Health insurers keep eye on costs of scanning tests
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The health insurance industry is monitoring the costs of scanning tests. The use of X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography scans and certain cardiac exams are increasing by 15% to 20% annually. The increase in the use of scanning tests used to detect cancer, heart disease, fractures and thinning bones is expected to fuel the next jump in health care insurance premiums. Despite the drive to scrutinize who qualifies for such tests, the growth in their use is being driven by an aging population and new equipment.
Publication Name: USA Today
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0734-7456
Year: 2000
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Insurer, Dutch bank bid for Aetna
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Wellpoint Health Networks Inc, and Dutch investment bank, Internationale Nederlanden Groep NV (ING Group), made a $10 billion cash-and-stock offer to Aetna US Healthcare Inc. If the proposal is approved by Aetna's board of directors, Wellpoint will become the US' largest health insurer. ING Group, on the other hand, will takeover Aetna Financial Services and Aetna International.
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ISSN: 0734-7456
Year: 2000
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