Insurance

Shell Oil Will Not Soften Production at Bakersfield, Calif., Refinery

June 22, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Bakersfield Californian</p> <p>Jamie Court, president of the Santa Monica-based Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, said the statement was "vague" and that he was still concerned Shell would slow refinery production this summer.</p>

Anthem merger to get 2nd hearing;

June 19, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>California official concerned about payouts to WellPoint executives</h3><p class="source">The Indianapolis Star</p> <p>Under the draft proposal, nothing would stop Anthem from removing the remaining $652 million and using it as it wished, said Jerry Flanagan, health care policy director for the Santa Monica, California-based consumer group.</p>

The Arnold Index: Top 100

June 19, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

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Blue Cross of California’s March 31, 2004 Filing with DMHC

June 18, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<!-- excerpt --><p>According to company filings with the state regulators, Blue Cross of California has more than $1 billion in premium funded reserves in jeopardy under the terms of the pending merger between Blue Cross' parent company, WellPoint, and Anthem Inc.</p>

CalPERS opposes WellPoint-Anthem deal, calls for proxy fight

June 14, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Associated Press</p> <p>"Hundreds of millions of dollars in pay-outs to HMO executives would undermine patient care and the stability of the merged company," said Jerry Flanagan of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights.</p>

RISKY BUSINESS;

June 13, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>MORE SMALL-BUSINESS OWNERS, SELF-EMPLOYED GOING WITHOUT HEALTH CARE INSURANCE</h3><p class="source">The Daily News of Los Angeles</p> <p>"What we need to have is a baseline health insurance plan that's affordable and provides quality care without being too watered down," said Jerry Flanagan, health care advocate with FTCR.</p>

Doctor Seeks Waiver from Treating Malpractice Lawyers

June 10, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Morning Edition - National Public Radio (NPR)</p> <p>A South Carolina doctor is asking the American Medical Association to approve as ethical a policy that would permit doctors to refuse treating medical malpractice lawyers. The proposal demonstrates how heated the debate over medical malpractice has become</p>

Concern Voiced on HMO Merger;

June 10, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Proposed takeover of WellPoint by Anthem 'is not in the best interest' of Californians, state insurance chief says.</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>"Gov. Schwarzenegger and state regulators have failed to adequately address serious questions about how the proposed merger will affect patient care," said Jerry Flanagan of FTCR. "The merger must be delayed until those questions are answered."</p>

Calif. hearings may stall WellPoint-Anthem deal

June 10, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Reuters</p> <p>"The merger should be delayed until these questions are answered," Flanagan [of FTCR] said."It's becoming unlikely this will be worked out by the 28th.</p>

Anthem merger runs into roadblock;

June 10, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Delay in deal possible after California's chief says it isn't in state's best interests.</h3><p class="source">The Indianapolis Star</p> <p>The hearing ocurred the day after a California consumer group, FTCR, released a WellPoint document that shows 293 of its executives and managers could reap more than $500 million in merger bonuses, termination payments and stock option gains within three</p>

Consumer Watch – Changing carriers shouldn’t have to mean trashing old cell phone

June 9, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Philadelphia Inquirer</p> <p>FTCR, a consumer organization in California took the campaign a step further this week. It filed a lawsuit in state court there against three national carriers that use compatible technology but routinely "lock" their phones to prevent them from being act</p>

FTCR’s “Friend of the Court” Brief for Poirer v. State Farm Insurance

June 9, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

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