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Less Than the Sum of Its Parts
By Elizabeth D. FestaThe proposed merger of the New York banking and insurance departments, with segments of the consumer protection board, will result in stronger enforcement of insurance companies.
April 04, 2011
Benecard Taps Drew Crawford as CEOBenecard Services Inc. has a new president and chief executive officer.
April 04, 2011
New Medicare Supplement policies climb in 2010According to Debra Donahue of Mark Farrah Associates, new Medicare Supplement memberships are on the rise, with new policies (those issued in the last three years) increasing by almost 6 percent in 2010.
April 04, 2011
Long-term care's rallying cry: Get over it!It's 75 degrees under a cloudless sky and a hot desert wind rips a man's hat from his head outside the Tropicana Hotel before slapping it against a taxi cab windshield.
April 04, 2011
Senate Okays Repeal of 1099 Provision in Healthcare LawThe Senate today passed legislation repealing the much-criticized 1099 reporting provision in the healthcare reform law and sent the bill to President Obama for his signature.
April 04, 2011
Ryan to Unveil GOP Budget Plan: $4 Trillion Cut Over 10 YearsRep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., the new chairman of the House Budget Committee, announced over the weekend on Fox News Sunday that he would unveil a new Republican budget proposal that cuts over $4 trillion from government spending over the next 10 years
April 03, 2011
Less Than the Sum of Its PartsThe proposed merger of the New York banking and insurance departments, with segments of the consumer protection board, will result in stronger enforcement of insurance companies.