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Windham officials worry self-insurance too risky

If the Board of Finance’s initial reaction to the idea of moving to self-insurance is any indication, the plan could be dead before it begins.

Massachusetts small business health insurance rates continue modest increases

State regulators Monday said they approved third-quarter health insurance rates with average increases of 1.2 percent in the market serving small businesses and individuals, continuing a trend of more modest increases seen over the past three quarters. The new rates are in the Massachusetts “small group” market, which includes tens of thousands of small companies as well as self-employed and ...

Angiogram offers a lesson in health care costs

Re "Medical charges vary widely" (Business, April 24): My wife and I are self employed and

Best, Worst Jobs for Health

A healthy job is about more than just avoiding hazards, like dangerous material and machines.

Ballot Initiative Would Hold Health Insurance Premiums Down

Leaders of Consumer Watchdog Campaign along with patients and the state's Insurance Commissioner delivered to the Los Angeles County Registrar's office in Norwalk hundreds of thousands of petition signatures in support of a health insurance rate justification ballot initiative.

Today’s Consumers Get Education About Today’s Health Insurance Hardships Through HealthCompare’s Infographics

HealthCompare, a health insurance comparison site, releases Infographics to help consumers understand complex data regarding health insurance difficulties.Orange, CA (PRWEB) May 21, 2012 HealthCompare, a nationally recognized health insurance comparison site, is releasing new tools in their attempt to help Americans who are in search of health insurance. HealthCompare, who consistently displays ...

Dialysis chain DaVita acquires HealthCare Partners

Reflecting the growing consolidation wave sparked by healthcare reform, kidney dialysis giant DaVita Inc. has agreed to acquire Torrance-based HealthCare Partners, the largest operator of medical groups in the U.S., for $4.42 billion in cash and stock.

Jeanette Pavini's Buyer Beware: The insurance policies you don’t need

We buy insurance to protect ourselves from liabilities or loss that are far too expensive for us to cover on our own. But some policies aren’t worth their cost. In this second in a two-part series, Jeanette Pavini looks at insurance policies you do and don’t need.

Your Stories Of Being Sick Inside The U.S. Health Care System

Our call-out on Facebook for people to share their experiences of the health care system yielded close to 1,000 responses. From Oregon to Florida, respondents told wrenching tales of bankruptcies, medical errors, and treatment delayed or foregone because of cost. read more