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Are Attending Physician Statement Summaries Poised For Take-Off?
By Hank GeorgeThe attending physician's statement (APS) is a core underwriting asset.
October 16, 2009
Health Insurers Extend Olive BranchOfficials of America's Health Insurance Plans appear to be trying to reopen talks with Senate Democratic leaders in an effort to reshape the healthcare reform legislation passed by a Senate panel earlier this week.
October 16, 2009
Workers Fret More About Money: PruPeople rate job security and making ends meet as their top financial concerns, according to a study by Prudential Financial Inc.
October 16, 2009
Workers Fret More About Money: PruPeople rate job security and making ends meet as their top financial concerns, according to a study by Prudential Financial Inc.
October 16, 2009
Health Insurers Extend Olive BranchOfficials of America's Health Insurance Plans appear to be trying to reopen talks with Senate Democratic leaders in an effort to reshape the healthcare reform legislation passed by a Senate panel earlier this week.
October 16, 2009
Reform Bill Could Bar LTC Incentives: NAHUThe National Association of Health Underwriters is voicing concern that healthcare legislation reported out this week by the Senate Finance Committee would reduce incentives to buy long term care insurance.
October 15, 2009
House Gears Up For Reconciliation ManeuverThe House Ways and Means Committee has agreed to send H.R. 3200, the America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, to the House Budget Committee.
October 15, 2009
Broker: Big Carriers Set Health RatesCongress should be paying more attention to the effects of insurer consolidation on health coverage rates, a benefits broker says.