Privacy
Few details on tax return;
Governor reports how much he paid and gave to charitySacramento Bee "He's releasing the numerator but not the denominator," said Jamie Court,…
Dec 9, 2004Consumer Watchdog
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Energy
Refinery granted reprieve;
Shell refinery in Bakersfield, CA reaches pact with EPA to stay openThe Bakersfield Californian Shell critic Jamie Court said Monday that Shell's…
Dec 7, 2004
Energy
PUC’s firecracker ignites final salvo
The San Diego Union-Tribune Loretta Lynch leaves the CPUC as a commissioner at year's end vilified by energy companies and applauded by…
Dec 7, 2004
Courtroom
Gale One file – Not everyone’s happy; Anthem closes $16.4 billion deal for WellPoint
By Laura B. Benko, GALE ONFILE https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA126018328&sid=sitemap&v=2.1&it=r&p=HRCA&sw=w&userGroupName=anon%7E4daaaeb2&aty=open-web-entry It’s official: There’s a new world order in the health insurance industry. Modern Healthcare After…
Dec 6, 2004
Insurance
Party Is Over on Workers’ Comp
The Los Angeles Times Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi has called for workers' comp premium reductions totaling 22% to match the savings by…
Dec 3, 2004
In The News
New Federal Law Kicks In
Will allow people to get free credit reports & help combat the growing identity theft crisisCBS-TV National Evening News "It will give…
Dec 1, 2004
Insurance
Merger of HMOs approved;
State unveils plans to use new fundsThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution A California-based consumer group, the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, noted the…
Dec 1, 2004
Courtroom
Sacramento Bee – Health giants wrap up merger
Anthem, WellPoint clear Georgia hurdle. Sacramento Bee Anthem Inc. and WellPoint Health Networks Inc. completed their $16.5 billion merger on Tuesday, after…
Dec 1, 2004
Insurance
Anthem, WellPoint Merger Is Complete;
Deal creates the biggest U.S. health insurer. One executive says members can expect more choices but not lower prices.The Los Angeles Times…
Dec 1, 2004
Healthcare
Consumer Group Demands Merck Disclose Amount of Executive Payouts;
Golden Parachutes Cost Seniors & Patients in Higher Drug Prices
Nov 30, 2004
Insurance
With Georgia on board, Anthem, WellPoint complete merger
Associated Press Jerry Flanagan of FTCR said the millions of dollars to improve health care in two states was "chump change" compared…
Nov 30, 2004
Courtroom
Daily News – After a year, ‘We’re done’
By Evan Pondel, DAILY NEWS Anthem joins with WellPoint Anthem Inc. and WellPoint Health Networks Inc. said Tuesday that they had completed…
Nov 30, 2004
Insurance
Less of a cushion;
Insurers are reducing coverage for homeowners and canceling their policies after claims.Los Angeles Times Underinsured homes. Ever-rising premiums. Stealth changes. Intrusive satellite…
Nov 28, 2004
Insurance
Small, big business team up again;
Government regulations held back in elections through grass roots, moneyThe San Francisco Chronicle California businesses staved off government regulation through ballot initiatives…
Nov 26, 2004
Insurance
Lawsuit limits grind forward despite criticism
Cleveland Plain Dealer Last month, the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights released a document from the nation's largest medical malpractice insurer,…
Nov 26, 2004
Courtroom
Sacramento Bee – Make Blue Cross pay, group’s suit demands
By Thuy-Doan Le, SACRAMENTO BEE The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights has filed a lawsuit to force the state to collect…
Nov 24, 2004
Insurance
Group sues WellPoint for $500 million;
Watchdog says unit shortchanged taxpayers in California, skirted tax for for-profit PPOs.The Indianapolis Star The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights charged…
Nov 24, 2004
In The News
Los Angeles Times – WellPoint Back Taxes Sought
By Lisa Girion, LOS ANGELES TIMES A consumer advocacy group that alleges WellPoint Health Networks Inc. owes California up to $500 million…
Nov 23, 2004