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Traumatic Brain Injury In The News
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT
Few Californians Participating in Coverage Rescission Settlements
A new report prepared for an Assembly committee finds that only 5% of Californians who had their health insurance policies rescinded have taken advantage of settlements that state regulators reached with five major health insurers. The settlements required the insurers to reinstate coverage and offer reimbursements for out-of-pocket medical expenses. Los Angeles Times et al.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT
Democrats Begin Plotting Two-Pronged Strategy To Pass Health Care Reform
Democratic lawmakers are developing a strategy to move forward on their two-part approach to pass health care reform legislation. The second step of the process would use a "corrections" measure to make House-favored changes to the Senate legislation. CQ Today et al.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT
Blue Shield Foundation Awards Almost $9M for Clinics, Other Programs
Of the nearly $9 million that the Blue Shield of California Foundation is awarding in first quarter grants this year, about $7.2 million will go to help support community health clinics. The clinics will have the power to decide how the funds are used. San Francisco Business Times.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT
Senate Clears Path for Vote on Jobs Bill That Averts Medicare Cuts
Yesterday, the Senate invoked cloture to advance a jobs bill to a final vote scheduled for today. The bill includes provisions that would avert cuts to Medicare physician reimbursements and extend temporary aid to state Medicaid programs. CQ Today, Congress Daily.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT
Obama To Expand Audit Authority for Agencies, Health Care Programs
This week, President Obama is expected to authorize more federal agencies and health care programs to contract private companies to conduct audits. The directive is part of a broader effort to combat fraud in federal programs such as Medicaid and Medicare. Wall Street Journal.
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