California Bill Lets Small Biz Keep the Plans They Like for Another Year
As companies are preparing to grapple with new regulations under the Affordable Care Act, a business-backed bill in California is aiming to allow small businesses to keep non-compliant plans for an extra year.
4 important steps for building a successful appeal of a denied health insurance claim
Keep calm and take notes.
Best IPO Pace Since 2000
The first half of the year is off to the best start since 2000 for U.S. IPOs, according to Dealogic.
Most Venture Funding Since 2001
The second quarter of this year saw the most U.S. venture funding since the dotcom boom days, according to data from Thomson Reuters and the National Venture Capital Association.
Trupanion Pet Insurance up 14% in Trading Debut
Trupanion a pet insurance company, rose 14% in its trading debut Friday. After pricing at $10 per share, the company raised $71 million in the offering.
What the ACA Era Means for Your Business
It is important to recognize that some small business owners have an uphill battle to meet the requirements of the ACA. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Here’s what you need to know.
Ontario Probes Costco: Drug Kickback Scheme or Bad Blood Over Failed Relationship?
Generic-drug maker accuses warehouse club of improperly forcing it to pay kickbacks so its pharmacies would stock its drug atorvastatin.
Woman Shames Florida Gov. Scott at Starbucks
Florida Gov. Rick Scott was served a venti verbal latte at a local Gainsville Starbucks on Tuesday after a woman publicly shamed the Republican governor for having rejected plans to expand state spending initiatives such as the Medicaid program.
Pfizer Terminates Proposed Allergan Takeover
U.S. drugmaker Pfizer and Ireland-based Allergan formally announced the scrapping of their $160 billion merger on Wednesday, in a big win for President Barack Obama who has been pushing to curb tax-slashing "inversion" deals.
Walgreens Boots Profit Beats Estimates
Walgreens Boots Alliance reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by cost cutting and synergies from taking full control of European pharmacy chain Alliance Boots.
Gold ETFs Get Some Love, While Biotechs Get a Beat Down
A look at the best and worst ETFs during the 1Q.
Netflix Shares Riding High Thanks to Binge-Watchers
Are you binge-watching 'Daredevil' or some other Netflix show? You’re not alone. Also this week, Chartman checks Boeing and CVS.
Automation is Killing These Jobs
By 2025, it is estimated that automation will displace 22.7 million jobs according to Forrester Research.
ObamaCare and Your Taxes: What You Need to Know
As if taxes weren’t complicated enough, ObamaCare adds a new layer of confusion to the filing process. Here is some help.
Valeant Seeks Waiver From Lenders Concerning Annual Report
Valeant Pharmaceuticals said it had asked its lenders to agree to waive a condition of its credit facility that would put it in breach of covenants if the company did not file its annual report by April 29, as planned.
Why Major Food Companies are Labeling GMOs Now
ConAgra, Kellogg’s, General Mills, Mars have all recently announced plans to label GMOs after Vermont’s mandate.
Turing Pharmaceuticals CCO: Our Product is Affordable
Turing Pharmaceuticals Chief Commercial Officer Nancy Retzlaff looks back on the company’s decision to raise the price of the drug Daraprim by 5,000% and the ensuing fallout.
Here’s Your Guide to Navigating the Health Insurance Exchanges
Here’s how consumers can navigate the ObamaCare exchanges to find the best plan that meets their health and financial needs.
Beginning Of ObamaCare Era Marked By Glitches, Delays And Hope
As a key element of the ObamaCare health-care reform effort takes effect, America remains sharply divided on its merits.
Beginning Of ObamaCare Era Marked By Glitches, Delays And Hope
As a key element of the ObamaCare health-care reform effort takes effect, America remains sharply divided on its merits.

















