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One Step Closer to Medical-Loss Ratio Rules

The National Association of Insurance Commisisoners set final rules amid insurance industry objections
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October 22, 2010 -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) voted unanimously Thursday to finalize new rules requiring insurance companies to dedicate more revenues directly to healthcare costs. Read More >>

Federal Drug Discount Program Begins

The Obama administration announced this week a drug discount program largely for children
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August 2, 2010 -- Children's hospitals and other medical centers on Monday became eligible to enroll in a Medicaid program that offers discounted drugs, as called for in the healthcare reform law. Read More >>

Bi-Partisan Alliance Takes On Non-Profit Hospitals

Politics makes strange bedfellows in fight against non-profit hospitals
March 29, 2010 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) have formed an unusual alliance to ensure that tax-exempt hospitals treat patients without insurance. Read More >>

Wyden Wins Free Choice Concession

Vote likely on amendment to offer vouchers for tax-free portion of employer sponored health plans
November 20, 2009 -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) have taken a long stride toward locking down the support of Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.). Read More >>
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