by Admin | Feb 7, 2009 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance Laws, Insurance News, Obamacare
U.S. President Barack Obama reversed controversial Bush administration orders limiting states from expanding a low-income children’s health insurance program. Obama issued a memo reversing his predecessor’s orders on the same day he signed an extension of... by Admin | Feb 7, 2009 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance Laws, Insurance News, Obamacare, Politics
With Michigan’s governor looking on, President Barack Obama reauthorized an expanded health insurance program for children this afternoon, calling it a “down payment on my commitment” to ensure coverage for every American. The $74-billion... by Admin | Jan 27, 2009 | Insurance Laws, Insurance News
The federal government would pay 65% of COBRA health care continuation premium for one year for eligible beneficiaries who have lost their jobs since Sept. 1, 2008, as part of a massive economic stimulus bill unveiled Thursday by the House Democratic leadership. The... by Admin | Jan 27, 2009 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance News
Prospects for health reform drop significantly when Americans hear potential financial trade-offs associated with expanding health insurance coverage, a poll indicates. For example, nearly seven in 10 people say they favor the concept of requiring employers to provide... by Admin | Jan 23, 2009 | Insurance News, Uncategorized
A new pet health-insurance guide for veterinarians was released at this month’s North American Veterinary Conference, representing the latest push by organized veterinary medicine to get practitioners on board with third-party payment systems. “A Veterinarian’s Guide... by Admin | Jan 23, 2009 | Insurance News, Uncategorized
As employers nationwide struggle with rising health care costs, many have implemented a variety of cost saving initiatives. A recent health care survey found the majority of public sector employers are working to control costs by implementing disease management and...