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Health plans for high-risk patients attracting fewer, costing more than expected
An early feature of the new healthcare law that allows people who are already sick to get insurance to cover their...
Some insurers stop writing new coverage for kids
Some major health insurance companies will no longer issue certain types of policies for children, an unintended...
Hospital savings: Salaries for doctors, not fees
Visiting the Cleveland Clinic last week, President Obama held up that well-known hospital as a model for the rest of...
Health plans must provide some tests at no cost
The White House on Wednesday issued new rules requiring health insurance companies to provide free coverage for dozens...
Feds Provide $27 Million to Fund, Test Chronic Disease Programs
In hopes of improving the nation’s physical fitness and reducing chronic disease, HHS Secretary Kathleen...
Four Ways Health Reform Could Spark Wellness Programs
Nearly everyone agrees that prevention and healthy living can help slow the nation’s healthcare cost spiral, but...
White House May Push Health Plans to Create Wellness Programs
Most health plans have wellness, fitness, and disease management programs, but those offerings could become mandatory...
Move afoot to reward health consumer thrift
Sen. Ron Wyden (D, OR) is proposing amendments to the Senate healthcare bill that would give people who are eligible...
Senate backs preventive healthcare for women
The Senate voted to require health insurance companies to provide free mammograms and other preventive services to...
Employers Show President How Better Health Improves Bottom Line
On the heels of meeting with major healthcare providers the day before, President Barack Obama met Tuesday with several...