Insurance

Gray Davis’ Edison problem

July 31, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>The governor struggles to orchestrate a multimillion-dollar bailout of the utility that has spent big bucks on his campaign.</h3><p class="source">Salon.com</p> <p>Ever since his January State of the State address, in which he dwelled on the state's power crisis but neglected to mention private utilities' central role in devising the deregulation scheme that caused it, California Gov. Gray Davis has been searching</p>

Bailout Watch #60 – Jul 25, 2001

July 25, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #60 - Jul 25, 2001</strong><br/> <br/> Last Wednesday, the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued a proposed "Rate...

Kaiser Backs Union Plan to Boost Nurse Staffing Levels

July 20, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>HMO says move could cost $200 million a year. Critics charge that the firm is trying to head off new state standards.</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>Kaiser Permanente is throwing its support behind a union proposal to boost nurse staffing levels, a move that could cost its 28 California hospitals $120 million to $200 million annually, Kaiser officials said Thursday.</p>

2 Edison bailout bills advance in Assembly Energy

July 19, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>The competing plans clear committees and may face the full chamber today.</h3><p class="source">Orange County Register</p>

Consumers’ HMO complaints listed by state agency

July 18, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The San Diego Union-Tribune</p> <p>How does your health plan stack up against the rest?</p>

No Accord Near on Edison Rescue

July 17, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>With Davis' proposal languishing and rival versions being crafted, the issue continues to be divisive.</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>The California Assembly has yet to begin debating an alternative plan to save Southern California Edison from bankruptcy-but already Monday, fissures were emerging that could signal trouble for the measure by Democratic leaders.</p>

Local Forces Playing Key Roles in Patient Rights Issue

July 16, 2001  ·  Jamie Court

<h3>list of California politicians, business leaders advocating patients' rights</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Business Journal</p> <p>Jamie Court <br> Title: Executive Director <br> Organization: Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (formerly Californians for Quality Care)</p>

Viagra coverage left up to Kaiser

July 11, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Judge's ruling may give HMO more power over formulating its prescription drug plan</h3><p class="source">The San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>The state can't require Kaiser health plans to cover Viagra, a Sacramento judge said, in a ruling that could ultimately give health maintenance organizations considerable more authority over their prescription drug plans.</p>

AAA Won’t Disclose Its Future Purchases

June 28, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Auto Club cites competitive pressures. Group says it paid</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>The Automobile Club of Southern California and its insurance affiliate paid $100 million to acquire the nation's leading Hawaii tour packager, and the Auto Club said it might buy other providers of club services in the future.</p>

Bailout Watch #55 – Jun 22, 2001

June 22, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #55 - Jun 22, 2001<br/> <br/> Edison Bailout Hearing in Sacramento: Bailout NOT DOA.</strong> In a mid-afternoon hearing held by the...

Individual insurance a problem

June 21, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>People trying to get individual health insurance routinely get rejected for conditions as minor as hay fever or an old knee injury, according to a study released yesterday.</p>

Bailout Watch #54 – Jun 19, 2001

June 19, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #54 - Jun 19, 2001<br/> <br/> President Bush talks his way out of a jam.</strong> The Bush administration is in the awkward position of...