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Tricare North Battle Continues
By Allison BellThe U.S. Department of Defense plans to award the North Region Managed Care Support contract to Health Net Federal Services L.L.C.
May 06, 2010
Panel Considers Health Price Disclosure ProposalsMaking doctors and hospitals publish their prices could help consumers shop for care but also could help providers increase their prices.
May 06, 2010
Voluntary, Worksite Sales RiseVoluntary and worksite insurance sales increased 3.3% in 2009, according to Eastbridge Consulting Group Inc.
May 06, 2010
Three tips about free adviceEven if someone says they want your opinion, they may just be looking for validation.
May 06, 2010
S. 3217: Fiduciary Standard In PlaySen. Robert Menendez has been on the Senate floor trying to round up support for the idea of imposing a fiduciary standard of care on all sellers of retail investment products.
May 05, 2010
NAFA: Offer Retirement Savers Product Neutral InformationFinancial advisors should give defined contribution retirement plan participants "product-neutral information" about retirement planning and planning options, according to the National Association for Fixed Annuities.
May 05, 2010
NAIC Lists Risk Pool AdoptersAt least 31 states plan to operate their own transitional high-risk pool health coverage programs, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
May 05, 2010
NCOIL: Go Slow On Health Rate Review ProposalCongress should put off deciding whether to adopt the Health Insurance Rate Authority Act, a state lawmaker says.