Consumer Watchdog in Santa Monica, proposed an initiative which’ll make it mandatory for health insurance companies to seek permission from the State Insurance Commissioner before raising premiums.
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA]
The abbreviation HIPAA is of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It was enacted by US Congress a law in 1996, to regulate Healthcare Insurance Industry across USA.
The abbreviation HIPAA is of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It was enacted by US Congress a law in 1996, to regulate Healthcare Insurance Industry across USA.
California is among the 17 states without any regulation and that’s the reason why, during the past decade, health insurance premiums have gone up 5 times faster than inflation.
Paul Phinney, president-elect of the California Medical Association said that they feel that it is a deeply flawed measure that does nothing to address the cost drivers that are behind the increasing cost of medical care.
Max Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited
To inform readers about details of third standalone health insurance company in India – Max Bupa Health Insurance Company Ltd.
To inform readers about details of third standalone health insurance company in India – Max Bupa Health Insurance Company Ltd.
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Health Insurance Companies Invest Billions in Fast Food Chains
Health insurers are increasing their future business by investing in companies who manufacture products that cause chronic degenerative disease thus making people go for more health insurance.
Health insurers are increasing their future business by investing in companies who manufacture products that cause chronic degenerative disease thus making people go for more health insurance.
IRDA Urges Insurers to Launch More 'Day-Care' Based Covers
The IRDA urged insurers to launch more 'day-care' based covers because these days many treatment procedures do not have the 24-hour hospitalization because of the advancements in medical technology.
The IRDA urged insurers to launch more 'day-care' based covers because these days many treatment procedures do not have the 24-hour hospitalization because of the advancements in medical technology.
