A look at health care plan from Sen. Max BaucusSeptember 8th, 2009 A look at Baucus health care planA look at a health care overhaul plan from Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., under discussion by six senators on the Finance Committee.
California Attorney General Brown to investigate claim 1 in 5 HMO claims deniedSeptember 3rd, 2009 Calif. AG to probe rejection of medical claimsLOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Jerry Brown is looking into claims that the state's top health insurers reject about 20 percent of medical claims. In a statement, Brown says deputies in his office are launching an independent inquiry because a high denial rate suggests the system itself is dysfunctional.
Heath insurer stocks dip lower than market after Congress asks for financial informationAugust 19th, 2009 Health insurance stocks dip lower than marketINDIANAPOLIS — Managed care stocks dipped slightly lower than the overall market Wednesday, after insurers received more bad publicity with letters from Congress asking for executive compensation details and other financial information. Several stocks fell around 1 percent while the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index climbed slightly.
House Democrats request detailed records from industry opposed to health legislationAugust 19th, 2009 Insurance spokesman decries 'fishing expedition'WASHINGTON — A spokesman for the health insurance industry accused Democrats of mounting a "fishing expedition" on Wednesday, as individual insurers decided whether to honor a request for financial records sought in a House committee's investigation. Robert Zirkelbach, spokesman for the American Health Insurancance Plans, said Democrats on the panel hoped to "silence the health insurance industry and distract attention away from the fact that the American people are rejecting a government-run plan" as part of President Barack Obama's planned overhaul.
4 killed, including 2 children, when SUV collides head-on with dump truck in MinnesotaJuly 29th, 2009 4 dead after dump truck collides with SUV in Minn.INDEPENDENCE, Minn. — Police say two children are among four people killed when a sport utility vehicle crossed the center line and collided head-on with a dump truck west of Minneapolis.
Obama summons Democrats on key House panel to White House, intensifies health care pushJuly 21st, 2009 Obama pushes House on health care initiativeWASHINGTON — With his signature health care initiative buffeted from all sides, President Barack Obama is summoning key House Democrats to the White House as he increases pressure on Congress to get the job done. Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee — the only one of three House panels weighing health overhaul legislation that has yet to pass it — were to meet with the president Tuesday afternoon, the White House announced.
Obama summons Democrats on key House panel to WH, intensifies health care pushJuly 21st, 2009 Obama pushes House on health careWASHINGTON — With his signature health care initiative buffeted from all sides, President Barack Obama is summoning key House Democrats to the White House as he increases pressure on Congress to get the job done. Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee — the only one of three House panels weighing health overhaul legislation that has yet to pass it — were to meet with the president Tuesday afternoon, the White House announced.
A look at details of health care bill passed by the Senate health committeeJuly 16th, 2009 A look at the Senate health committee billA look at the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee:
WHO'S COVERED: Aims to cover 97 percent of Americans. COST: About $615 billion over 10 years, but it's only one piece of a larger Senate bill.
Rep. Waxman, a leader on global warming and health care, hospitalized for testsJuly 1st, 2009 Calif. Democrat Henry Waxman hospitalizedWASHINGTON — A powerful House committee chairman with a central role in President Barack Obama's global warming and health care legislation has been hospitalized. Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., was not feeling well Tuesday and was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for "routine testing," spokeswoman Karen Lightfoot said Wednesday.
Maine man allegedly tries to run down wife with dump truck, but misses and crashes into treesJune 25th, 2009 Man allegedly tries to run down wife, but crashesPORTLAND, Maine — A man accused of trying to run down his wife with a dump truck faces charges of domestic violence and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon. The Portland Press Herald said a 40-year-old man and his wife had been drinking at a friend's house on Wednesday.
Business groups, alarmed over Democratic health proposals, set to meet on strategyJune 12th, 2009 Business groups to meet to plot strategy on healthWASHINGTON — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is convening business groups on Friday to plot strategy as alarm grows over the direction of Democratic health care overhaul proposals.
FDA reviewing Bush-era conclusion on safety of chemical used in baby bottlesJune 3rd, 2009 FDA reviewing decision on safety of BPAWASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing its conclusion from last year that a much-debated chemical used in baby bottles and food containers is safe for infants. The news came just hours after two influential Democrats sent a letter Tuesday questioning that decision to new FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg.
2 Democrats push new FDA chief to review Bush-era conclusion on baby bottle chemical's safetyJune 2nd, 2009 2 Democrats push FDA to review BPA safetyWASHINGTON — Two Democratic lawmakers are calling on the Food and Drug Administration to reconsider its conclusion that a much-debated chemical used in baby bottles and food containers is safe for infants. The FDA said Tuesday it already has plans for such a review.
Miley Cyrus never turns to dad for love adviceApril 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus has revealed that she never asks her dad Billy Ray for advice on her love life, as he is rarely sympathetic about it. Cyrus, 16, who had split from Jonas Brothers star Nick Jonas last year, and is currently dating model/musician Justin Gaston, says that she keeps her relationship woes to herself, as her dad is of no help.
Regulator warns insurers against violating guidelinesMarch 5th, 2009 CHENNAI - India's insurance regulator has warned insurers against violating its anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines, and said it would take 'serious actions' if such cases were found. In a notice to the insurers, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) expressed concern that some insurers were splitting insurance policies and accepting premium in cash even if the amount is more than Rs.50,000.
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