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Triage system helps colleges treat mentally ill students
By Staff WriterAs the stigma of mental illness lessens, students are feeling more comfortable with seeking help.
January 04, 2013
Buffett’s Gift Tops 13 Biggest Donations of 2012Warren Buffett pledged more than $3 billion in 2012, making him the most generous donor among Americas biggest philanthropists, according to a survey released by The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
January 04, 2013
NAIC wants more state control of PPACA implementation variablesThe NAIC sees rate shock and market disruption without adjustments and flexibility from the states.
January 04, 2013
Disability Insurance Observer: Pocket seekingTired? Broke? Facing economic storms? Maybe there's an umbrella lying around somewhere...
January 04, 2013
AHIP to feds: Make broker comp rules flexibleHealth insurers also ask HHS to think about cost and respect state authority.
January 04, 2013
Colleges: Split students from main individual risk poolThe American Academy of Actuaries says excluding the kids makes sense.
January 04, 2013
HHS OKs Red State exchange plansTwo of the states have both Republican governors and Republican-controlled legislatures.
January 04, 2013
Court: SSDI benefits reviewer was collecting SSDIA federal judge has sentenced the former SSDI worker to two years in prison.