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Commercial health plans need individual mandate
Nobody would be surprised to learn that commercial health plans are thrilled that health reform proposals might demand that all Americans buy health insurance. But what some might not have guessed is... Read more...
Bill would create office to oversee comparative effectiveness research
As we've reported previously, the comparative effectiveness provision in the stimulus package turned out to be a political hot potato, with some opponents--notably pharma and medical device... Read more...
Aetna stock falls for Q1 '09 despite strong profits
Sometimes, you lose even when you win. Though Aetna reported that its first-quarter profit beat Wall Street's estimates, higher-than-expected medical costs still spooked investors, driving the... Read more...
Study: CDHPs motivate patients to avoid care, discontinue drugs
While some continue to encourage more use of CDHPs, a recent study suggests that they may have a significant downside. This is important data given that the number of large companies offering a CDHP... Read more...
