But no one is listening
Nov 1, 2009
By:Barry Senterfitt, Janet Farrer
Few are paying attention to the cost curve and the potential for state to enact their own reform measures
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Keep with the contract
Oct 1, 2009
By:Barry Senterfitt, Janet Farrer
Model legislation adopted by NCOIL provides that the third party accessing the contract must comply with contacting terms
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Questions in San Francisco
Aug 1, 2009
By:Barry Senterfitt, Janet Farrer
The Golden Gate Restaurant Association argues that contributions to San Francisco's Health Access Program under a 2006 ordinance are preempted by ERISA
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Small employers exempt
Jun 1, 2009
By:Barry Senterfitt, Janet Farrer
Financial considerations, treatment offerings and networks must be comparable to medical benefits
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SCHIP and COBRA affected
Apr 1, 2009
By:Barry Senterfitt
The reinvestment act contains more than $100 billion in federal funding for healthcare initiatives
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Do the math
Feb 1, 2009
By:Barry Senterfitt
Measurement tools used by state regulatory bodies evaluate MCO capitalization and investment
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There will be renewed interest in solvency regulation
Dec 1, 2008
By:Barry Senterfitt
In the midst of current financial turmoil, the industry entrusted with the greatest accumulation of funds is the insurance industry. MCOs and HMOs should expect greater scrutiny of their finances.
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Jul 1, 2008
By:Barry Senterfitt
Capitation and other risk-sharing arrangements have been pursued by provider organizations for the past two decades. Yet the law on whether such arrangements result in the provider organization being in the business of insurance has not fully evolved in all states.
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Open records requests can be better handled when confidential and proprietary documents are subject to public disclosure
Jun 1, 2008
By:Barry Senterfitt, Janet Farrer
When companies interact with governmental bodies, issues related to the Public Information Act frequently arise. It is imperative for those companies to understand the Public Information Act as well as the internal procedures that may be developed to handle open records issues.
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