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AHIP Solutions SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: America's Health Insurance Plans
Report: Costs of immunosuppressive meds down since 2007
5/20/2013
- Renal and Urology News
The annual cost of maintenance immunosuppressive drugs per kidney transplant patient doubled from 2003 to 2011 despite dropping significantly since 2007, likely driven by availability of generic drugs Read More
Health insurance product and policy news
AHIP Agents and Brokers SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: AHIP America's Health Insurance Plans
Critical illness insurance plans gain popularity
5/20/2013
- Business Insurance (tiered subscription model)
Growth in the number of consumer-driven health plans has prompted an increase in the sales of critical illness insurance, which many use as a supplement to their plans, experts say. Sales of critical Read More
Dental Benefits News
NADP SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: National Association of Dental Plans
ADA urges states to deal with adult dental-care crisis
5/15/2013
- DrBicuspid.com (free registration)
The American Dental Association is urging states to expand Medicaid dental benefits for adults. An estimated 5.3 million adults will gain dental benefits under the Affordable Care Act, but most will b Read More
The latest news for the property casualty insurance industry
PCI SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: Property Casualty Insurers Association of America
Report: Sandy has had no drastic effect on property insurance rates
5/21/2013
- Business Insurance (tiered subscription model)
Hurricane Sandy has had no sweeping impact on property insurance rates, which remained steady in the first quarter, Marsh said in a report. The storm, however, has led underwriters to review terms and Read More
The best news on environmental risks and regulations
Aon Public Sector Advisor
Published in partnership with: aonpublic
Pension-overhaul measure gets Ill. Senate's approval
5/13/2013
- Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model)
The Illinois Senate voted 40-16 in favor of a bill aimed at expanding public-pension options as the state seeks to overhaul how its system is funded. The legislation now moves to the House, which has Read More
Risk management, workforce and higher education news
Environmental Risk Advisor
Published in partnership with: Aon Environmental Services
Opinion: EPA shouldn't regulate stationary greenhouse gas sources
5/14/2013
- Forbes
Several companies, organizations and officials are challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's interpretation of the Clean Air Act and a 2007 Supreme Court ruling that allowed the agency to deci Read More
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