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Panel Eyes AARP
By Allison BellThe health and oversight subcommittees at the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing today on the nature of AARP.
April 01, 2011
New Hampshire Department Recommends Taking Exchange GrantNew Hampshire Insurance Department officials say taking a $1 million federal health insurance exchange planning grant might be a good idea.
April 01, 2011
Lawmakers Grill Larsen on Risk Pool ProgramRepublican members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee health subcommittee are asking whether the Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan program is working properly.
April 01, 2011
The lost art of earning a warm introductionAcquiring referrals is important, but gaining a warm introduction, or bridge, is even better.
April 01, 2011
Panel Eyes AARPThe health and oversight subcommittees at the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing today on the nature of AARP.
April 01, 2011
FSB Releases Country Progress ReportsThe Financial Stability Board has posted a collection of national financial services reform reports.
April 01, 2011
Steve Ferguson to Serve on International ForumThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners has picked Steve Ferguson to represent the United States on the International Supervisory Forum.
April 01, 2011
IRS Might Issue ACO GuidanceThe Internal Revenue Service is asking whether it needs to issue new guidance to help tax-exempt health care organizations participate in the new Medicare Shared Savings Program accountable care organization initiative.