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Connecticut Negotiates Health Data Breach Settlement
By Allison BellA health insurer has agreed to pay $250,000 to Connecticut to resolve allegations relating to the loss of a computer disk drive that contained information about 2 million consumers.
July 07, 2010
They STILL don't get itThe lead on the LA Times (July 2, 2010) editorial is an example of perfection in two sentences. "Anthem tries again" is the headline atop the article.
July 07, 2010
Obama Fills Top CMS PostPresident Obama has ignited a political firestorm by using the recess appointment process to make Dr. Donald Berwick administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
July 07, 2010
They STILL don't get itThe lead on the LA Times (July 2, 2010) editorial is an example of perfection in two sentences. "Anthem tries again" is the headline atop the article.
July 07, 2010
Republicans Keep Up Attacks on New Health LawsTwo Republican senators say the Affordable Care Act is failing to address the top health care concerns of the American people.
July 07, 2010
Study: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna Among Top U.S. Health CarriersHarris Interactive, a leading global market research firm, recently examined top U.S. health insurance companies in its 2010 EquiTrend study
July 07, 2010
PPACA: Panel Looks Harder at Medical Cost DefinitionCommenters are asking where provider capitation payments and travel medical insurance will fit in when states are enforcing new medical loss ratio standards.
July 07, 2010
HHS: Doctors Can Help Patients Hide Care From PlansThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services wants to let patients hide some medical care from their health plans by paying for the care out of pocket.