Pending No-Fault Issue Generates Media Coverage

Apr 24, 2007

The pending no-fault legislation in both the Florida House of Representatives and Senate has generated continuing editorial and news coverage from around the State. Below are three recent articles on the no-fault/personal injury protection sunset issue. Should you have any …

U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Take Medicaid Kickback Case

Apr 24, 2007

The U.S. Supreme Court refused on Monday to consider Florida’s appeal of a decision that struck down an anti-kickback provision in the State’s Medicaid fraud law. The complete article, which was the lead story in this week’s “HealthDecisions.org” national newsletter, …

Insurance Fraud in Florida Makes Headlines This Week

Apr 24, 2007

Insurance fraud, and its prevention, made headlines in Florida this week, highlighted by the Florida Senate’s efforts to require criminal background checks of any employee with a financial interest in a health clinic. The enclosed “Insurance Fraud Weekly E-Port” newsletter …

PIP Developments This Week; FPCA Auto Conference Call Reminder

Apr 24, 2007

The Florida House of Representatives and Senate have taken recent actions regarding PIP legislation. We have attached the latest versions of this legislation for your review prior to discussion during the 5:00 pm FPCA conference call today. Attached is Senator Bennett’s …

House Policy & Budget Council: April 23 Recap

Apr 24, 2007

The Florida House of Representatives Policy and Budget Council met on Monday, April 23, 2007 and discussed several items relating to insurance. Below is a brief summary of the bills that were considered and the Council’s actions:   CS/HB 45 …

Senate Banking & Insurance Committee: April 23 Recap

Apr 24, 2007

The Florida Senate Banking and Insurance Committee met on Monday, April 23, in what was likely its final meeting of the 2007 Legislative Session and briefly discussed four bills relating to insurance:   S2858 GENERAL BILL/CS/CS by Banking and Insurance; …