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An annual broker survey by Aflac found brokers are generally much more bullish about PPACA as it takes shape in the marketplace.

Consumer advocates worry recent mergers by carrier giants will reduce the already-sparse competition that exists among private Medicare health plans.

Most people are unaware of provider-backed care and are unsure of whether it represents a potential alternative to their current coverage, according to a new study.

NAHU's new president, Don Goldmann recently told Benefits Selling about the association's plans for the coming year, his thoughts on outside forces affecting the insurance industry, and the ways he sees brokers and other insurance professionals reinventing themselves in order to adapt to the ever-changing benefits environment.

Health insurers around the nation are responding rapidly to the potentially cost-increasing elements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

A quick review of public health insurance exchange plan prices suggests that the provider-owned plans may charge more for coverage than other plans charge, according to HealthPocket.