Insurance

Photo ops for sale, governor’s ear, too

March 4, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>SCHWARZENEGGER TO HIT UP BUSINESSES BUT SAYS IT WON'T AFFECT HIS POSITIONS</h3><p class="source">San Jose Mercury News</p> <p>"The governor's office is for sale," said Jerry Flanagan, of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights and ArnoldWatch.org. "It's not rocket science to see that big contributions equal favorable policy."</p>

15 Years of Physicians’ Lies Uncovered

February 28, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

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State Farm rate proposal challenged

February 27, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>FTCR said its analysis indicates that State Farm's request is excessive because it inflates the insurer's estimated future losses, seeks an excessive profit and includes an excessive provision for overhead expenses.</p>

Insurance companies may not cover mudslide destruction to homes in Southern California

February 26, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">CBS Evening News 6:30 PM EST</p> <p>Mr. DOUG HELLER (FTCR): Who'd expect that they wouldn't be covered? That's the most obvious thing. My house was destroyed by a rainstorm. I should be covered. But the way the insurance companies write their policies, it gets excluded.</p>

Missouri Department of Insurance Report: Malpractice Claims and Payouts Down; Doctors’ Premiums Increasing

February 25, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

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Fire the Director

February 24, 2005  ·  Jamie Court

<font face="verdana,sans-serif" size="2">Of all people, Arnold should know that when CNN refers to you as a fading star it's time to shake things up. In this case Arnold needs to get rid the of the director and executive producer of...</font>

LETTERS — Malpractice Rates Fell After Prop. 103 Passed

February 20, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>Dr. Robert Hertzka is dead wrong when he claims that doctors' medical malpractice premiums began to fall in 1985 when California's malpractice damage cap law was upheld in court.</p>

Group set to back redistricting revamp

February 17, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Sacramento Bee</p> <p>Jamie Court of FTCR said he spoke Wednesday with national staff members from Common Cause as well as board members of their California chapter, and he said they told him the organization is set to endorse a compromise redistricting proposal with Schwarzen</p>

Arnold Closes CA Business to Walk Red Carpet

February 16, 2005  ·  Jamie Court

<font face="verdana,sans-serif" size="2">Arnold's CHP detail has visited businesses up and down the capital's K-Street pedestrian mall and asked them to close down their shops for tonight's "Be Cool" premiere and red carpet...</font>

Marsh USA Letter: Malpractice Damage Caps Won’t Lower Doctors’ Premiums

February 14, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

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Voters Might Face Flood of Fall Ballot Initiatives;

February 11, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Almost 80 applications, some redundant, have been submitted to state officials for approval.</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>"Its the apocalypse strategy," said consumer activist Jamie Court of the Santa Monica-based Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, which is backing initiatives on cheaper prescription drugs.</p>

Insurers give Doyle $28,500;

February 4, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Donations called 'quid pro quo politics' after merger</h3><p class="source">Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Wisconsin)</p> <p>The Wellpoint-related donations to Gov. Doyle follow a similar pattern the firm has set elsewhere, said Jerry Flanagan, health-care advocate for FTCR, based in California. Such donations give the appearance of "pay to play," Flanagan said.</p>