They softened a fiduciary analysis provision for ERISA plans but want parity provisions in TPA agreements.

Public health experts suggest broadening screening programs can have costs as well as benefits.

The analysts also think the proposals would help short-term health insurance. They don't like that.

Dr. Ralph de la Torre declined to testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee about the company's bankruptcy.

Will issuers improve quality enough to meet employer plan standards? Maybe so.

The health account administration also has high hopes for its new medical finance arrangement.

The Heartland Institute also wants state policymakers to support telemedicine and reference-based pricing.

Local pharmacies and patient groups like it. Health insurance and benefits groups predict it will drive up costs.