"President Obama had few nice things to say about insurance companies in his speech on health care last night, but leaders of two of this region's largest private insurers -- Independence Blue Cross and Aetna Inc. -- gave him generally high marks anyway," the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. He did draw one line in the sand that insurers hoped for: a mandate for all Americans to have health insurance. In exchange for such a mandate, insurers have said they would agree to end the practice of excluding people from coverage because of pre-existing conditions. One insurance executive said he found the "call to action refreshing" and that "we're closer to reform than we've ever been" (Burling, 9/10). Insurance agents, on the other hand, aren't so thrilled. "Local insurance agents believe health care reform won't be good for their business, but they also seem certain that many families and individuals would not like sweeping changes," the Modesto Bee reports. "[B]rokers and agents who work with consumers every day [say they] believe many people are satisfied with the health system" (Carlson, 9/10). Source: Kaiser Health NewsLIN << Children Should be Among First to Get Swine Flu Vaccine: St... Media Join Hands to Fight Childhood Obesity in US >> Recommended Reading Obama Stands By Public Plan During Radio Talk Show Interview "President Barack Obama is standing his position that a public option for health insurance coverage should be considered as part of legislation to overhaul the health care system,". READ MORE President Obama Criticizes Media Coverage, Insurance Companies President Obama kicked off a western trip today with a town hall meeting in Belgrade, Mont. READ MORE Huge Numbers Opt for Health Insurance Despite Cost Concern over huge waiting lists at public hospitals has led to more numbers opting for health insurance despite escalating health insurance costs. READ MORE Critical Care Insurance A critical illness policy is exactly what it says – it is used for when you are critically ill and your health policy may not be enough. READ MORE Third Party Administrator for Claims and Cashless Health Insurance Understanding the role of Third Party Administrator (TPA) in the world of health insurance and how the TPA are changing the face of health insurance. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Drug Interaction Checker Diaphragmatic Hernia Pregnancy Confirmation Calculator More News on: Third Party Administrator for Claims and Cashless Health InsuranceCritical Care Insurance
"President Obama had few nice things to say about insurance companies in his speech on health care last night, but leaders of two of this region's largest private insurers -- Independence Blue Cross and Aetna Inc. -- gave him generally high marks anyway," the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. He did draw one line in the sand that insurers hoped for: a mandate for all Americans to have health insurance. In exchange for such a mandate, insurers have said they would agree to end the practice of excluding people from coverage because of pre-existing conditions. One insurance executive said he found the "call to action refreshing" and that "we're closer to reform than we've ever been" (Burling, 9/10). Insurance agents, on the other hand, aren't so thrilled. "Local insurance agents believe health care reform won't be good for their business, but they also seem certain that many families and individuals would not like sweeping changes," the Modesto Bee reports. "[B]rokers and agents who work with consumers every day [say they] believe many people are satisfied with the health system" (Carlson, 9/10). Source: Kaiser Health NewsLIN << Children Should be Among First to Get Swine Flu Vaccine: St... Media Join Hands to Fight Childhood Obesity in US >> Recommended Reading Obama Stands By Public Plan During Radio Talk Show Interview "President Barack Obama is standing his position that a public option for health insurance coverage should be considered as part of legislation to overhaul the health care system,". READ MORE President Obama Criticizes Media Coverage, Insurance Companies President Obama kicked off a western trip today with a town hall meeting in Belgrade, Mont. READ MORE Huge Numbers Opt for Health Insurance Despite Cost Concern over huge waiting lists at public hospitals has led to more numbers opting for health insurance despite escalating health insurance costs. READ MORE Critical Care Insurance A critical illness policy is exactly what it says – it is used for when you are critically ill and your health policy may not be enough. READ MORE Third Party Administrator for Claims and Cashless Health Insurance Understanding the role of Third Party Administrator (TPA) in the world of health insurance and how the TPA are changing the face of health insurance. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Drug Interaction Checker Diaphragmatic Hernia Pregnancy Confirmation Calculator More News on: Third Party Administrator for Claims and Cashless Health InsuranceCritical Care Insurance
