Tag: Health Insurance

Underinsured Number has Increased, but Reform is coming
Jun 14, 2010 · 2 min read
The Christian Science Monitor reports that the number of underinsured Americans increased by over a third between 2003 and 2007, from 15 million to 25…
Louisiana Officials Concerned About Health of BP Clean-Up Workers
Jun 7, 2010 · 2 min read
Environmental and health officials in Louisiana are requesting that federal safety officials take steps to protect the health of those who are helping with the…
Texas Uninsured Rate Highest in Nation; Employers Feeling the Financial Pain.
May 21, 2010 · 1 min read
Health Leaders InterStudy, a Nashville, Tenn.-based provider of managed care market intelligence, is reporting that Dallas, Texas area employers are having to pay higher premiums…
Meet the MIB – that’s Medical Insurance Board, not Men in Black
May 3, 2010 · 2 min read
With all the talk of health insurance reform, including much reference to pre-existing conditions, and rules on when coverage may be canceled by an insurer,…
Hospital Cost Shifting Not a New Trend
Apr 21, 2010 · 3 min read
Recent confirmed reports of an alarming change within the hospital industry, one that has been going on since long before the passage of the healthcare…
Drinkers Exercise More than Non-Drinkers, Study Says
Apr 7, 2010 · 2 min read
It’s no secret that healthy habits help you save money on health insurance, but did you know that that alcohol consumption is linked to those…
Missouri Court Issues Ruling in Medical Malpractice Case
Mar 25, 2010 · 2 min read
Two days ago, the Missouri Supreme Court made a ruling that narrowed the scope of a 2005 state law that limits the amount of money…
Building a Healthier Workplace: How a Wellness Program Boosts Employee Wellness and Productivity
Mar 16, 2010 · 6 min read
*Updated October 14th, 2025 It’s no secret that large corporations have been cutting costs by encouraging employees to use on-site, in-house wellness programs, some replete…
Senate Approves COBRA Extension Bill
Mar 12, 2010 · 2 min read
It was reported on Wednesday that the United States Senate voted 62-36 to approve a $138 billion bill that temporarily halts cuts in Medicare payments…