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March 8, 2001
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UK Patients Can See Own Medical Records On-Line
Excerpt: "Patients at two pioneering medical practices will this week be the first in Britain to be able to go to the surgery, sit at a computer, and view summaries of their own medical records." (Reuters via Excite! News)
Federal Judge Hands Insurers A Partial Victory In HMO Lawsuit Dismissal
Excerpt: "In a key ruling on 20 lawsuits challenging the business practices of eight top HMOs, Judge Federico A. Moreno of U.S. District Court in Miami, Fla., threw out racketeering and other charges in response to a motion filed by the insurers to dismiss the lawsuits." (insure.com)
GOP Move To Eliminate OSHA Ergonomics Regs
Excerpt: "House Republican leaders moved quickly today to follow the Senate's lead and repeal Clinton administration regulations aimed at reducing repetitive-motion injuries in the workplace." (San Francisco Chronicle)
Senate Votes to Repeal Workplace Safety Rule
Excerpt: "The Senate voted on Tuesday to repeal a Clinton administration rule-- vehemently opposed by business groups as too costly-- that was intended to curb repetitive strain injuries, which affect some 1 million US workers." (Medscape; free registration required)
Employers Say They Lack Data on Quality of Health Care
Excerpt: "The vast majority of American employers say 'quality of care' is 'very important' when they choose health insurance plans for their workers, but more than two-thirds of employers do not routinely receive reports from their insurers on the care employees are receiving, according to a national survey to be released [Wednesday March 7]." (Washington Post)
Opinion: Tough Health Care Choices
Excerpt: "Untoward consequences usually follow when government involves itself in the delivery of services. California's electricity consumers are learning that the benefits of deregulation cannot be realized if the politicians do not actually deregulate. But for patients experiencing firsthand the politically created shortages in the market for health care services, the consequences can be far more serious than the lights going out." (Washington Times)
Resistance to Attacks on Universal Health Care Mounts in Canada
Excerpt: "Health care was the number one issue for Canadians who went to the polls November 27 ... Health care activists remain convinced they must organize the public to resist their government to save Canada's Medicare system.... the Canadian government has engaged in dissimulation regarding the preservation of Medicare for more than a decade. This has prompted hundreds of thousands of Canadians to become defenders of universal health care." (Physicians for a National Health Program)
Another Question is Answered in the Who's the Employer Q&A Column
For purposes of attribution under IRC section 318 (which determines the ownership of stock for purposes of the definitions of highly compensated employee and affiliated service group), is there attribution between a stepchild and a stepparent? What if the stepchild is adopted? (BenefitsLink.com)
Employee Ownership Update for March 8, 2001
This update discusses new research on stock plans and corporate performance, IRS rulings on ESOP Section 1042 matters, Qualcomm's settlement of its stock option lawsuit, and more (The National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO))
Newly Posted or Renewed Job Openings (Post Yours!)
| Compensation Manager | for Monsanto in MO |
| ERISA Compliance Specialist | for INVESCO Retirement, Inc. in GA |
| Defined Contribution Plan Administrator | for Texas Benefit Planning, Inc. in TX |
| Benefit Plan Administrator | for Aon Consulting, Inc. in MD |
| Communications Manager | for Employee Benefit Firm in NY |
| Director of Benefits | for Williams Communications in OK |
Newly Posted Conferences (Post Yours!)
| DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING A CASH BALANCE PLAN | in NY on March 22, 2001 presented by NEW YORK CHAPTER OF WEB |
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