March 8, 2010
IBJ Staff and Bloomberg NewsWellPoint Inc.'s Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Connecticut may constrain competition through contracts that require
that the insurer receives hospital discounts at least as favorable as any provided to a competitor.
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March 6, 2010
Mickey MaurerWellpoint CEO Angela Braly was criticized by President Obama on national television. She incurred the wrath of health insurance
policyholders in California and Indiana. She reignited debate on the moribund national health care reform bill. A woman hasn’t
caused this much turmoil since all those ships were launched by Helen of Troy.
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March 5, 2010
Brightpoint, WellPoint and Cummins are recognized by Fortune magazine as being among the best in their industries.
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March 4, 2010
Associated PressHealth and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius met at the White House with the CEOs of Indianapolis-based WellPoint,
Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealth Group, as well as several state insurance commissioners.
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March 1, 2010
Associated PressA consumer watchdog group filed a lawsuit Monday against WellPoint's California subsidiary on behalf of policyholders, claiming
they were pushed to take coverage with fewer benefits and higher deductibles.
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February 26, 2010
Bloomberg NewsThe California attorney general has demanded documents from several health insurers, including Indianapolis' WellPoint,
believing that their rate-setting and claims practices might be illegal.
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February 24, 2010
Associated PressAmid attacks from Democrats over high executive salaries, Angela Braly testified in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday that big
insurance-premium increases are
the result of growing price tags for hospital care and pharmaceuticals.
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February 24, 2010
J.K. WallCEO Angela Braly is defending individual premium hikes one day before Obama's summit to debate his new reform proposal
with Republicans.
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February 24, 2010
Associated PressCalifornia lawmakers grilled Anthem Blue Cross executives on Tuesday about their plan to boost individual insurance premiums
by as much as 39 percent, only to hear them blame the economy and a broken health care system.
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February 22, 2010
Bloomberg NewsInsurers WellPoint Inc. and others would get a delay in taxes on premiums and high-cost medical benefits, along with additional
funding for expanding Medicaid, under a White House proposal
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February 22, 2010
Bloomberg NewsObama, seeking to break an impasse over health-care legislation, proposes a plan that includes the first Medicare tax on unearned
income such as capital gains and higher fees on drugmakers.
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February 22, 2010
Associated PressPresident Obama's latest push for a health care overhaul could drive health plans around the country into insolvency, according
to an insurance trade group.
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February 22, 2010
Associated PressAt the heart of the debate is the question of what should be a fair profit for health insurers. WellPoint CEO Angela Braly
will likely be grilled on the issue when she appears at a Congressional hearing Wednesday.
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February 20, 2010
J.K. WallThe furor over WellPoint Inc.’s premium hikes have migrated from California to Indiana, where state lawmakers held a
high-profile hearing.
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February 19, 2010
Bloomberg NewsPresident Obama will release a proposal to restart the health-care debate before a bipartisan White House meeting on Feb.
25, one day after WellPoint officials testify before Congress about steep rate increases.
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February 18, 2010
J.K. WallCongressman Andre Carson will make remarks Thursday during a public chastising of Indianapolis-based health insurer for 21-percent
rate
hike on individuals.
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February 17, 2010
J.K. WallState House insurance committee chair grills executives about WellPoint's 21-percent premium increase for individual policyholders
in Indiana.
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February 17, 2010
J.K. WallEven before WellPoint dissatisfied President Obama over its rate increases in California, it wasn't doing so hot satisfying
its actual customers, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
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February 17, 2010
J.K. WallThree WellPoint executives will be on hand Wednesday morning to answer questions about premium increases on its individual
policies, which have risen as high as 39 percent this year.
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February 16, 2010
Bloomberg NewsThe Indianapolis-based insurer, preparing for Congressional testimony on proposed premium increases in California, says its
earnings forecast is now less clear.
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February 12, 2010
J.K. WallThe firestorm created this week by Indianapolis-based health insurer WellPoint's spike in premiums could resurrect some parts
of
the languishing health reform bills.
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February 9, 2010
Bloomberg NewsWellPoint Inc. chief financial officer Wayne DeVeydt said President Obama's Federal Trade Commission is unlikely to approve
mergers among the biggest insurers.
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February 6, 2010
J.K. WallEmployer activism is on the rise when it comes to keeping hospitals honest in their negotiations with health insurers.
Executives at Indianapolis-based WellPoint say more employers are airing their displeasure when hospital
systems ask for double-digit reimbursement increases.
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February 3, 2010
J.K. WallLarry Glasscock will step down March 1 as WellPoint CEO Angela Braly takes over leadership of the company's board. She replaced
Glasscock as CEO on June 1, 2007.
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February 3, 2010
IBJ StaffLarry Glasscock will retire as chairman of WellPoint Inc.'s board, the Indianapolis-based health insurer said early Wednesday.
Company CEO Angela Braly will assume the position March 1.
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Perhaps, after a year or so, if the Canadian company Brookfield is unable to manage US based mall properties, Simon might consider making a purchase at $6 billion instead of $10 billion. Perhaps it will be a bargin for Simon, but, sadly, a loss for GGP shareholders.
Must be a SLOW news day; I've seen this story umpteen times already this year at other outlets, not to mention it's been covered for a number of consecutive years when March Madness heats up.
Why is it that ride buying foreigners (displacing good Americans), once a pillar of the IRL mission, is now OK and accepted by the IRL place fans?
I'm willing to bet the IRL could change it's name to "CART" and Indyman would be there to carry the helmet bag for them. Sir, you are getting closer and closer to having nothing to cling to. You hatred for CART is akin to beating the dead horse. Though, now that the horse is the IRL you're in love with the limp rotting carcass.
All FACTS, my good conspiracy theorist.
IF the IRL was transparent they'd crow about the rating, good or bad. They just SPIN and REVISE anything they can. That's called not having to admit they've done anything wrong...see, that's why ANgstadt only wants to focus on the future too.
Kinda like killing someone and acting like it never happened...and only wanting to talk about the future. Sound familiar? IRL...
Attended an Oscar party hosted by the Indianapolis International Film Festival. It was located at Forty-Five Degrees on Mass Ave, and although the broadcast was standard award show, the night was fun with silent auction and free sushi! The dj played over commercials with previous oscar-winning music/soundtracks, and there were raffle prizes drawn. About 150 people were there. Fun night!