The number of Americans without health insurance increased again in 2018, the second consecutive year that figure has risen after several years of declines under Obamacare, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey shows. About 30.4 million Americans did not have health insurance in 2018, up from 29.3 million in 2017, according to the… Continue reading CDC: 1.1 Million More Americans Lost Health Insurance Coverage in 2018
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UnitedHealth CEO Says ‘Medicare for All’ Would ‘Destabilize the Nation’s Health System’
UnitedHealth Group CEO David Wichmann warned investors on Tuesday that “Medicare for All” proposals pushed by Democratic lawmakers and presidential candidates would “destabilize the nation’s health system.” A number of Democratic proposals call for eliminating private health insurance and replacing it with a universal Medicare plan, claiming it would help reduce administrative inefficiencies in the… Continue reading UnitedHealth CEO Says ‘Medicare for All’ Would ‘Destabilize the Nation’s Health System’
Most Schemes Have Work to Do to Define their Long-Term Funding Target: Aon
Aon, a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions, has said that the majority of pension scheme trustees still have work to do when it comes to defining their long-term funding target. In its latest Annual Funding Statement, the Pensions Regulator expected UK pension schemes to have… Continue reading Most Schemes Have Work to Do to Define their Long-Term Funding Target: Aon
Chicago’s Gregg Aleman Joins Alliant Employee Benefits
Gregg Aleman has joined Alliant as First Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. The longtime Chicago consultant will leverage his innovative approach and extensive public sector experience to provide added strength to Alliant’s benefits team. “Gregg has extensive experience delivering programs that provide clients with access to powerful benefits solutions that meet the diverse… Continue reading Chicago’s Gregg Aleman Joins Alliant Employee Benefits
Willis Towers Watson to Acquire TRANZACT
Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, announced today the acquisition of TRANZACT, a direct-to-consumer health care organization that links individuals to U.S. insurance carriers. TRANZACT was acquired by its current majority owner, a Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) fund, in 2016. TRANZACT will operate as an integral part of Willis… Continue reading Willis Towers Watson to Acquire TRANZACT
Court Blocks An ‘End-Run’ Around Health Care Law
A federal judge on Thursday struck down a Trump administration rule that allows small businesses to band together and set up health insurance plans that skirt requirements of the Affordable Care Act. The rule is “clearly an end-run around the ACA,” said Judge John Bates of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.… Continue reading Court Blocks An ‘End-Run’ Around Health Care Law
Connecticut Democrats Propose Public Health-Insurance Option
Democratic lawmakers in Connecticut introduced legislation last week that would create a public option for health-care coverage, allowing individuals and small businesses to buy insurance through the state. Under the proposal, Connecticut would create multiple plans that small businesses and their employees could buy starting in July, leveraging the state’s existing purchasing power to lower… Continue reading Connecticut Democrats Propose Public Health-Insurance Option
Trump Administration Weighs Publicizing Rates Hospitals and Doctors Negotiate with Insurers
The Trump administration is sounding out the medical industry on requiring hospitals, doctors and other health care providers to publicly disclose the secretly negotiated prices they charge insurance companies for services, a move that would expose for the first time the actual cost of care. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is seeking… Continue reading Trump Administration Weighs Publicizing Rates Hospitals and Doctors Negotiate with Insurers
Amazon’s Joint Health-Care Venture Has A Name: Haven
The joint health-care venture between Amazon, J.P. Morgan and Berkshire Hathaway finally has a name: “Haven.” Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon and Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett last January announced they were teaming up to tackle rising health-care costs. They formed a nonprofit company and named renowned surgeon, author and speaker… Continue reading Amazon’s Joint Health-Care Venture Has A Name: Haven
Jeff Burt Appointed President of Hannover Re US
Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America (Hannover Re US), announces the appointment of Jeff Burt as President. In this role, he will be responsible for Hannover Re’s life and health reinsurance business in the United States. Jeff joined Hannover Re US in 2003 as Vice President, Marketing with responsibilities for client relationships in traditional life… Continue reading Jeff Burt Appointed President of Hannover Re US