Why Health Insurance Cancellations Shouldn’t Be a Surprise
A former federal health official says consumers in the individual health-care market deserved more of a heads-up about what was coming under Obamacare.
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5 Things You Should Know About Yesterday’s Big Health Care Announcement
A controversial piece of Obamacare is being delayed for a year. But what does that mean for you and your employer?
As Need for New Flood Maps Rises, Congress and Obama Cut Funding
FEMA maps that dictate insurance premiums for millions of Americans are dangerously outdated. Can we get them ready before another Katrina or Sandy?
Who Gets to Control Women’s Bodies?
Angelina Jolie's op-ed about her decision to undergo a double mastectomy will inspire women to consider preventive surgeries, but it neglects to mention the controversial politics behind the test that uncovered her risk for breast cancer.
Insuring Livestock in Kenya, Via Satellite
Camels mean cash in Kenya. But severe drought routinely kills off livestock, and families go bankrupt, unless they have an innovative insurance plan.
Britannia’s (Insurers) Rule the Waves
London’s new idea to fight pirates in the Indian Ocean: an insurance-led navy.
Some Smart Solutions Going Forward
A slew of good ideas, from high-tech UAVs to just leaving a hose out for firefighters, may help in battling tomorrow’s brush fires.
Both Sides Exaggerate Effects of Public Option
The fight over a public option means nil to the majority of Americans — who won't have the option to buy it anyway.
Should the States Run Public Insurance Instead?
Yes, sort of, answers our correspondent as he compares the landscape of Europe's smaller states with the 'United' ones.
Chest Pains in the USA
Our correspondent reluctantly returns to the trenches of the health care cost debate and reports back, with heart.