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Insurance Industry: "What Do You Expect Us to Do? We Have to Make a Profit!"

Jason Rosenbaum | Posted 09.10.2008 | Politics


Jason Rosenbaum

We know that no matter what language the insurance industry uses, they are fundamentally against health care reform. They are working against the American people, and everyone knows it.

The Insurance Industry Gives Little Notice For Their "Listening Tour"

Jason Rosenbaum | Posted 08.22.2008 | Politics


Jason Rosenbaum

The health insurance industry, represented by America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), is on a "listening tour" to convince America they aren't really...

Choice In Private Health Plans: Is It Real?

John Geyman | Posted 07.17.2008 | Living


John Geyman

We are told regularly by advocates of the free market that more choice, as granted by the unfettered private marketplace, is the key to greater efficiency and value for consumers. So what does this look like?

Hanging with Insurance Companies and Their Lobbyists

Mike Stark | Posted 07.16.2008 | Politics


Mike Stark

I wish I had something exciting to share with you about the America's Health Insurance Plans conference, but Bill Frist, the reptile that he is, never seemed to break a sweat.

Private Insurers' Goals: Good Targets or Cynical PR?

John Geyman | Posted 06.18.2008 | Living


John Geyman

The gap between the rhetorical goal of low cost and price gouging is easy to understand: most insurers are investor owned and put their shareholders first.