Health Insurance and Managed Care – Page 37

More Options to Pay for Medical Care, but Some May Be Costly

Consumer experts are warning patients that some offerings charge much higher interest rates than regular credit cards.

By Ann Carrns

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How a Solo Gig Can Give You a Stronger Retirement

Becoming a solo entrepreneur in the years between leaving an employer and claiming Social Security can give your savings a boost. Here’s what to know.

By Mark Miller

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Corporate Giants Buy Up Primary Care Practices at Rapid Pace

Large health insurers and other companies are especially keen on doctors’ groups that care for patients in private Medicare plans.

By Reed Abelson

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Kaiser Permanente to Acquire Geisinger

The California health care organization will create a new nonprofit that aims to acquire a half-dozen additional community health systems.

By Reed Abelson