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Feds Seek Mental Health Parity Comments
By Allison BellGovernment officials are asking for advice from the public about how to go about implementing the new Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.
May 03, 2009
Advisor Comp Is Taking A HitThe devastating decline in asset prices wrought by the credit crisis and a continuing economic contraction have not only up-ended the retirement plans of millions of baby boomers.
May 01, 2009
Hartford Execs Head To NYSECaitlin Sarubbi has invited representatives from an insurance company to come with her Monday, when she rings the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange.
May 01, 2009
LIFE Maps DI GapAbout 27% of U.S. workers say they would have trouble supporting themselves financially the instant they suffered a disabling illness or injury.
May 01, 2009
Speakers Warn Of Over-RegulationIndependent agents here at a conference heard Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., voice strong support for state insurance regulation.
May 01, 2009
Feds Form CHIP GroupGovernment agencies are seeking nominations for members for a new Children's Health Insurance Program Working Group.
May 01, 2009
Program Warns Of Drug ConflictsA unit of UnitedHealth Group Inc. has come up with a system that can warn doctors and pharmacies about potentially dangerous drug interactions.
May 01, 2009
Program Warns Of Drug ConflictsA unit of UnitedHealth Group Inc. has come up with a system that can warn doctors and pharmacies about potentially dangerous drug interactions.