Consumer Watchdog

HMO Patient Self-Defense Kit

From Making a Killing by Jamie Court and Francis Smith

New Bill Asks For More Clout For Doctors

Sacramento Bee

Rising debt could mean rate hike for SDG&E

The San Diego Union-Tribune SAN FRANCISCO -- San Diego Gas & Electric Co. may seek an increase in the electricity rates that…

CA Governor Davis Signs HMO Liability Law, Other HMO Reforms; Consumer Group Says End To Mandatory Binding Arbitration Now Needed

MADD shocks activists with insurer alliance

San Diego Union Tribune Advocates of two propositions intended to boost the clout of accident victims in dealing with recalcitrant insurance companies…

MADD’S Stance On Insurance Initiatives Hurts Victims Of Drunk Drivers, Violates Nat’l Policy

Insurance Companies Hide Behind MADD in Effort to Defeat Props. 30 and 31

Anti-contracting law takes effect Jan. 1

Indiana joins national trend to prohibit contracts with court reportersThe Indiana Lawyer The establishment of long-term, exclusive agreements for services between court…

Commercial Trade Book On HMO Abuses Is Now Free On Internet; Is First Virtual Book Allowing Patients To Submit Their Proposed Additions

Interactive Making A Killing To Be Living Archive of HMO Secrets & Scandals

Several Area Cities Targeted for Campaign Reform Drive

Los Angeles Times Led by consumer advocate Ralph Nader, a new organization is launching a campaign in Santa Monica, Pasadena, Claremont and…

Oaks Project Launches Package of Taxpayer Protection Initiatives

All-volunteer signature drive to stop conflicts of interest that gouge taxpayers

Website Map Illustrates State Farm Redlining in Los Angeles, CA

State Farm, in San Francisco Court Today, Seeks to Restrict Further Release of Data

State Farm Suit Seeks Return of Data Critics Say Indicate Redlining

Los Angeles Times State Farm Insurance is suing the state and a former Texas insurance commissioner for the return of information it…

State Farm Sues Over Release of Documents Suggesting Alleged Redlining

Associated Press State Farm is suing the state and a former Texas insurance commissioner, demanding he return proprietary information the company says…

State Farm Sues To Squelch Public Information Showing That Company Ignores the Poor

State Farm Rarely a Neighbor In California's Poor and Minority Communities, According to Data

Justices Block Bid To Skirt Arbitration In Malpractice Cases

State High Court Rules That Consumers Can Still Ask Courts To Bar Deceptive Practices But Otherwise Must Honor Agreements To Settle DisputesLos…

HMOs: ‘Feel Good’ Campaign Uses Docs

American Health Line In an attempt to combat the public's seemingly increasing negative perception of managed care companies, the Coalition of Affordable…

Court Says Judges Can Ban Deceptive HMO Practices

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO -- In a victory for consumers, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a patient can go to…

Insurers’ group wins praise with a frank ‘call to action’

USA TODAY WASHINGTON -- A major health insurers' trade group is winning cautious praise, even from some staunch HMO critics, for admitting…