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NAIC Rep Testifies on FSOC Restrictions
By Arthur D. PostalFinancial Stability Oversight Council policies lead to insurance industry interests being inadequately represented at the FSOC, a National Association of Insurance Commissioners official today told a congressional panel.
April 14, 2011
Insurance Rep Blasts FSOC at House HearingAt a hearing before the House Financial Services Committee oversight subcommittee on the role and actions of the FSOC on Thursday, John Huff, Missouri’s director of insurance and a representative of the NAIC, voiced discontent with representation on the council for the industry.
April 13, 2011
Bill would make Medicare reimbursements publicCongress is considering a bill that would provide data on how much doctors who treat Medicare patients receive in reimbursements from the program.
April 13, 2011
NAIC Renames In-House RaterThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners has changed the name of the Securities Valuation Office to the Capital Markets and Investment Analysis Office.
April 13, 2011
Campaign aims to raise LTC awarenessInsurance professionals are being urged to participate in a national awareness campaign to inform the public about long-term care insurance (LTCI) needs.
April 13, 2011
Ken Ross to Leave Michigan Insurance PostKen Ross, the commissioner of the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation, says he will leave the post Friday.
April 13, 2011
Houses Passes PPACA Prevention Fund Repeal Bill (UPDATED)Members of the U.S. House of Representatives voted 236-183 Wednesday to pass H.R. 1217, a bill that would repeal a public health fund created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
April 13, 2011
Tenet: Rival Community Health bilks MedicareAfter an attempted hostile takeover bid by Community Health Systems, Tenet Healthcare Corp. is alleging that its rival in the hospital operating business has been systematically overbilling Medicare for years.