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Phil Roe and Ann Wagner that would block the implementation of the Department of Labor’s new fiduciary rule. On April 10, 2016, the Department of Labor finalized the “fiduciary” rule, which seeks to expand the definition of a qualified “fiduciary”- a person who provides investment advice- in an attempt to prevent purported conflicts of interest in financial advice.

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Managed Care Weekly Digest– Health Exchange Resources predicts a major strategy shift in employers currently offering group Medicare Advantage Retiree medical plans. Based upon 2017 Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services proposed base reimbursement competitive bid structure, an employer offering retiree group…

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Science Letter– On March 28, the U.S. Geological Survey issued a one-year seismic forecast for the United States that for the first time includes ground-shaking hazards from both natural and human-induced earthquakes. The USGS report estimates that about 7 million people in the central and eastern United States now…

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Weekly News– Arthur J. Gallagher& Co. announced the acquisition of KDC Associates, LLC in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kevin Lay and his associates will continue to operate from their current location under the direction of Joel Cavaness, President of Risk Placement Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher& Co..

April 29, 2016- Amada Senior Care, premier provider of non-medical in-home care and assisted living placement counseling, recently opened its newest office in New Jersey– its South Jersey location. Amada franchise partner Diane Ramey came to the senior care industry with over 25 years of experience in durable medical equipment and medical device sales.

Findings on Rheumatoid Arthritis Detailed by Investigators at Northwestern University. By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Weekly News– New research on Autoimmune Diseases and Disorders is the subject of a report. Our news editors obtained a quote from the research from Northwestern University, “We conducted a patient survey to assess…

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Weekly News– Researchers detail new data in Risk Management. For more information on this research see: Biofidelity evaluation of WorldSID and ES-2re under side impact conditions with and without airbag. Accident Analysis and Prevention, 2016; 90: 140-151. Accident Analysis and Prevention can be contacted at:…

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Entertainment Newsweekly– Globe Life And Accident Insurance Company will be hosting the The Miracle League of East Texas at Globe Life Park in Arlington on April 16th. As part of this experience, 12- year-old Joshua Sanders will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Texas Rangers game against the…

The investigation released Thursday determined that the fire was sparked by a PG&E power line that came into contact with a tree, resulting in a wildfire that spread to more than 70,000 acres in Amador and Calaveras counties, killed two people and burned more than 900 structures. The finding has led the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and…

Ambac Financial Group Inc. Files SEC Form PRRN14A, Non-management Revised Preliminary Proxy Soliciting Materials, Contested And Otherwise. By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Weekly News– According to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by VerticalNews journalists, a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing by Ambac…

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Weekly News– A new study on Heart Disorders and Diseases is now available. According to news reporting out of New Haven, Connecticut, by VerticalNews editors, research stated, “Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation has emerged as a popular procedure. Our news journalists obtained a quote from the research…

April 28– When Walla Walla General Hospital closes its birth center on June 30, it will leave more than one gap in community health care. The remaining birthing center in Walla Walla, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center, does not offer postpartum tubal ligations upon patient demand due to the Catholic hospital system’s religious directives regarding…

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Weekly News– Perr&Knight, a leading provider of insurance support services, announced a new strategic alliance with Verisk Insurance Solutions, a leading source of information about property/casualty insurance risk. Verisk Insurance Solutions is a Verisk Analytics business. The ISO brand represents…

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Weekly News– Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak has ordered a public hearing to investigate a rise in earthquake insurance rates. The May 24 hearing will include data gathered by the Oklahoma Insurance Department as well as comments from insurers and citizens. Keywords for this news article include:…

New Medicare and Medicaid Study Results Reported from A. Dobson et al. By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Weekly News– Current study results on Medicare and Medicaid have been published. The news reporters obtained a quote from the research, “To determine the extent to which Medicare patients who received selected prosthetic services had less…

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Weekly News– Therap Services has released an interface to support conflict free case management in states that offer targeted case management and managed care. According to CMS’s policies on conflict free case management, provider agencies that offer case management would not be involved in providing…