Earlier this year, public outrage boiled over with news of eye-popping pay to top executives on Wall Street.
Wendell Potter knows a little something about the health care industry's practices and is not afraid of to speak out as the health care reform debate heats up around the country.
Having grown up in one of the most conservative and Republican places in the country -- East Tennessee -- I understand why many of the people who are showing up at town hall meetings this month are reacting, sometimes violently, when members of Congress try to explain the need for an expanded government role in our health care system.
As President Obama presses the House and Senate to finalize their own versions of health care reform, the real battle over the issue is just heating up -- and it's about to get very personal.
Wendell Potter says he is finished defending the insurance industry, which he says is "beholden to Wall Street."
As Warren Buffett likes to say, "It's better to be approximately right than precisely wrong." Every CEO should remember those words when confronting the powerful temptation to lay people off.
Happy Presidents' Day! Even if you have to work (like I do), the best part of this holiday is that the stock market is closed. And after last week, we all need a break.
Stocks rose Tuesday morning as investors geared up for a spate of reports on the services sector, factory orders and pending home sales.
Health insurer Cigna Corp. said Wednesday that quarterly profit fell, hurt by a charge from a reinsurance business, but adjusted results beat its forecast as health-plan membership jumped.
Stocks were mixed at Wednesday's open as continued concerns about a credit crunch in the U.S. countered efforts for a rebound from a big selloff.
Earlier this year, public outrage boiled over with news of eye-popping pay to top executives on Wall Street.
Wendell Potter knows a little something about the health care industry's practices and is not afraid of to speak out as the health care reform debate heats up around the country.
Having grown up in one of the most conservative and Republican places in the country -- East Tennessee -- I understand why many of the people who are showing up at town hall meetings this month are reacting, sometimes violently, when members of Congress try to explain the need for an expanded government role in our health care system.
As President Obama presses the House and Senate to finalize their own versions of health care reform, the real battle over the issue is just heating up -- and it's about to get very personal.
Wendell Potter says he is finished defending the insurance industry, which he says is "beholden to Wall Street."
As Warren Buffett likes to say, "It's better to be approximately right than precisely wrong." Every CEO should remember those words when confronting the powerful temptation to lay people off.
Happy Presidents' Day! Even if you have to work (like I do), the best part of this holiday is that the stock market is closed. And after last week, we all need a break.
Stocks rose Tuesday morning as investors geared up for a spate of reports on the services sector, factory orders and pending home sales.
Health insurer Cigna Corp. said Wednesday that quarterly profit fell, hurt by a charge from a reinsurance business, but adjusted results beat its forecast as health-plan membership jumped.
Stocks were mixed at Wednesday's open as continued concerns about a credit crunch in the U.S. countered efforts for a rebound from a big selloff.
Wellpoint (WLP) ranks no. 35 on FORTUNE's list of America's largest corporations.
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) ranks no. 21 on FORTUNE's list of America's largest corporations.
Most health insurance companies give members some coverage abroad. The only way to know exactly what is and isn't covered, however, is to ask your provider. But what do you ask about? It's impossible to anticipate every scenario in advance. With some prep work and an understanding of how the industry functions, you'll be able to minimize the unpleasantness of a bad situation.
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Cigna ranks no. 399 on FORTUNE's Global 500 this year, with $16.7 billion in revenues, down 8.2% from the previous year. The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based company was ranked no. 333 on the 2005 list. Its 2005 profits were $1.6 billion, up 13% from a year earlier.
Wellpoint ranks no. 117 on FORTUNE's Global 500 this year, with $45.1 billion in revenues, up 116.8% from the previous year. The Indianapolis, Indiana-based company was ranked no. 280 on the 2005 list. Its 2005 profits were $2.5 billion, up 156.6% from a year earlier. 2005 was a banner year for most Global 500 companies.
Strong news on the earnings front, including reports from Procter & Gamble and Time Warner, could boost stocks Wednesday, ending a two-day losing streak.
Cigna ranks no. 130 on this year's list of the FORTUNE 500, with $16,684 million in revenues, down 8.2% from the previous year. The Philadelphia-based company was ranked no. 122 on the 2005 list. Its 2005 profits were $1,625 million, up 13% from a year earlier.
Taking care of your mouth can cost an arm and a leg these days. Only 55% of Americans have dental insurance, which leaves nearly half of us paying the entire way for care that can easily run $300 per person a year for basic preventive checkups and cleanings. Experience a bout of expensive gum or tooth problems and you'll need a shot of Novocain to deal with the financial pain.
It's open-enrollment season for most U.S. companies, and with healthcare premiums expected to climb 8 percent next year, employers are looking to cuts costs.
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U.S. stock markets inched higher early Monday, led by gains in technology shares, as investors made tentative moves after Friday's strong rally.
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