Office Address: Department of Health and Human Services; Indian Health Service; Division of Acquisition Policy; 801 Thompson, TMP 605 Rockville MD 20852. The Indian Health Service Division of Acquisition Policy intends to award a contract to Cas Severn for continuity of support services. DAP will utilize acquisition procedures under the authority of FAR Part…
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WASHINGTON, DC- Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell is set to return to 2123 RHOB Wednesday to testify before the Health Subcommittee on the agency’s 2017 budget request. Despite clear guidance in the text of Obamacare, for the second year in a row, CMS is yet again giving reinsurance payments to insurance companies, instead of to the U.S. Treasury.
“Earnings declines, lower enrollment and moderate revenue growth were challenges for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies, however, Fitch believes earnings are likely to improve in 2016 due to premium rate increases and benefit redesign aimed at improving underwriting results and regulatory changes,” Mark Rouck, Senior Director, Fitch.
Feb. 24– A new report ranks El Paso among the top communities in the country for well-being– giving the city high marks for purpose, community and physical activity, despite low rates of supportive relationships, economic security and health insurance. El Paso is ranked 31st in the nation among 190 communities on the 2015 “Community Well-Being Rankings and Access…
Knighthead Annuity& Life Assurance Company today announced the addition of John Harrell as EVP, Head of Sales& New Business. Working with other members of Knighthead Annuity’ s existing executive team, Mr. Harrell will be responsible for the development and execution of the company’ s fixed annuity sales and distribution strategies. Mr. Harrell formerly held…
The notice said his property could be affected by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s recent updates to the flood zones in Horry County. The message surprised the 68- year-old Bucksport native, who still lives in the small community nestled between U.S. 701 South and the Waccamaw River. Phillips had never experienced flooding in Bucksport.
Feb. 23– WILMINGTON– Four Wilmington women were jailed and a fifth is being sought in a rash of staged auto accidents, according to a news release Tuesday from NC Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin. Canty was arrested Feb. 8 and was being held in the New Hanover County jail on a $5,000 bond. Jessica Denise Goodman, 39, of 228 Dobbs St. is charged with three counts each…
Delta Dental of California and its affiliates today announced the promotion of Belinda Martinez to executive vice president and chief sales and marketing officer. From 2002 to 2005, she was senior vice president and chief operating officer of Delta Dental Insurance Company and PMI Dental Health Plan, which merged with Delta Dental of California in 2007.
Feb. 23– For every dollar the state pays into Medicaid, the federal government will put in $1.69. “One of every three people in Oklahoma is either on Medicaid or uninsured,” Oklahoma Hospital Association President Craig Jones said. “Putting a face on Medicaid is terribly important.
Custom Market Insights releases a new market research report “Push Telecommunications for Tele-Medicine and M-Health Market Size, Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2015-2021” to add to its collection of research reports.Deerfield Beach, FL—- 02/23/2016– A new study Push Telecommunications for Tele-Medicine and M-Health Market Shares, Strategy,…
Feb. 22– STERLING– A Rock Falls man is in Whiteside County Jail, accused of stealing more than $140,000 from an elderly woman over 4 years, Sterling police said in a news release Monday. From Jan. 28, 2011, to Sept. 22, Timothy R. Boyd, 60, used his “position of trust and confidence” to take control of the nursing home resident’s personal assets and finances at a local bank and a…
–USI senior vice president and marine and energy practice leader, Pascal Ray, has been tapped to speak about critical risk management issues surrounding the oil and gas industry at the 2016 IRMI Energy Risk& Insurance Conference, March 1-3, 2016, in Houston, Texas. Headed up by Ray and Robert Meyers, USI senior vice president of property-casualty, the USI Energy…
Ms. Griffin joins LICONY from Citigroup, where she was Senior Vice President and Director for the New York region in Citigroup’ s Global Government Relations Department. “Mary brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this critical role, and I am thrilled she is assuming this leadership position,” said Timothy A. Walsh, Chairman of the Board of LICONY.“ New…
Feb. 23– Two North Dakota men got a year in prison each for their roles in a 2015 fire at the Road House Bar and Grill in Herreid. Tyler Ambrust, 23, and Ryan Kaelberer, 20, both of Minot, N.D., were sentenced Friday on felony conspiracy to commit arson, Campbell County State’s Attorney Mark Kroontje said. Both were fined $104 and are ordered to repay their court-appointed…
The Executive Liability Division’ s home office is located in Schaumburg, Illinois with additional regional offices in Chicago, Illinois; New York, New York; Princeton, New Jersey; and Toronto, Ontario. The Denver regional office is led by Jason Deich, who joins Great American as an Underwriting Manager. Bruce Smith, Divisional Group President, Great American…
Launched in June 2015 by the African Development Bank, the World Bank Group, and the World Meteorological Organization, the Africa Hydromet Program offers an Africa- driven collaborative platform for development partners to strengthen the capacity of African countries to improve weather, climate and hydrological services and produce timely, accurate…
Feb. 23– Having suffered an average of more than $5,000 in damages during last week’s water-main break in north Boulder, a group of homeowners is weighing legal action as they wonder who, if anyone, is going to help cover the costs. Ben Irwin, a spokesman for Boulder’s Public Works Department, said Monday that the city has determined the break was not its fault.
–Many advisory firms with aspirations of serving high-net-worth investors underestimate the breadth of business changes that are required to be successful, according to a new whitepaper released today by Pershing LLC, a BNY Mellon company. “HNW clients represent a considerable portion of the advice market,” said Katie Swain, director, financial solutions at…
–Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company, a member of the Voya Financial, Inc. family of companies, announced today that it has entered an agreement to provide pension payments to approximately 5,000 retirees and beneficiaries currently covered under the Chemtura Corporation Retirement Plan. In exchange for Voya taking on this financial obligation,…
