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Dental Costs Bite Back

The affordability of and access to dental care remain major concerns for Californians, regardless of insurance status, according to a new survey.

Measuring the Value of Medical Insurance

A new report explores using the percentage of medical expenses paid by a health plan for a standard population of enrollees as one way to assess a health plan's relative value.

Health Plans

Thursday, April 24, 2008

WellPoint Earnings Down 25% for First Quarter

WellPoint reported a first-quarter net income of $588.1 million, down from $783.1 million in the same quarter last year. WellPoint CEO Angela Braly said the health plan's enrollment remains strong. WellPoint is the parent company of Anthem Blue Cross, formerly known as Blue Cross of California.



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