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PPACA Spurring Small Insurer Mergers: Moody's
By staff WriterA consolidation movement could be developing among small health insurers in response to the demands of healthcare reform, a rating agency says.
August 27, 2010
Oklahoma Race for State Insurance Commissioner Gets UnderwayA Republican runoff in Oklahoma this week has set the stage for a colorful race for state insurance commissioner between the state's first woman commissioner and a Republican who is challenging the constitutionality of the healthcare law.
August 27, 2010
SMAX showgoers warned of the impending Medicaid tsunamiAs another successful Senior Market Advisor Expo moved into its final day, long-term care insurance expert Phyllis Shelton had some scary but important information for those who are looking to emphasize the benefits of LTCI.
August 27, 2010
Spreading the DiseaseMaking their point with a five-foot-tall of adult DVDs, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation yesterday held a joint press release and protest as it declared intentions ...
August 26, 2010
The Gamut: Hospitals for a Sick CityA city with problems has a health care system that seems to be working surprisingly well, for now.
August 26, 2010
PPACA: Minimum MLR Talks Turn to ReinsuranceA National Association of Insurance Commissioners panel is debating how to treat reinsurance arrangements in medical loss ratio calculations.
August 26, 2010
PPACA: TriZetto Acquires Tela SourcingA health insurance technology company is acquiring a health care outsourcing company.
August 26, 2010
CBO: Killing PPACA Would Be ExpensiveCongressional Budget Office officials estimate killing major components of the Affordable Care Act would cost $455 billion over 10 years.