In a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the American Hospital Association has asked that the final medical loss ratio (MLR) rules under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be changed.  The AHA would like all capitated payments to be classified as medical claims, including the entire cost of providing delivery plus the associated administrative overhead. …
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Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP continues its live blogging from the PLUS D&O Symposium.  There were several interesting points discussed during the fourth panel discussion today. …
Read More Live Blog: D&O Symposium Thursday Panel IV – Brokers in the Spotlight

Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP continues its live blogging from the PLUS D&O Symposium.  There were several interesting points discussed during the third panel discussion today. …
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Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP continues its live blogging from the PLUS D&O Symposium.  There were several interesting points discussed during the second panel discussion this morning. …
Read More Live Blog: D&O Symposium Thursday Panel II – The Regulators

Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP continues its live blogging from the PLUS D&O Symposium. There were several interesting points discussed during the first panel discussion this morning. …
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As in prior years, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP is live blogging from the PLUS D&O Symposium.  There were several interesting points discussed during the fourth panel discussion, including the following:…
Read More Live Blog: D&O Symposium Wednesday Panel IV – Hindsight is 20/20

As in prior years, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP is live blogging from the PLUS D&O Symposium.  There were several interesting points discussed during the second panel discussion. …
Read More Live Blog: D&O Symposium Wednesday Panel II — A Peek Inside The Boardroom

As in prior years, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP is live blogging from the PLUS D&O Symposium.  There were several interesting points discussed during the first panel discussion. …
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