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Coventry To Acquire PHS
By staff WriterA health insurer is expanding the size of its operations in the Midwest.
October 04, 2009
Public Option Off Table In SenateHealth care reform legislation that the insurance industry could support took a giant step forward last week when the Senate Finance Committee rejected two amendments that would create a so-called "public option" to compete with private insurers.
October 02, 2009
Agencies Act On Genetic TestsSeveral federal agencies have proposed new rules to safeguard patients' genetic information.
October 02, 2009
Watchdogs Back LTC SafeguardsNational Association of Insurance Commissioners members have thrown their support behind a federal bill that would strengthen protections for long term care policy holders.
October 02, 2009
CBO Gets Baucus Health BillThe Senate Finance Committee has approved a health bill amendment that would limit affected health insurers to deducting $500,000 in remuneration per executive per year.
October 02, 2009
Agencies Act On Genetic TestsSeveral federal agencies have proposed new rules to safeguard patients' genetic information.
October 02, 2009
SOA Sees Annuity-Housing LinkSubstandard annuities may provide leverage to retirees who are using housing wealth to fund long term care costs, says a research paper on housing issues facing retired Americans.
October 02, 2009
Bill Would Create Fed Insurance OfficeThe chairman of a key House Financial Services panel last night unveiled draft legislation creating a federal insurance regulatory agency.