to rise in 2011

Against a backdrop of continued economic uncertainty, employer healthcare costs for active employees are projected...

September 8, 2010
HHS launches CuidadoDeSalud.gov

The Department of Health and Human Services on Sept. 8 unveiled CuidadoDeSalud.gov, a website designed to...

September 8, 2010
PwC: Americans would use mobile devices to track, monitor health

Three-in-10 Americans recently surveyed by PricewaterhouseCoopers' Health Research Institute said they would use their cell...

September 1, 2010
Cost of health care on the rise

Workers on average are paying nearly $4,000 this year toward the cost of family health...

August 25, 2010
Medicare coverage of evidence-based tobacco-cessation counseling expanded

The Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday expanded Medicare coverage of evidence-based tobacco-cessation...

August 24, 2010
Medicare bid to simplify Part D program could shift many seniors, study predicts

More than 3 million older Americans may have to switch to a different Medicare drug...

August 16, 2010
Independent pharmacy lobby weighs in as feds mull ‘grandfather’ status for plans

Federal agencies enforcing new health-reform mandates must act to preserve patients’ access to the pharmacy...

August 8, 2010
Congress grants HHS funds to fight healthcare fraud

The Department of Health and Human Services will get a funding increase of $250 million...

August 5, 2010
FMAP extension can aid people, businesses across the board

Once again, the Democratic Party and the Obama administration are taking point on a relief...

August 4, 2010
Deloitte survey: More Americans forgo medical care due to cost

With unemployment rates remaining at an all-time high, 1-in-5 Americans chose not to seek medical...

August 1, 2010
Online pharmacy provider, advocacy group partner to deliver low-cost meds in Ohio

A nonprofit health advocacy group in Ohio has teamed up with a fast-growing mail-order pharmacy...

July 22, 2010
BCBS chapter plays healthcare game right

The news that Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia is developing tools to...

July 13, 2010
Healthy Advice Networks: 'Better educated consumers ... take care of their health'

According to a survey conducted by Pulse Health & Wellness Initiatives, manufacturers are not sufficiently...

July 7, 2010
Health Alliance launches Rxtra

Midwestern health insurer Health Alliance is offering a program to help fully insured members with...

June 14, 2010
PwC projects drop in employer medical costs next year

The growth rate for employers’ medical costs is expected to fall somewhat next year, according...

June 9, 2010
Deloitte survey: Consumers satisfied with health plans, but concerned about changes

Of the 82% of consumers surveyed who considered themselves "well" or "adequately" insured, nearly all...

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