Market Intelligence

HealthLeaders-InterStudy Expands Health Plan Data

January 12th, 2011

HealthLeaders-InterStudy, the leading provider of managed care market intelligence, has expanded its Health Plan Data product to include county-level enrollment data for each state, in addition to the customary state and MSA enrollment data. The easily-manipulated format allows users to effortlessly group, sort or arrange health plan enrollment data to specific needs.
The expansion of Health [...]


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December 31st, 2010

MicroCapsDaily.com, a leading authority for micro cap research, provides in-depth due diligence and analysis of stocks in every sector of the market. MicroCapsDaily Investment Stock Report’s primary mission is to anticipate which small cap and micro cap companies are on the verge of explosive movement and alert our valued subscribers with actionable market intelligence. When [...]


Mark Farrah Associates Joins SIR for Health Insurance Research Track at Spring Conference

January 30th, 2009

How has competition for health insurance business changed in recent years and which markets are targeted for growth? What do health plan financials tell us about the competitive environment? Mark Farrah Associates (MFA) will be addressing these important questions at the Society of Insurance Research (SIR) Conference in Las Vegas from March 29th through April [...]


Hypatia Releases New Report: “Business Intelligence in the Healthcare Industry”

January 5th, 2009

Hypatia Research, LLC released a report entitled “Business Intelligence in the Healthcare Industry” outlining strategies, vendor solutions and services utilized by leading companies.
Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, MetLife Insurance, Centers for Disease Control, Health Net, Inc., New York University Hospitals, St. Luke’s Medical Clinic, John Hopkins Health System, AstraZeneca Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services, and [...]


Sun Life Financial Appoints Two Vice Presidents in Employee Benefits Group

November 24th, 2008

The U.S. division of Sun Life Financial Inc. announced that its Employee Benefits Group has appointed Christopher J. Quinn to Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and Drew J. Niziak to Executive Vice President and Director of Sales.
Mr. Quinn will be responsible for driving the broader group benefits business strategy for the Employee Benefits Group [...]


Insurers Employ Multiple Solutions to Avoid Radiology Expense Spike

November 19th, 2008

HealthLeaders-InterStudy, a leading provider of managed care market intelligence, reports that while radiology costs have stabilized since first coming under scrutiny in 2005, insurers are seeing these costs quickly rise again. In several recent reports in Health Plan Analysis, HealthLeaders-InterStudy analysts find that to control costs, insurers continue to rely on traditional approaches such as [...]


Highly Consolidated Insurer Segment Drives Rochester, N.Y., Healthcare Market

November 18th, 2008

HealthLeaders-InterStudy, a leading provider of managed care market intelligence, reports that while the Rochester, N.Y., MSA has historically experienced equitable cooperation between hospitals, physicians, health plans and the business community, recent collaboration has been driven by the dominance of two local insurers, which is increasing tensions between health plans and physician groups. According to the [...]


Audatex Launches Next-Generation Business Intelligence Platform, Audatex(R) Insight(TM)

November 5th, 2008

Audatex North America, Inc. announced today its launch of the automobile claims processing industry’s newest business intelligence platform, Audatex Insight. This robust, web-based analytical tool empowers users to effectively monitor, measure and manage their claims performance by providing timely access to actionable intelligence. Its unparalleled ease-of-use and accessibility to data and analysis break down the [...]


GMAC RE and Maiden Holdings, Ltd. Form New Reinsurance Group: Maiden Re

November 3rd, 2008

GMAC Insurance (GMACI) and Maiden Holdings, Ltd. today announced that they have closed an agreement for the acquisition of GMACI’s reinsurance operations, GMAC RE, by Maiden Holdings’ wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, forming a dedicated U.S. reinsurance group, Maiden Re, based in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey.
With GMAC RE’s acknowledged leadership in reinsurance solutions, Maiden Re will [...]


Candor, Innovation Keys to Sustaining Growth of Rewards Cards Market Despite Flailing Economy

November 1st, 2008

The U.S. Market for credit cards saw robust growth between 2003-2007, with the purchase volume of the four main general-purpose credit brands (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover) increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% to over $1.9 trillion. Despite the boom of yesteryear, it’s uncertain how the current stressful economic environment [...]