Higher drug utilization rates seen in exchange members

Two recent studies show that members who obtain health insurance through state or federal insurance exchanges use more specialty and generic drugs than their counterparts in commercial plans. » Results and analysis

Second open enrollment cycle nets 11 million sign ups

Eleven million consumers signed up for health insurance during the Affordable Care Act's second open enrollment period ending February 15. » Details

Low-fat, plant-based diet may help obese children lower heart disease risk

A Cleveland Clinic study finds that a low-fat, plant-based vegan diet may help obese children lower their risk of heart disease. » Findings

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• Wellness programs grow in popularity as designs become more diverse

• Consumers would benefit from transparency tools on exchange websites

• One-third of American adults use complementary medicine

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