Anthem and the tug-of-war between insurers and hospitals
When health insurer Anthem decided to limit the length of anesthesia during surgery that it would cover, it became a scandal at a time when resentment toward health insurers was already particularly visible. Anthem quickly canceled that policy. But behind all this is an ongoing conflict between insurers and doctors. Also: a look how debt is impacting holiday spending and what risks come with leaving our home-viewing choices to streamers.