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State insurance regulators meet with president on health reform

IFAwebnews Staff — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:04:01 +0000

A majority of the states represented in the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) met with President Barack Obama Sept. 22 to discuss implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

State insurance regulators meet with president on health reform via IFAwebnews.

New health reimbursement database program unveiled in New York

Keith L. Martin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:02:34 +0000

Calling for “much-needed transparency, accountability and fairness,” in consumer reimbursement for out-of-network health care, New York’s attorney general revealed details of a new, nationwide database to bring about change.

New health reimbursement database program unveiled in New York via IFAwebnews.

Michigan congressman calls for answers on health insurer ‘gag order’

Keith L. Martin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:27:30 +0000

Indicating it was “inappropriate political pressure,” a ranking member of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee wants answers on why a federal agency is preventing health insurers from discussing the impact of reform efforts with their clients.

Michigan congressman calls for answers on health insurer ‘gag order’ via IFAwebnews.

Administration to boost Medicare, close ‘doughnut hole’ with reforms

Sharmina Manandhar and Megan E. Gustafson — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:23:12 +0000

Vice President Joseph Biden sought to allay the fears of seniors Wednesday, assuring them that their Medicare benefits are safe -- and will be stronger -- under the administration's health care reform plan.

Administration to boost Medicare, close ‘doughnut hole’ with reforms via IFAwebnews.

Biden tells NAIC that insurance companies need ‘ground rules’

Sharmina Manandhar — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:01:28 +0000

As part of a two-day effort in Maryland to sell President Barack Obama's health care plan, Vice President Joe Biden Tuesday (Sept. 22) told the National Association of Insurance Commissioners basic "ground rules" are needed for insurance companies.

Biden tells NAIC that insurance companies need ‘ground rules’ via IFAwebnews.

Obama Administration sees no ‘need to have brokers out selling’ health insurance plans

Tony Ondrusek — Wed, 27 May 2009 02:39:31 +0000

Yup, right from the horse’s mouth, comes this statement that the Obama Administration believes that cutting brokers out of the health insurance equation is the right thing to do.

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Obama Administration sees no ‘need to have brokers out selling’ health insurance plans via IFAwebnews.

Producer groups unite in opposition to speedy health reform

Keith L. Martin — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:53:36 +0000

Five national insurance agent organizations have joined to urge Congress not to rush health care reform by including it in pending budget discussions.

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Producer groups unite in opposition to speedy health reform via IFAwebnews.

NAIFA group fears move toward single-payer system

Keith L. Martin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:37:18 +0000

The health insurance division of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors is voicing its opposition to a government-sponsored health plan as a part of any national health care ... Read →

NAIFA group fears move toward single-payer system via IFAwebnews.

Obama creates White House office for health reform

Bob Graham — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:07:51 +0000

President Barack Obama has upped the ante on serious health care reform with the creation of an executive office for health care reform.

Barack Obama

On Wednesday (April 8), Obama ... Read →

Obama creates White House office for health reform via IFAwebnews.

Senator: Government health insurance plan has support

IFAwebnews Staff — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:34:00 +0000

A U.S. senator says that there is support by both Democrats and Republicans to let uninsured Americans buy into a health insurance plan run by the government.

Tom Harkin

Sen. Tom ... Read →

Senator: Government health insurance plan has support via IFAwebnews.