Father Dies Awaiting Arbitration Hearing, Family’s Suit Shows HMO’s Trend in Arbitration Delays
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Bill Bars HMOs From Insisting On Dispute Resolution
<p class="source">Associated Presss</p>
<p>SACRAMENTO (AP) -- Health maintenance organization patients could not be forced to take their disputes to arbitration instead of court under a bill that has passed its first test in the Assembly.</p>
HMO Reforms Could Be Foiled In Regulatory Process Without An Effective HMO Czar
<!-- excerpt --><p>The little told story of the true balance of power in American politics is that even when big corporations lose legislatively they get another bite at the apple by using their considerable money and might in the regulatory process to foil reforms.</p>
On Second Thought, Activist Group Sorry To See Aetna CEO Go
<p class="source">Modern Healthcare Magazine</p>
<p>fter calling a year ago for the dismissal of Richard Huber, chief executive officer of Aetna U.S. Healthcare, the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights had second thoughts.</p>
Opponents To Suitor For Aetna Speak Out
<p class="source">San Diego Union Tribune</p>
<p>As quickly as the offer from the parent company of Wellpoint Health Networks Inc. to Aetna Inc. was announced this week, the opposition to the proposed deal was being heard.</p>
“Making HMO Arbitration Voluntary” A Letter To Legislators
<!-- excerpt --><p>Contrary to the implications of the Health Plans' statements, we believe your constituents should never have to choose between access to health coverage and the right to trial should an HMO injure them.</p>
Insurer, Dutch Bank Bid for Aetna
<p class="source">USA Today</p>
<p>A California health insurer and a Dutch investment bank are making a bold bid to take over Aetna US Healthcare.</p>
Insurance Giant Aetna Faces Takeover Bid
<p class="source">LA Times</p>
<p>Medical insurance giant Aetna Inc., its own health faltering amid a growing public outcry over the managed-care industry, said Wednesday that it had received a $ 10.3-billion takeover offer from a partnership that includes smaller rival WellPoint Health N</p>
Aetna Gets Buyout Offer
<p class="source">Washington Post</p>
<p>Aetna Inc., the nation's largest health insurer, said yesterday that it had received a $ 10.3 billion joint buyout offer from WellPoint Health Networks Inc., a California-based health insurance company, and ING America Insurance Holdings Inc., part of a D</p>
New Bill Asks More Clout For Doctors
<p class="source">Sacrmento Bee</p>
<p>A bill that would exempt California doctors in private practice from antitrust laws and let them link together to negotiate better fees from health insurers is shaping up as a feisty legislative battle.</p>
Bill Gives Doctors Leverage
<p class="source">San Francisco Chronicle</p>
<p>California doctors would be able to escape antitrust laws and band together to negotiate fees and contract provisions with health maintenance organizations under legislation introduced Friday by state Sen. Jackie Speier.</p>
Expectations High For Insurers
<p class="source">St. Petersburg Times</p>
<p>Florida has one of the longest lists in the nation of health benefits that must be covered. Lt. Gov. Frank Brogan knows firsthand the difficulties of getting insurance companies to cover certain cancer treatments.</p>