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Have exchanges boosted insurer competition?
Health insurance exchanges have been in operation since October and 3 million consumers have signed up for plans, but have the new marketplaces actually increased competition and market share among participating insurers like the healthcare reform law intended?
What it takes to create exchange competition, lower prices
Although the Obama administration has touted the claim that 95 percent of consumers live in areas with at least two insurers offering plans on the health insurance exchanges, a new analysis shows two insurers might not create enough competition, especially in rural areas.
Are CO-OPs doomed to fail?
Of the 24 consumer oriented and operated plans now open for business, one has closed, another is struggling and at least nine other startup insurance companies are projected to have financial problems, The Washington Post reported
New York's 53% drop in exchange premiums confirms analysts' belief that competition is increasing
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that the state has approved 17 insurers to sell plans with premiums dropping by as much as 53 percent on its health insurance exchange
Report: Exchanges will breed insurer competition
Health insurance exchanges will likely create "fairly competitive" marketplaces as insurers vie for consumers, says a new report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
CO-OPs carve out competitive spot in exchanges
When insurance exchanges open for enrollment this October, consumer-owned and operated health plans will have a chance to compete side by side with big name insurers like Aetna, Cigna, WellPoint and UnitedHealth.
Will exchanges see real competition among insurers?
The White House claimed a victory last week when it announced more than 120 insurers intend to sell plans on the federally-run health insurance exchange and that 90 percent of consumers would choose...
Federal health exchange attracts 120 insurers
More than 120 insurers have submitted policies to sell on the federally-run health insurance exchange, the White House said in a memo published Thursday.
