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All Presidential Candidates Support Some Form Of HMO Liability; All Candidates Must Be Pressed On Details

Historically, First Bi-Partisan Agreement To Reform ERISA

The Oaks Project “Tools of Democracy” – The Issues We Work On

The Oaks Project trains citizens to build a powerful democracy that works for everybody. These are the tools of a powerful democracy.

Vote for Fair Play — Yes on Props. 30 and 31

SF Chronicle EditorialSan Francisco Chronicle In one of the most cynical manipulations of the initiative process to date, the special interests who…

Consumers Need Props. 30 and 31

SF Examiner EditorialSan Francisco Examiner Californians should give themselves the right to sue automobile insurance companies that unfairly delay or refuse to…

Why Must HMOs Be Liable?

HMO liability legislation is essential for patients to have state law rights which protect against quality of care violations. This fact sheet…

Lifeline Auto Insurance: The Basics

A short breakdown of the cost, eligibility requirements and restrictions on California's low-cost auto insurance plan.

Consumer Alert: Insurance Companies Attack California Consumer Protection Laws, Props 30 & 31

The insurance industry bombarded Californians with ads urging voters to vote no on pro-consumer Props 30 & 31. Why?

Disorder in the courts?

The opinion of the Mercury NewsSan Jose Mercury News Vote yes on 30 and 31 to make sure insurance companies are accountable

A Failed Experiment: Analysis and Evaluation of No-Fault Laws

This is a detailed look at how no fault laws have worked in practice. Data from no fault states shows that no…

An Analysis and Critique of the RAND Corporation’s Studies in Support of No Fault Laws

Santa Monica, California-based RAND Corporation has repeatedly issued studies suggesting that no fault will lower premiums (even though it never has). This…

The Private HMO Justice System for Injured California Patients: Is It Fair?

FTCR's downloadble pamphlet about "pre-dispute, binding arbitration" contracts with HMOs.

Yes on Props. 30 and 31: Fair incentives for insurers to do the right thing

Sacramento Bee EditorialSacramento Bee Voters, beware: Propositions 30 and 31 on the March ballot are trick questions. Insurance companies have already spent…

Get better care by being a little pushy with your doctor

U.S. News & World Report I really don't have time to explain all this," Dennis Moore's physician said as he hurried away,…

Lynch ready to energize PUC post

Longtime Davis ally expected to be named commission presidentSan Francisco Examiner Never one to straddle the fence, Loretta Lynch climbed over one…

Bill Seeks Ban On Trial Waiver

Oakland Tribune OAKLAND -- Health maintenance organizations would be prevented from requiring incoming patients to sign away their rights to a jury…

CA Legislation To Ban Pre-Dispute Forced Arbitration At HMOs Would Have Allowed Lung Cancer Patient His Day In Court

Texas Liability Model Shows Success

Texas Senate Bill 386 became law on September 1, 1997 to provide patient protection by assuring that managed care companies are responsible…

Healthcare Costs Not Hiked By HMO Liability

Numerous official studies show liability reform would be both health-enhancing and cost-effective.