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Survey finds patients and doctors are unaware of a state law granting independent appeals of insurer decisions.Los Angeles Times Most Californians remain…
May 5, 2003Associated Press State & Local Wire Molina Healthcare Inc., one of the nation's most profitable HMOs that serves Medicaid patients, is under…
May 5, 2003Costly earthquake insurance leaves many homeowners in a quandary, facing high deductibles and no coverage for garages, pools and other structures.Los Angeles…
May 4, 2003Some say Molina's hefty margins may come at expense of quality care. Supporters cite diverse coverage for its success.Los Angeles Times But…
May 4, 2003Orange County Register (California) The Legislature's 2002 finale featured a pitched battle over an issue known as ''the persistency factor.'' If it…
May 4, 2003The Daily News of Los Angeles Consumer advocates accused the companies of price-gouging Friday as ChevronTexaco joined other oil giants in reporting…
May 3, 2003Insurance Proposal Violates Consumer Protection Law SB 841 will add a surcharge to consumers who cannot afford to maintain continuous auto insurance…
May 1, 2003Daily Forty-Niner (CSU Long Beach, CA) The Enron scandal has taught us that we need to keep a closer watch on how…
May 1, 2003AB1191 Would Help Homeowners Understand Rate Hikes and Non-Renewals; Correct Mistakes in Homeowners Insurance Policies The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights…
Apr 30, 2003A company's third felony conviction would bring a ban on operating in California.Los Angeles Times The strikes would apply to virtually any…
Apr 30, 2003Corporate Three Strikes Bill Passes Senate Committee Legislation banning corporations from doing business in California if they are convicted of three or…
Apr 29, 2003Managed Care Week Calls for universal coverage intensified last week, with proposals outlined by a nonprofit insurer, a presidential candidate and a…
Apr 28, 2003As a policy, lower costs, higher quality and universal access go hand in hand. The more patients who are insured, the lower…
Apr 27, 2003Blue Cross, Kaiser propose statewide planLA Daily News A proposal that insures the 6.6 million Californians who lack medical coverage would increase…
Apr 25, 2003Sacramento Bee Those who pay skyrocketing HMO premiums cannot afford to be as incurious as Weintraub was in his column, in which…
Apr 23, 2003Nation Should Not Adopt California's Failed Malpractice System A California law which caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice suits will override the…
Apr 21, 2003National Underwriter "When you start installing these tracking devices in cars, you end up moving too close to a person's privacy for…
Apr 21, 2003A law intended to close a loophole that let the wealthy avoid taxes is increasingly snaring middle-class earners.The Los Angeles Times "It's…
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