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An unintended loophole in the federal ERISA law prevents patients with private-sector, employer-paid healthcare from recovering damages against HMOs that harm them.…
Jan 19, 2000USA TODAY Harry and Louise, the TV ad characters used by the insurance industry to help defeat President Clinton's health reform plan,…
Jan 18, 200099.87% of Anti-30/31 Money From Out-of-State Insurance Companies
Jan 18, 2000External review systems are the HMO industry's reform of choice, because they permit bureaucratic maneuvers by HMOs that an ill patient has…
Jan 17, 2000The Recorder SACRAMENTO -- Declaring that a crucial piece of legislation was left out of HMO reform last year, Assemblywoman Sheila Kuehl,…
Jan 16, 2000Los Angeles Times SACRAMENTO -- Millions of Californians who are members of HMOs would be assured the right to a court hearing…
Jan 16, 2000An internal video of Aetna lawyers training claims managers about procedures for denying claims shows the insurer considers liability exposure in determining…
Jan 15, 2000In California, "independent" external review has proven to be anything but independent, while failing managed care patients.
Jan 11, 2000Insurance Policyholders and Patients Lack A Voice in Insurance and Healthcare Ratemaking and Policy Proceedings Insurance companies spend millions to advocate for…
Jan 1, 2000The San Diego Union-Tribune SAN FRANCISCO -- San Diego Gas & Electric Co. may seek an increase in the electricity rates that…
Jan 1, 2000San Diego Union Tribune Advocates of two propositions intended to boost the clout of accident victims in dealing with recalcitrant insurance companies…
Dec 30, 1999Insurance Companies Hide Behind MADD in Effort to Defeat Props. 30 and 31
Dec 30, 1999Indiana joins national trend to prohibit contracts with court reportersThe Indiana Lawyer The establishment of long-term, exclusive agreements for services between court…
Dec 22, 1999