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February 21, 2001
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Healthcare Information Technology: Forecast 2001
Excerpt: "Thanks to strong demand for clinical applications, HIPAA, the furor over medical errors and how to reduce them through automation, and a certain amount of upward movement on the part of managed care reimbursements, [healthcare information technology] market is looking brighter than it has in at least two years." (Healthcare Business)
HMO's Smoking Gun: Former Executive Sues HMO Under Florida Whistleblower Law
Excerpt: "The Florida Department of Insurance and the attorney general's office are monitoring his case. And lawyers suing health maintenance organizations over their business practices believe that [G. Wade] Harper may be the man who brings the HMO industry to its knees." (Law.com)
Court Says Some Veterans Owed Lifetime Medical Care
Excerpt: "A federal appeals court has ruled that the government owes free lifetime medical care to certain veterans of World War II and the Korean War because recruiters promised them such care if they served in the armed forces for a minimum of 20 years. The decision, by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, said the government had broken a contractual obligation to the military retirees." (New York Times; free registration required)
Executive Travel: For Pampered Fliers, the Sky's the Limit
Excerpt: "In recent years, carriers have piled on the onboard perks in both first and business class." (Crain's New York Business)
The Unhappiness of Divorce: Severance Agreements Can Breed Discontent
Excerpt: "Like divorces, severance agreements between companies and laid-off employees have a certain amount of unhappiness built into them—for all parties concerned. But the separation pact Amazon.com offered the employees it recently let go seems to have bred more—and certainly more visible—discontent than is usual." (CFO.com)
Opinion: Georgia Reins in 'Golden Parachutes' Retirement Abuses for State Workers
Excerpt: "Sweetheart pensions for state workers have made headlines in Georgia for decades. Today could be the last time. Abuses of the retirement giveaways seem to have come to a screeching halt. No so-called "involuntary separation" pensions have been granted in the last 16 months, and only 11 were approved in 1999." (Atlanta Constitution)
Perks, Casual Atmosphere Help Companies Attract, Retain Creative Team-Oriented Employees
Excerpt: "Although labeled a fad by some, this type of freewheeling free-form workplace isn't likely to fade away with the decline of many dot-coms that popularized it, proponents say. The new workplace creates a sense of belonging and loyalty among employees and helps compensate for the high level of dedication, long hours and heightened creative sessions that are required of them." (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
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Newly Posted or Renewed Job Openings (Post Yours!)
| Health and Welfare Associate | for Towers Perrin in CA, MA, MO, NJ, NY |
| Health and Welfare Consultant | for Towers Perrin in CA, CT, IL, MA |
| DC/Pension Consultant | for Stable large privately held independent consulting company in CA |
| Sr. 401-(k) Administrator | for A cutting edge company that is a driving force in the bundled product competitive market in CA |
| Pension Actuary Review or Consulting Business Development | for A progressive company were the value of skills are both recognized and honored in CA |
| Compliance Analyst | for One of top 5 players in US in 401(k), services and consulting!! in CA |
| DC/Pension Consultant | for Top notch all-around privately held independent consulting company in CA |
| Plan Administrator | for Nationwide Retirement Plan Services in FL |
| Team Leader for Defined Contribution Plan Administration Team | for INVESCO Retirement, Inc. in GA |
| Benefits Consultant I | for National Rural Electric Cooperative Association in VA |
Newly Posted Conferences (Post Yours!)
| Estate Planning for Distributions from Qualified Plans and IRAs: Focusing on the New Proposed Regulations for Minimum Required Distributions under Section 401(a)(9) | in ALL STATES on March 28, 2001 presented by ALI-ABA (American Law Institute-American Bar Association Committee on Continuing Professional Education) |
| Form 5500 Workshop • March 21- May 30 • 51 Locations | in AZ, CA, NC on March 22, 2001 presented by SunGard Corbel |
| Form 5500 Workshop • March 21- May 30 • 51 Locations | in CA, FL on March 28, 2001 presented by SunGard Corbel |
Newly Posted Press Releases
| ExpertPlan Closes Second Round Funding (ExpertPlan) |
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