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California Rate Reviews: Where Things Stand
By Nichole MorfordIn industry circles, it's no secret that the medical loss ratio, which allows the federal government to dictate an insurer's profit margin, is one of the most controversial parts of health care reform.
March 03, 2011
PPACA, State-by-State: A Q&A with Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidlerpart of a regular series featuring interviews with state regulators, Kreidler discusses his state's challenges and hopes when it comes to health care reform
March 02, 2011
Bernanke: Public Employee Benefits Costs Threaten SustainabilityState and local governments have to get health and pension costs under control, Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke said at a Citizens Budget Commission event.
March 02, 2011
PPACA, State-by-State: A Q&A with Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidlerpart of a regular series featuring interviews with state regulators, Kreidler discusses his state's challenges and hopes when it comes to health care reform
March 02, 2011
Roubini Firm Predicts Muni Bond Bust Spread Over 5 YearsRoubini Global Economics issued a report on Monday that theorized muni bonds were in for a fall—a big fall, to the tune of some $100 billion—over the next five years, as state and local governments default on obligations.
March 01, 2011
DOL to Issue Final Rule on Fiduciary by Year-End: BorziPhyllis Borzi, assistant secretary for the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration said Tuesday that the EBSA plans to “refine” the text of its proposed regulation amending the definition of fiduciary under ERISA and issue a final rule by year-end.
February 24, 2011
PPACA, State-by-State: A Q&A with Iowa Insurance Commissioner Susan VossAs part of a regular series featuring interviews with state regulators, Voss discusses her state's challenges and hopes when it comes to health care reform
February 24, 2011
PPACA, State-by-State: A Q&A with Utah Insurance Commissioner Neal GoochAs part of a regular series featuring interviews with state regulators, Gooch discusses his state's challenges and hopes when it comes to health care reform