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Cigna Corp. will buy fellow health insurer HealthSpring Inc. in a $3.8 billion deal as it becomes the latest managed care company to snap up a bigger share of the fast-growing Medicare Advantage market.

UnitedHealth Group Inc.'s third-quarter net income edged slightly lower as medical costs climbed and some health care use picked up, but the insurer's revenue grew and it raised its 2011 earnings forecast.

The consumer-directed health care world is buzzing these days about the concept of consumer engagement.

The cost of health insurance could grow at a slower pace next year, and that may squeeze profit margins for smaller insurers that focus on commercial coverage, according to a Wedbush analyst.

Jeopardy champ attempts to revamp health care, while Congress looks to meddle with 401(k)s

Earlier this year, a supercomputer named Watson gained notice when he competed against Jeopardy! superstars Ken Jennings and Brad Rutterand won. Now, Watsons smarts have landed him a job in health care.

In an economic downturn, would you put a priority on paying for a) food, b) housing, or c) life insurance?

Here's a question: In an economic downturn, you would put a priority on paying for a) food, b) housing, or c) life insurance?