Consumer Driven Health Care

The acquisition of HealthSpring, another insurer, for $3.8 billion last year helped lift Cigna Corp.'s net income by 49 percent in the fourth quarter.

One new report seems to suggest so.

The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. on Monday reported a $46 million net loss for the fourth quarter, primarily due to losses from Superstorm Sandy in its property insurance operations.

New research shows that some physicians who choose not to participate in health insurance networks are charging patients fees that are 10 timesand in some cases, nearly 100 timesMedicare reimbursement for the same service in the same geographic area.

By taking advantage of workplace wellness offerings, American employees are approaching their work with more energy and motivation.

Aetna's fourth-quarter net income sank 49 percent as higher medical costs squeezed profitability for the insurer's commercial health coverage, and several one-time expenses chipped away at the bottom line.