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Health Insurance Industry Not as Profitable as Some Might Think

October 29, 2009

While health insurance profits have been described as obscene, these companies aren’t making as much money as some might think.


Opinion: Mandate Forces Government Hand into America’s Wallet

October 27, 2009

What could be more controversial than the public option you ask? I’ll tell you; the individual mandate.


Letter from the Newsroom: Health Insurance Edition

October 26, 2009

We look at some of the health insurance issues facing Kansas.


Childhood Obesity: A Kansas Epidemic

Future health care costs are rising along with childhood obesity.


The Antitrust Issue: Professor Amy Westbrook

Co-Director of Washburn Law School’s Business and Transactional Law Center, Amy Westbrook, talks about whether the threat to remove an insurance antitrust exemption is more bark than bite.


KU Medical School’s Dr. Paul Uhlig

Kansas University Medical School’s Dr. Paul Uhlig talks about what he believes is the future of health care.


Small Businesses Struggle with Health Insurance

The Wichita Independent Business Association helps small businesses obtain health insurance but it may not be enough.


Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

Mary Beth Chambers of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas explains why health insurance can not support current versions of health care reform legislation in Washington.


KS Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger (R) talks about the role the Insurance Department plays in regulating the insurance industry.


Interview with KS Senator Jim Barnett (R)

Kansas Senator Jim Barnett (R), candidate for the 1st Congressional District, discusses health care reform and the state budget.