Healthcare

Who will profit from Medicare reform?

December 9, 2003  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The San Diego Union-Tribune</p> <p>Some Democrats have already discussed introducing moderating legislation, but it's not likely to hold the day, unless it helps the medical-insurance complex make more money. The clear signal from Capitol Hill is that benefiting sellers, not seniors, is w</p>

Who will profit from Medicare reform?

December 9, 2003  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<!-- excerpt --><p>The clear signal from Capitol Hill is that benefiting sellers, not seniors, is what Medicare reform is all about.</p>

Medical matters that could affect your next trip to the doctor.

December 3, 2003  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">CNN-TV - WOLF BLITZER REPORTS</p> <p>Where did the nation's first challenge to medical malpractice insurance rate hikes take place? The answer, California. The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, a California nonprofit organization, made the first ever consumer group challenge ear</p>

Hasta La Vista HMO Regulation?

November 26, 2003  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<font face="verdana,sans-serif" size="2">Capitol insiders are abuzz with news that Governor Schwarzenegger is considering eliminating the four year old Department of Managed Health Care in the interest of "efficiency" and...</font>

Healthcare Leadership & Management Report

November 24, 2003  ·  Consumer Watchdog

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Study: HMOs take money from patient care

November 24, 2003  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">United Press International (UPI)</p> <p>New research indicates the nation's six largest HMOs increase their earnings and profitability by dramatically cutting the amount they spend on medical care. The study, released Monday by FTCR, indicates patients spent more for less coverage.</p>

The Governor’s Wayward Broom;

November 23, 2003  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>'Housecleaning' puts special interests first.</h3> <p>In his first week, the governor who was going to oust special interests has managed not only to give them the keys to government, he's created a potential separation-of-powers crisis. At the very least, his Executive Order 2 is going to force government</p>

Commentary: The Governor’s Wayward Broom;

November 23, 2003  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>'Housecleaning' puts special interests first.</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>In his first week, the governor who was going to oust special interests has managed not only to give them the keys to government, he's created a potential separation-of-powers crisis. At the very least, his Executive Order 2 is going to force government</p>

And for My Second Act…Rolling Back the Law

November 18, 2003  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<font face="verdana,sans-serif" size="2">In Executive Order No. 2, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has frozen all pending state regulations for a duplicative review of their impact on businesses in the state. The 180 day freeze is a...</font>

Answering the Challenge

November 17, 2003  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Groups start contests to help fix Healthcare system</h3><p class="source">Modern Healthcare</p> <p>The not-for-profit FTCR has launched a statewide contest seeking the best new ideas on how to remove "profiteering, waste and bloated administrative costs" from the healthcare system without cutting existing programs or limiting access to care.</p>

Merger would bring multimillion dollar windfall to WellPoint CEO

November 17, 2003  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Health & Medicine Week</p> <p>"Our insurance premiums should not be used to finance golden parachutes for company executives," said FTCR's Jerry Flanagan.</p>

Kaiser reports jump in income;

November 4, 2003  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>HMO says double-digit rate hikes to continue</h3><p class="source">Alameda Times-Star (Alameda, CA)</p> <p>"Kaiser's latest profit reports come at a time when skyrocketing premium rates are uninsuring the insured and creating incredible roadblocks for Californians who don't have access to care," said Jerry Flanagan, spokesman for FTCR.</p>