Saturday, February 20th, 2010
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today unveiled a new report, "Insurance Companies Prosper, Families Suffer: Our Broken Health Insurance System." It is aimed at health insurance rate increases demanded by insurers across the United States. It also comes on the heels of Anthem of California's ...
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Friday, February 19th, 2010
The Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act is posted at www.rules.house.gov, the Web site of the House of Representatives’ Rules Committee, which will set rules for its consideration next week.The bill replaces an earlier measure, sponsored by Reps. Betsy Markey, D-Colo., and Tom Perriello, D-Va., that would have ...
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
Mr. Gantz, currently senior vp at Ironshore Risk Agency in St. Louis, is responsible for setting underwriting guidelines and strategies, as well as for new product lines in the specialty casualty unit nationwide. He is based in Ironshore’s New York office and also oversees Ironshore’s London casualty platform. ...
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Monday, February 15th, 2010
Many readers are out of the office today celebrating Presidents' Day by buying furniture or attending white sales. I write that in jest. I hope all are spending time with their families and enjoying the day. Throughout U.S. history, presidents have often struggled with the issue of what role (if ...
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Monday, February 15th, 2010
No matter what type of healthcare industry you work in, it is almost certain that you will be facing challenges every day. Whether it is how to provide the best treatment or dealing with the stress of day-long shifts and a non-stop workload, you always have something to worry ...
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Sunday, February 14th, 2010
Two storms struck the area, the first beginning on Feb. 5 and the second this week after, leaving some parts of the Washington metropolitan area with more than 30 inches of accumulated snow. Wind gusts of more than 50 mph were reported up and down the East Coast.Oakland, ...
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