Empire BCBS launches new dental products in New York
Empire BlueCross BlueShield has added two new dental products for the New York large group market with labor and trust groups in mind.
NAMI supports continuity of care bill, criticizes health insurers
Quoting an advocate who says health insurance providers interfere with treatment plans of patients, NAMI-Maryland announced support for Democrat-sponsored legislation on continuity of care.
Henderson Brothers hires Taggart in employee benefits department
Henderson Brothers Inc., a Pittsburgh-based independent broker, has hired Jeremy Taggart as a financial analyst in the employee benefits department, and Scott Martinelli as a life and disability [...]
Judge blocks proposed $54 billion merger of Anthem, Cigna
A federal judge blocked the $54 billion merger between health insurance giants Anthem and Cigna, saying the deal would increase prices and reduce competition.
AmeriHealth NJ execs nominated for Executive Leadership Academy
Two AmeriHealth New Jersey executives have been nominated to participate in the first cohort of the New Jersey Healthcare Executive Leadership Academy (NJHELA).
Pa. insurance commissioner supports drug pricing legislation
Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller testified before state legislators in support of pharmaceutical price transparency bill.
USI acquires Ohio benefits firm
Accelerated Benefits in Ohio has been acquired by New York-based USI Insurance Services.
Virginia law would allow residents to buy health insurance across state lines
A bill moving through the Virginia General Assembly and passed by the state house, would allow Virginians to buy health insurance across state lines.
States ranked in “highest, lowest” premium survey of group health plans
Premiums paid for employer-sponsored health insurance plans vary greatly by state, according to a new survey by United Benefit Advisors.
Insurers shrink from Obamacare exchanges as lawmakers mull changes
The Affordable Care Act's insurance exchanges have become too risky for major health insurers, and that's creating further doubt about coverage options consumers might have next year.