Health reform law faces political, implementation challenges
Politico: States with “the most progressive health policies” are having a hard time implementing their part of a $5 billion series of high-risk insurance pools because their states offer a more generous guarantee of coverage. “Five states Vermont, Maine, New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts have ‘guaranteed issue’ of insurance: individual subscribers cannot be turned away because of a …
Conn. to offer health insurance for high-risk pools
HARTFORD After a recalculation by state personnel, Gov. M. Jodi Rell said she has decided to create a state-administered program to provide health insurance for people with pre-existing conditions, rather than go with a plan overseen by the federal government.
UnitedHealth Group 2Q profit soars 31 percent
Health insurer UnitedHealth Group said Tuesday that its second-quarter net income jumped 31 percent as enrollment and costs came in better than Wall Street expected.
Insurance Commissioner Highlights Investigation on Health Insurance Company ‘Profiling’ Practices, Urges Legislative …
PITTSBURGH, July 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ –Testifying before the House Insurance Committee in Pittsburgh, Insurance Commissioner Joel Ario today discussed the findings of the department’s investigation on the rating practices of the top nine health insurance companies in Pennsylvania. “Our investigation revealed that health profiling, including the use of individual medical questionnaires …
UnitedHealth Group Profits Up Sharply As Medical Costs Fall
UnitedHealth Group Inc. posted a much higher-than-expected second-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by growth in its government health insurance plans for elderly and low-income Americans, and raised its full-year forecast above Wall Street estimates.
Health Key: Doctors Attack Insurance Grading Systems
As health insurers’ grading systems for doctors gain popularity, the nation’s largest physician group is crying foul, saying the insurers are giving information to patients based on inaccurate and unreliable data.
Carlyle Group acquires health-care firms in Australia and Brazil
The Carlyle Group continued its flurry of dealmaking with two globe-spanning, health-related investments Monday, one in Australia and the second in Brazil, as the District-based private equity firm continues to be one of the most active in the buyout business. Australia – Carlyle Group – TPG Capital – Government – Business and Economy
Health insurance brokers see early signs of rate hikes
Rapidly rising premium quotes in recent weeks for certain types of health insurance have some local brokers wondering whether they’re getting an early taste of how the new health-care law will alter the market.
CB Insurance Group Offers the Right Insurance, at the Right Price
JUPITER, FL–(Marketwire – 07/19/10) – Shopping for insurance is all about finding the right coverage at the right price, but studies show a majority of people don’t know what to look for. CB Insurance Group takes the guesswork out of selecting the right insurance company, offering policies to fit the needs of any consumer. Whether it’s home, life, auto or health, CB Insurance Group’s …
School administrators could set precedent for health insurance changes among teachers
It remains unclear whether ongoing talks about changing health insurance coverage for Oshkosh school district administrators could sway negotiations with the teachers union.