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New DentalInsurance.com FAQ Helps Maximize Consumers’ Investments in Oral Health

As dental costs continue to rise, DentalInsurance.com continues to invest in developing its online resource library, designed to help consumers get the most for their dental care dollars. (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 As part of its ongoing efforts to help consumers find the best deals on dental insurance and discount dental plans, leading innovator and provider DentalInsurance.com has expanded the Dental...

PIAA Unveils Branding Initiatives: New Name, Logo Support Its Evolution in the Medical Professional Liability Field

Name, Logo, and Tagline to Change Following Address at 2013 Medical Liability Conference The Physician Insurers Association of America (PIAA) today announced significant developments in its organizational brand. The changes support and build on the Association’s leadership role in the medical professional liability (MPL) community. They also reflect...

Softheon Exchange Connector Cloud to connect Oregon's Health CO-OP to Health Exchanges

STONY BROOK, N.Y., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Softheon Inc., an emerging leader in next generation cloud-based managed care business process optimization, announced today that Softheon Exchange Connector Cloud platform will be used to connect Oregon's Health CO-OP to Oregon's Health Exchange, Cover Oregon. Cover Oregon is a new central marketplace where Oregon individuals and employers wi...

ConnectedHealth Expands Team with Senior Operational and Retail Strategist– Company Growing Quickly in Evolving Marketplace

ConnectedHealth, provider of a revolutionary health insurance exchange and decision-support platform for employers, health plans and consumers, is proud to announce and welcome David Shevock as its new Senior Vice President. Shevock will play a vital role, leading the development and operational teams that define the vision, technical architecture and road...

Tavenner Becomes Agency's First Confirmed Chief In 7 Years

In a 91-to-7 vote, the Senate approved President Barack Obama's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Tavenner, who has been the agency's acting administrator, was endorsed by Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va. The New York Times: Acting Chief Wins Confirmation To Run Medicare And Medicaid The Senate on Wednesday approved President Obama's nominee to run Medicare and Medicaid, Marily...

The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Heads to Capitol Hill on May 21, 2013 for National Lobbying Effort

Organization and Supporters to Encourage Legislators to Support Funding for Brain Aneurysm Research and the Importance of Early Detection Screening. Hanover, MA (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 According to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, it is estimated that more than 6 million people in the United States have an unruptured brain aneurysm. Although all aneurysms do not rupture during the course of a personâ€...

House GOP Lays Groundwork For Fall Budget Face-Off

The Wall Street Journal: House Republicans Air Budget Ideas, Prepare For Fall Confrontation The chairman of the House tax-writing committee has been laying the groundwork for advancing an overhaul of the tax code to scale back deductions and reduce rates. … Another idea gaining popularity among some Republicans is to delay implementation of the president's health-care law, which the House i...

Appeals Court To Hear Liberty University Health Law Challenge

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., will hear arguments on Thursday related to the lawsuit brought by the Christian university. The Associated Press/Washington Post: Appeals Court In Va. To Hear Christian University's Suit Against Obama Health Care Law Liberty University's challenge to the Obama administration’s health care law is back before a federal appeals...

Roundup: N.D. Abortion Clinic Sues To Stop New Law; Health Care Savings Close Budget Hole In Conn.; Calif. Counties Struggle To Expand Mental Health Care

A selection of health policy stories from North Dakota, Connecticut, California, Massachusetts, Texas, Oregon, Oklahoma and North Carolina. The New York Times: North Dakota's Sole Abortion Clinic Sues To Block New Law The running battle over the regulation of abortions entered a North Dakota courtroom on Wednesday, as the state’s sole abortion clinic sued to block a new law that it says coul...

State Roundup: N.D. Abortion Clinic Sues To Stop New Law

A selection of health policy stories from North Dakota, Connecticut, California, Massachusetts, Texas, Oregon, Oklahoma and North Carolina. The New York Times: North Dakota's Sole Abortion Clinic Sues To Block New Law The running battle over the regulation of abortions entered a North Dakota courtroom on Wednesday, as the state’s sole abortion clinic sued to block a new law that it says coul...

HHS To Pay $1 Billion For Ideas To Drive Down Health Costs

The availability of a second round of grants -- funded by the health law -- was announced to support approaches to reduce costs and improve care. The initial round, announced last year, funded 107 organizations. CBS News: Gov't To Pay $1 Billion For Innovative Health Care Ideas The U.S. government will award up to $1 billion in grants for innovative health care ideas that drive down medical costs,...

Acting CMS Chief Marilyn Tavenner Becomes Agency's First Confirmed Head In 7 Years

In a 91-to-7 vote, the Senate approved President Barack Obama's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Tavenner, who has been the agency's acting administrator, was endorsed by Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va. The New York Times: Acting Chief Wins Confirmation To Run Medicare And Medicaid The Senate on Wednesday approved President Obama's nominee to run Medicare and Medicaid, Marily...

Weekend Reading: Volunteers In The Battle With Heart Disease; Psychiatry Without Medication; Owning Your Genes

Every week reporter Ankita Rao selects interesting reading from around the Web. The Atlantic: Lost In Medication Psychiatrists who take time with their patients are not the norm. It's not because others don't care. Rather the system rewards efficiency, not empathy ...  I treated a patient who had suffered from schizophrenia for years. He had finally achieved some stability on a cocktail...

Weekend Reading: Volunteers In The Battle With Heart Disease

Every week reporter Ankita Rao selects interesting reading from around the Web. The Atlantic: Lost In Medication Psychiatrists who take time with their patients are not the norm. It's not because others don't care. Rather the system rewards efficiency, not empathy ...  I treated a patient who had suffered from schizophrenia for years. He had finally achieved some stability on a cocktail...

The IRS' Role In The Health Law Comes Under Scrutiny

Mary Agnes Carey talks to Joanna Kerpen, a partner at the law firm McDermott Will & Emery, about the role of the IRS in implementing and enforcing provisions of the health law after recent revelations the agency inappropriately targeted conservative groups that were seeking tax-exempt status. >> Listen to audio of this interview. MARY AGNES CAREY: Good day, this is Health on the Hill. I&...

STDTestExpress.com and Sexual Health.com Now Accept Insurance As Payment Option For STD Testing

Analyte Health announces that its two online STD testing clinics now accept insurance as payment for STD testing. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 STDTestExpress.com and SexualHealth.com, two Analyte Health, Inc. Online Clinics, now accept certain health insurance plans as a form of payment for STD tests. This will increase access to STD testing and care for insured individuals. STDTestExpress.co...

Children's Medical Grants Now Available from the UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation

Grants help families pay for children’s medical expenses not covered, or not fully covered, by a commercial health insurance plan More than 5,000 medical grants have been awarded since 2006; apply online at www.uhccf.org The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) is seeking grant applications from families...

Health Net, Inc. Announces 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Webcast

Health Net, Inc. (NYSE:HNT) will hold its 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at approximately 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Pacific Time). A live webcast and replay of the annual meeting and presentation will be available at www.healthnet.com under “

Medical Mutual Insurance Company of Maine Completes Successful Migration to Delphi Technology’s eOASIS

Delphi Technology’s eOASIS provides insurer with modern technology platform for streamlined end-to-end medical professional liability insurance processing Delphi Technology, the recognized industry leader in technology solutions for the medical professional liability industry and a leading provider of technology solutions to the insurance and risk ma...

Annual Growth Rates Slowed in March 2013 According to the S&P Healthcare Economic Indices

NEW YORK, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Data released today by S&P Dow Jones Indices for the S&P Healthcare Economic Composite Index indicates that the average per capita cost of healthcare services covered by commercial insurance and Medicare programs increased by 3.02% over the 12-months ending March 2013, decelerating from the +3.11% annual growth rate recorded in February. It poste...

HealthSparq to Reveal New Healthcare Transparency Benchmark Study at AHIP Institute 2013

PORTLAND, Ore., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthSparq, a trusted provider of healthcare transparency solutions to many of the nation's largest regional health plans, will debut a new benchmark study at the America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) Institute 2013 conference on June 13.  The presentation will introduce and highlight survey results showing how health insurance...

Reminder: Centene Corporation 2013 Investor Day

ST. LOUIS, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today released additional details regarding its previously announced eleventh annual investor day event so that investors and other interested parties can save the date on their calendars. Michael F. Neidorff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; William N. Scheffel, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and...

Sleep Nation, Inc. Announces New Service Offering

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sleep Nation, Inc., a national provider of CPAP supplies, today announced a new offering where it is providing its call center, insurance eligibility and fulfillment teams as an outsourced service option for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) companies desiring to increase their re-supply revenue.  The offering is the first one in the in...

Five Dental Tips for Seniors from Austin Dentists

The Austin dentists and Round Rock dentists at Family Tree Dental Group have compiled five oral healthcare suggestions specifically for elderly adults. Austin, Texas (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Similar to the rest of the body, aging takes its toll on teeth. Even with those who take pristine care of their mouths, years of use can lead to lessened enamel, surface cavities, tooth sensitivity, darkened teet...

Are Texans Prepared To Pay For Long Term Care?

LTC Tree launched a new website that offers up-to-date statistics and news about the Texas Long Term Care Insurance industry. LTC Texas provides Texans with tools to help them plan for retirement and Long Term Care needs. Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 LTC Tree, a leader in the Long Term Care Insurance industry, launched a new website this week to help Texans plan for their Long Term Care nee...