Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee

• PPACA: Democrats Expound on MLR Definition

  By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  August 24, 2010

  The new minimum medical loss ratio (MLR) rules are generating fierce debate in Congress over context and intent.

• Foodborne Illnesses Cost $152 Billion

  By Staff Writer  |  April 1, 2010

  Foodborne illnesses cost the U.S. $152 billion in health-related expenses each year, more than previous estimates, according to a recent study. Overall, foodborne illness costs related to produce were responsible for $39 billion of that total.

• Sen. Burr To Address IIABA Meeting

  By Staff Writer  |  February 18, 2010

  Richard Burr of North Carolina, the U.S. Senate Republican chief deputy whip, will address the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America membership March 4, the group announced.