The Department of Health and Human Services is attempting to increase enrollment in the Preexisting Condition Insurance Plan by reducing premiums and making application requirements less stringent, according to an American Medical News report.
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In a panel discussion at 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference in Chicago on June 10, Brent Lambert, MD, FACS, principal and founder, ASCOA, and Bill Prentice, JD, executive director, ASC Association discussed the expected impact of…
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Ortmann Healthcare Consultants has announced the retirement of its president and founder, Fred W. Ortmann III.
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Health insurer Blue Shield of California plans to cut premiums by 2.5 percent for many policyholders this year, according to an LA Times report.
A Washington state law signed May 11 aims to increase transparency around insurance premium increases, according to a News Tribune report.
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A recent ruling by the American Board of Anesthesiologists established that the board will revoke certification of anesthesiologists who participate in capital punishment, according to a Washington Post report.