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NIPR To Team Up With ACORD
By staff WriterThe National Insurance Producer Registry and ACORD Corp. have signed a "memorandum of understanding" that calls for NIPR to harmonize some NIPR processes with existing ACORD data and message definitions.
November 24, 2009
Insurer Stays Course On MammogramsThe Guardian Life Insurance Company of America says its health care plans will continue to follow its current insurance coverage guidelines for mammography screenings.
November 24, 2009
Agency Argues Reform's State BenefitsProposed health care reforms could have significant benefits for families, seniors and businesses in many states, a new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services asserts.
November 24, 2009
Reform Could Cut Provider Pay: StudyMedicare Advantage payments to providers under the Senate health care reform bill would be based on enrollment-weighted competitive bidding instead of the current system.
November 24, 2009
Insurer Stays Course On MammogramsThe Guardian Life Insurance Company of America says its health care plans will continue to follow its current insurance coverage guidelines for mammography screenings.
November 24, 2009
AARP members support House reform billAARP members were asked how convincing arguments to support the House health reform bill were.
November 24, 2009
AARP members support House reform billAARP members were asked how convincing arguments to support the House health reform bill were.