Three of the six health plans selected to participate in Massachusetts’ CMS-funded demonstration program for Medicare-Medicaid dual eligibles recently dropped out, Atlantic Information Services’ s Medicare Advantage News has learned, largely because of dissatisfaction with the Medicare capitated payment rates on which they had just received data.
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Tailwind Management Systems Inc. announces full integration of its transportation management software with SaferWatch™ a carrier validation and selection application. Through their user friendly web services, they provide a best-in-class carrier selection and risk management framework on every registered motor carrier with constantly updated…
InVEST, the insurance industry’s premier classroom to career education program, has awarded a $500 scholarship to Melissa Biro from Granby High School in Norfolk, Va.. “InVEST congratulates Melissa Brio who is among the 65 students from the across the country earning scholarships this year,” says Heather Minkler, chair of the National InVEST board of directors…
InVEST, the insurance industry’s premier classroom to career education program, has awarded a $500 scholarship to John Auden from Naperville North High School in Naperville, Ill.. “InVEST congratulates John Auden who is among the 65 students from the across the country earning scholarships this year,” says Heather Minkler, chair of the National InVEST board of…
USAA experienced a financial hiccup in the first half of the year. USAA didn’t offer a detailed explanation for the slip, but company president and chief executive officer Joe Robles Jr. mentioned weather-related insurance claims in the update…
A recent study by the Department of Health and Human Services showed that premiums rose 3 percent for Americans who received health insurance from their employers between 2011 and 2012.. At its board of trustees meeting Monday, Kerrville Independent School District officials talked extensively about rising health care costs, particularly related to…
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department issued the following news release:. The Pennsylvania Insurance Department revoked eight licenses from individuals in the second quarter of 2013 for violating Pennsylvania laws or regulations. The department also collected more than $343,000 in penalties and fines, as well as more than $73,000 in restitution.
Recently the Huffington Post reported that a new poll by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce revealed that “Half of small business owners polled indicated they would either cut employee hours or employ fewer full-time workers to avoid Obamacare’s requirement that employees working over 30 hours a week receive employer-provided health insurance, according to the…
The PPP is dedicated to offering comprehensive and innovative Professional Liability and Business Insurance solutions to the dental community. Understanding the importance of informing dentists of the inherent risks associated with practicing dentistry, the PPP has improved their online portal. The website provides information with live updates, PPP’…
The independent and impartial guide,‘ A Consumers Guide to Life Insurance’, is published by Private Healthcare UK, the UK’ s leading website on private healthcare, and sponsored by InsureMe-on-Line, the online guide to insurance products. The guide is now available to download from Private Healthcare UK. The guide has been written by Ian Youngman, a writer and…
Edward L. Shackelford, President& CEO of The Assurance Group announces that Michele Nickel has joined The Assurance Group as a Regional Vice President. “I am honored to be a part of The Assurance Group and play such a large role in the management of their sales team in the Florida area. Curt Klein, Chief Marketing Officer of The Assurance Group, commented on Nickels…
Edward L. Shackelford, President& CEO of The Assurance Group, announces that Kimberley Fultz has joined The Assurance Group as a Regional Sales Manager. Fultz explains,“ What I find most rewarding about moving forward with The Assurance Group is the ability to help seniors understand the products that will best suit their needs. Curt Klein, Chief Marketing…
Tradesure Insurance, a Birmingham based Insurance Company presents a new Buying Guide for motor trade insurance. Emma Bicknell, Development Manager at Tradesure Insurance, says:“ It’s crucial to make sure you have the right motor trade insurance to suit your business needs. Tradesure Insurance has found that a lot of businesses do not think about specific…
Unum announced that Steven A. Zabel has been named senior vice president and chief risk officer for the company, effective August 5. In this capacity, Zabel will be responsible for the oversight of Unum’s enterprise risk management program and will relocate to the company’s Chattanooga headquarters. He joins Unum from Genworth Financial, where he was most…
Findings from MetLife’s 11th Annual Study of Employee Benefits Trends, reveal that concerns about addressing healthcare costs are impacting both employers and employees. According to the company, 61 percent of employees are worried about having enough money to meet out-of-pocket medical costs that are not covered by health insurance and employers are…
In addition, reference is made to our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and related Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10- K. As used in this Quarterly Report, the terms “MEDNAX”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to MEDNAX, Inc. and its…
The following MD&A provides a review of our financial condition at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. We completed our acquisition of Coventry on May 7, 2013. As a result, Coventry’s results after that date are reflected in our results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013,…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 30, 2013– Foremost Insurance Group won two prestigious industry awards at the annual Insurance Marketing and Communications Association conference and competition showcase recently held in Philadelphia. The IMCA holds the annual competition to recognize outstanding marketing and communications work in the insurance industry…
SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a revision of a currently approved information collection. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 30, 2013.
