Aging motorists need to reassess skills

Posted on Tue, December 07, 2010

As America's population continues to age, the number of elderly motorists rises. Older drivers may have more experience on the road, but their reflexes and mobility may not be what they once were....read more

Accidents more likely on December 15, research shows

Posted on Mon, December 06, 2010

With all the festivities surrounding New Year's, many people would assume the holiday is the most dangerous day of the year for motorists. However, data from Allstate Insurance refutes the idea....read more

Serious problems for Texas if Medicaid goes

Posted on Fri, December 03, 2010

Medicaid, the federal health insurance program designed to protect poorer Americans, is responsible for two-thirds of Texas' nursing home residents and half of all births in the state's hospitals, according to a report from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the state Department of Insurance....read more

More sign up for consumer-focused coverage

Posted on Fri, December 03, 2010

As healthcare costs continue to rise, so does the number of people enrolling in consumer-driven and high-deductible health plans. Research from the Employee Benefit Research Institute shows 5.7 million people have CDHP plans and 17.2 million have HDHPs....read more

Another state bans texting and driving

Posted on Thu, December 02, 2010

Motorists in Wisconsin will now face up to a $400 fine along with four demerit points if they are found to be texting while operating a motor vehicle. The new law takes effect December 1 of this year....read more