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The Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday finalized a key health reform rule that most notably expands mental health and substance abuse benefits to 62 million Americans.

American International Group Inc. is expected to report a loss in the fourth quarter, reflecting more than $1 billion in losses related to insurance policy payouts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. AIG will report its latest financial results on Thursday after the market closes.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says President Barack Obama's campaign was "eight, maybe 10 years, ahead" of the Republican Party last year in understanding the rapidly changing face of the American electorate.

More than half of the U.S. population now lives in localities served by accountable care organizations and almost 30 percent live in areas served by two or more.

Health insurance stocks are wobbling after data released by the federal government pointed to possible steep Medicare Advantage payment cuts in 2014.

Staking out his ground ahead of a fiscal deadline, President Barack Obama lashed out against Republicans, saying they are unwilling to raise taxes to reduce deficits and warning that the jobs of essential government workers, from teachers to emergency responders, are on the line.