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AHIP on board with federal effort to improve health literacy

Keith L. Martin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:31:28 +0000

America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) said it supports a new federal effort to make health care clearer to the public, an effort it says it has already undertaken.

AHIP on board with federal effort to improve health literacy via IFAwebnews.

Health Savings Account enrollment hits 10 million mark

IFAwebnews Staff — Wed, 26 May 2010 12:11:59 +0000

The number of people who are covered by Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) has reached 10 million, spurred in part by strong growth in the large-group market, according to America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP).

Health Savings Account enrollment hits 10 million mark via IFAwebnews.

Senate Democrats pitch plan to rein in rising health insurance premiums

Keith L. Martin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:21:41 +0000

While not included in sweeping federal health reform, the head of the Senate’s health committee said “we can and should do more” to protect consumers from unjustified premium increases.

Senate Democrats pitch plan to rein in rising health insurance premiums via IFAwebnews.

‘Disappointment’ reigns among insurers, agents over health reform bill

Keith L. Martin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:16:16 +0000

Recognizing the historical aspect and increased coverage provided through the health reform bill approved by the U.S. House of Representatives, insurance companies and at least one agents’ group are not sharing the enthusiasm of Democrats.

‘Disappointment’ reigns among insurers, agents over health reform bill via IFAwebnews.

Health insurers’ group critical of reform bill’s cost cutting measures

Keith L. Martin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:51:50 +0000

While Democrats and Republicans gear up for a showdown on health care reform legislation, a national association representing insurers says the proposed solution raises prices and stalls necessary treatment.

Health insurers’ group critical of reform bill’s cost cutting measures via IFAwebnews.

U.S. House approves end of health insurers’ antitrust exemption

Keith L. Martin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:35:23 +0000

In a move U.S. House leaders say will promote competition in the marketplace and additional freedom for the American people, the Congressional body has voted to strip private health insurers of their 65-year-old antitrust exemption.

U.S. House approves end of health insurers’ antitrust exemption via IFAwebnews.

Insurers: Lawmakers wrong to focus on premiums, ignoring ‘real issue’

Keith L. Martin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:36:22 +0000

The focus of some sharp criticism in recent days, the nation’s private insurance companies are now taking Washington, D.C., to task for painting them as the bad guys, solely responsible for rising healthcare costs.

Insurers: Lawmakers wrong to focus on premiums, ignoring ‘real issue’ via IFAwebnews.

Obama’s health reform plan omits public option, targets premium hikes

Keith L. Martin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:23:24 +0000

In a plan the White House says “bridges the gap” between House and Senate health reform bills, President Barack Obama laid out a comprehensive proposal he feels will make coverage more affordable and accessible, while calling for greater accountability by stakeholders in the market.

Obama’s health reform plan omits public option, targets premium hikes via IFAwebnews.

AHIP says rising health costs ‘crushing’ economy, should be reform focus

Keith L. Martin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:52:43 +0000

Backing up its belief that comprehensive health care reform in Washington, D.C., should not focus solely on insurance, the trade group representing health insurers says new data on health costs is further proof of the need for more widespread change.

AHIP says rising health costs ‘crushing’ economy, should be reform focus via IFAwebnews.

Health insurance trade groups criticize Senate’s reform bill

Bob Graham — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:03:48 +0000

Two health insurance industry trade groups voiced concern with the U.S. Senate’s passage of a $871 billion health care reform bill Dec. 24.

Health insurance trade groups criticize Senate’s reform bill via IFAwebnews.