Donna O'Rourke

Senior Health Analyst
Donna O'Rourke joined Weiss Ratings, now TheStreet.com Ratings, Inc., in 1999, and is the senior analyst responsible for assigning financial safety ratings to health insurers and supporting other health care-related consumer products including Medicare supplement insurance, long-term care insurance and elder care information. She conducts industry analysis in these areas. She has more than 10 years experience in credit risk management and analyses. Previously she served as an assistant vice president at the Union Bank of Switzerland, where she analyzed hedge funds, insurance companies and structured products in support of the derivatives and foreign exchange businesses. She holds a bachelor of science in management from Binghamton University and a master's of science in health systems administration from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
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The ABCs of Medicare: Medigap

By Donna O'Rourke

People who use original Medicare need to consider purchasing supplemental insurance.

Related Topics: Insurance | Ratings | Personal Finance | Retirement

01:39PM 11/28/07

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The ABCs of Medicare: Original vs. Medicare Advantage

By Donna O'Rourke

MA plans provide more complete coverage, but finding the right one can be tricky.

Related Topics: Health Care

12:01PM 11/26/07

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Wellcare Under Review for Downgrade

By Donna O'Rourke

The raid on its Florida offices couldn't have come at a worse time.

Related Topics: Health Care | Personal Finance

05:49PM 10/29/07

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How to Find the Best Hospital

By Donna O'Rourke

It's not easy to compare costs and quality of medical care; here are some resources.

Related Topics: Family and Love | Personal Finance

11:24AM 10/25/07

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Critical Illness vs. Cancer Policies: What's Best for You?

By Donna O'Rourke

The former's more flexible, but you might not have to worry about maxing out on cancer coverage.

Related Topics: Health Care | Personal Finance

12:00PM 10/03/07

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Bumpy Ride Ahead for Nation's Health Insurers

By Donna O'Rourke

Underwriting gains are shrinking as the industry faces government-mandated health care reform.

12:32PM 09/19/07

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Protect Your Assets With Long-Term Care Insurance

By Donna O'Rourke

New state programs linking these policies to Medicaid eligibility make them a better deal.

Related Topics: Personal Finance | Retirement

11:28AM 08/22/07

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Health Insurers Mull Costs, Future of Medicare

By Donna O'Rourke

A new study by TheStreet.com Ratings looks at the financial strength of 500 companies.

Related Topics: Health Care

10:05AM 08/14/07

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How All of Us Can Nurse Health Care Back to Life

By Donna O'Rourke

'Comparative effectiveness' is a key for fixing our beleaguered health care system.

Related Topics: Opinion | Retirement

11:46PM 08/06/07

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Hybrid Long-Term Care Might Be Right for You

By Donna O'Rourke

With an upfront payment, you can avoid the risk of rising premiums -- or unused benefits.

Related Topics: Retirement | insurance | Insurance Ratings

10:29PM 08/06/07

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