By: Don Jergler (Insurance Journal) July 2014
A decision by California Insurance Commissioner Dave … Continue reading
EAST HAZEL CREST, Ill. — On its surface, the Affordable Care Act seems like a boon for addiction treatment centers like the South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, housed in a no-frills former hotel outside Chicago. Continue reading
What is the subrogation process in a claim? Many times, to the benefit of the insured, the subrogation progress is initiated by the insurance carrier after closure of the initial claim. When subrogation occurs, the claims process has not yet ended. Continue reading
Companies that acknowledge the difference between safety and compliance are less likely to see workplace accidents caused by complacent employees, according to an official with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Continue reading
By: Gina Kolata (New York Times) June 2014
NEW BRITAIN, CONN. — Propped up in … Continue reading
Charges for some of the most common inpatient procedures surged at hospitals across the country in 2012 from a year earlier, some at more than four times the national rate of inflation, according to data released by Medicare officials on Monday. Continue reading
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security advised computer users to consider using alternatives to Microsoft Corp’s Internet Explorer browser until the company fixes a security flaw that hackers have used to launch attacks. Continue reading
Workers compensation physician fee schedules can help control costs, but a higher maximum reimbursable amount might lead providers to charge more for workers comp services than patients covered by group health plans, according to a report released Tuesday. Continue reading
