The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a proposed regulation that promises to foster Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs), private entities that would collect information on medical erors, or what the regulation calls patient safety events, reported …
In a written statement Tuesday, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford reacted to the Senate Judiciary Committee’s refusal to strip harmful amendments from the DUI bill: “We knew going in that some on this Senate subcommittee wanted a weaker DUI, but …
The number of subprime-related lawsuits filed in federal courts is dramatically outpacing the savings and loan litigation of the early 1990s. That’s accordng to a study by Chicago-based Navigant Consulting, Inc. According to the Navigant study, the number of subprime-related …
The insurance ratings organization A.M. Best Co. has released reports it says will help buyers of insurance learn about insurers’ rating histories and their financial strengths. These consumer-oriented reports — called AMB Credit Reports – promise insight on auto, home …
North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley asked the head of the state’s manufactured housing industry group for information and help to ensure North Carolina residents living in manufactured homes are safe from any health threats due to toxic chemicals in the …
Authorities say stronger law enforcement has helped reduce traffic fatalities on Delaware roads. The state Office of Highway Safety says there were 118 fatalities last year, down 20 percent from 147 in 2006. State police attributed the decline in part …
The federal government authorized a major disaster declaration for eight additional storm-affected Tennessee counties, according to Gov.Phil Bredesen. Benton, Hickman, Houston, Lewis, Montgomery, Perry, Trousdale and Williamson Counties will receive federal funding to assist individuals and businesses affected by the …
Progressive Insurance reports it has received a U.S. patent for one of its methods of processing vehicle damage claims, which it calls its concierge level of claims service. With this service, Progressive takes responsibility for the entire vehicle claims/repair process …
Risk Management Solutions (RMS) announced the launch of “the first parametric index for assessing insured industry losses from windstorms in Europe.” The new model -” Paradex Europe Windstorm” – combines “wind speed measurements in specific locations with industry exposure data, …
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) warned that government plans to construct new homes on flood plains have not given sufficient consideration of the hazards involved. Justin Jacobs, the ABI’s Assistant Director of Property, speaking at the Architects Journal Conference, …