Health Insurance
Sebelius asks insurers to justify rate hikes
March 4, 2010
Associated PressHealth and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius met at the White House with the CEOs of Indianapolis-based WellPoint,
Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealth Group, as well as several state insurance commissioners.
MoreConsumer group sues Anthem over policy changes
March 1, 2010
Associated PressA consumer watchdog group filed a lawsuit Monday against WellPoint's California subsidiary on behalf of policyholders, claiming
they were pushed to take coverage with fewer benefits and higher deductibles.
MoreWellPoint records subpoened in California probe
February 26, 2010
Bloomberg NewsThe California attorney general has demanded documents from several health insurers, including Indianapolis' WellPoint,
believing that their rate-setting and claims practices might be illegal.
MoreStudy: Hospital clout spurs higher Calif. health costs
February 26, 2010
Bloomberg NewsWhile insurers get the blame for rising health-care costs for consumers, surging fees from hospitals and the growing dominance
of such providers may be just as responsible for driving up expenses, according to a new study examining California's
market.
MoreWellPoint CEO blames health costs for hikes
February 24, 2010
Associated PressAmid attacks from Democrats over high executive salaries, Angela Braly testified in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday that big
insurance-premium increases are
the result of growing price tags for hospital care and pharmaceuticals.
MoreObama endorses new taxes, more drugmaker fees
February 22, 2010
Bloomberg NewsObama, seeking to break an impasse over health-care legislation, proposes a plan that includes the first Medicare tax on unearned
income such as capital gains and higher fees on drugmakers.
MoreInsurers warn of problems with federal regulator
February 22, 2010
Associated PressPresident Obama's latest push for a health care overhaul could drive health plans around the country into insolvency, according
to an insurance trade group.
MoreA closer look at WellPoint's health insurance profits
February 22, 2010
Associated PressAt the heart of the debate is the question of what should be a fair profit for health insurers. WellPoint CEO Angela Braly
will likely be grilled on the issue when she appears at a Congressional hearing Wednesday.
MoreWellPoint's health insurance rate hike spurs legislative inquiry
February 20, 2010
J.K. WallThe furor over WellPoint Inc.’s premium hikes have migrated from California to Indiana, where state lawmakers held a
high-profile hearing.
MoreWhite House plans new rules for health insurers
February 19, 2010
Bloomberg NewsPresident Obama will release a proposal to restart the health-care debate before a bipartisan White House meeting on Feb.
25, one day after WellPoint officials testify before Congress about steep rate increases.
MoreWellPoint rate hikes spark protest in Indianapolis
February 18, 2010
J.K. WallCongressman Andre Carson will make remarks Thursday during a public chastising of Indianapolis-based health insurer for 21-percent
rate
hike on individuals.
MoreWellPoint, insurance commissioner get earful from lawmakers
February 17, 2010
J.K. WallState House insurance committee chair grills executives about WellPoint's 21-percent premium increase for individual policyholders
in Indiana.
MoreWellPoint hits bottom with customers
February 17, 2010
J.K. WallEven before WellPoint dissatisfied President Obama over its rate increases in California, it wasn't doing so hot satisfying
its actual customers, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
MoreState lawmakers to probe WellPoint premium hikes
February 17, 2010
J.K. WallThree WellPoint executives will be on hand Wednesday morning to answer questions about premium increases on its individual
policies, which have risen as high as 39 percent this year.
MoreWellPoint delays investor meeting to testify on rate flap
February 16, 2010
Bloomberg NewsThe Indianapolis-based insurer, preparing for Congressional testimony on proposed premium increases in California, says its
earnings forecast is now less clear.
MoreCould WellPoint woes breathe life into health reform?
February 12, 2010
J.K. WallThe firestorm created this week by Indianapolis-based health insurer WellPoint's spike in premiums could resurrect some parts
of
the languishing health reform bills.
MoreWellPoint CFO says insurance 'mega-mergers' unlikely
February 9, 2010
Bloomberg NewsWellPoint Inc. chief financial officer Wayne DeVeydt said President Obama's Federal Trade Commission is unlikely to approve
mergers among the biggest insurers.
MoreWellPoint: More employers involved in provider talks
February 6, 2010
J.K. WallEmployer activism is on the rise when it comes to keeping hospitals honest in their negotiations with health insurers.
Executives at Indianapolis-based WellPoint say more employers are airing their displeasure when hospital
systems ask for double-digit reimbursement increases.
MoreConcluding the worst is over, investors warm to WellPoint
January 27, 2010
J.K. WallAnalysts say losses of employer-sponsored insurance customers due to layoffs is finally slowing down.
MoreIndiana GOP wants to block federal health reform mandates
January 23, 2010
IBJ StaffRepublicans in the Legislature have joined their counterparts in 25 other states in trying to prevent key aspects of reform
from taking effect in Indiana.
MoreState Republicans try to block health reform mandates
January 20, 2010
J.K. WallJoint resolutions in the state Legislature seek to amend the state constitution to block enforcement of provisions in the
federal bills that would require individuals to buy insurance and all but the smallest employers to help pay for it.
MoreIndy man gets 2 years for extorting insurance firm
January 13, 2010
Associated PressKevin Stewart stole a computer server that contained the names and confidential information of 900,000 people.
MoreDoctors resume battle with Anthem, health insurers
January 9, 2010
J.K. WallDoctors are pushing again to strengthen their hands in contract negotiations with health insurers, especially market leader
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
MoreWellPoint stock surging on positive analyst forecasts
January 7, 2010
IBJ Staff and Associated PressThe long-term outlook for health care reform is uncertain, but many analysts are expecting big health insurers like Indianapolis-based
WellPoint to benefit in 2010.
MoreGrass-roots groups prepare to fill gaps in health care reform
January 2, 2010
J.K. WallLegislation set to come out of Washington will not change the most fundamental problems of the health
care system, leaving it up to states, cities and companies to figure out what to do about it.
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