Iowa: easier to create insurance category than enlist providers

Article Abstract:

Iowa has enlisted only one provider network since creating a special insurance status for such groups. Secure Care of Des Moines was licensed in 1994 but other groups are hesitant to apply under that status because state law requires them to have $1 million in reserves, which many physician-members feels is too high an amount. Rules in George and Kentucky about reserves are more lax.

Insurance Regulation, Innovations, Insurance industry, Social policy, Iowa, Insurance, Insurance law

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States getting more active in antitrust enforcement

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State attorneys are increasingly becoming active antitrust enforcers. State that play an active role in the National Assn of Attorneys General Health Care Working Group also tend to be active in enforcing antitrust regulations. State politics also play a role in antitrust investigations, but in general states do not pursue antitrust enforcement unless there is a strong case.

Antitrust Law, Management, National Association of Attorneys General

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Wash. court orders review of 'company doctor' case

Article Abstract:

Washington State's Industrial Insurance Act of 1911 will be reviewed by the state Supreme Court. This review will require a trial for 14 Boeing Co employees exposed to chemicals on the job during the latter half of the 1980s. The law protected employers from employee lawsuits but also protected employees from workplace injury.

Labor Programs-State, Washington, Boeing Co., BA, Manpower policy

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