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GAO Criticizes Medicare Test PPOs
By Allison BellByThe Government Accountability Office is criticizing the performance of Medicare preferred provider organization test plans.The report, requested by Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., the most senior ...
October 13, 2004
To Get Better Performance, Ask For a GuaranteeByWant to improve administration of your clients' benefit plans?Here's a suggestion: Help them pick administrators who agree to meet performance standards and offer financial guarantees.That ...
October 13, 2004
A Better Way To Cover Retiree Drug CostsByMany large and midsize employers are excited about the new federal subsidy for qualified retiree pharmacy programs.But benefits advisors should make sure to inform clients ...
October 12, 2004
Red Tape Adds $169 Billion To U.S. Medical TabNU Online News Service, Oct. 12, 2004, 6:02 p.m. EDTBad and inefficient health services regulations may cost the average U.S. household about $1,500 per ...
October 12, 2004
Another Health Carrier Expands Flu Vaccine CoverageNU Online News Service, Oct. 12, 2004, 2:37 p.m. EDTHealth Net Inc., Los Angeles, is joining the effort to cope with a shortage of ...
October 12, 2004
Firm Puts No-Load Funds On Health Account MenuNU Online News Service, Oct. 12, 2004, 5:19 p.m. EDTHealth Savings Administrators L.L.C., Richmond, Va., is offering 15 mutual funds from Vanguard Group Inc., ...
October 12, 2004
Fort Dearborn To Acquire Vt. Blue Benefits AgencyNU Online News Service, Oct. 12, 2004, 2:41 p.m. EDTA company that controls 3 Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans is expanding into New ...
October 11, 2004
Firm Hires Mass. Blue Vet For Patient Record ProgramNU Online News Service, Oct. 11, 2004, 12:15 p.m. EDTMEDecision Inc., Wayne, Pa., has hired Gary Austin to be vice president.[@@]MEDecision is a health ...