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How does the final GOP tax bill affect health care in Colorado?

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The Republican tax bill would eliminate the requirement that people buy health insurance -- saving more than 100,000 Coloradans from paying a fine but also raising the state's uninsured rate and premiums for those who buy insurance on their own. Reported by Denver Post 18 hours ago.

The worst part of the GOP tax bill has nothing to do with the economy

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The worst part of the GOP tax bill has nothing to do with the economy · *The GOP tax bill won't crash the economy.*
· *But the worst part of it isn't its economic impact, it's what it tells us about ourselves.*
· *This bill tells Americans they've been corrupted, and that they prioritize the desires of the rich over creating an equal playing field for all.*

--------------------If you hate the GOP tax bill because of what it will do to the economy, you're thinking about it wrong. 

If you don't hate the GOP tax bill because of what it will do for the economy, you're thinking about it wrong.

That's because the biggest problem with the bill isn't its economic impact, it's what it tells Americans about who they are.

And what we are, according to this bill, is a country of corrupted lawmakers, easily bought and sloppy in their dealings. It tells us we are willing to steal from the young to give to the old, penalize the poor, ignore the sick, and treasure the idle rich over the working man.

Taxes, after all, are about what a country invests in. Tax policies reflect its priorities and long-term vision of itself. 

In this tax bill, American corporatism takes center stage. The bill slashes corporate tax rates to 21% while giving individual tax payers temporary cuts. Most of those cuts will eventually go the richest Americans, according to analysis from the Tax Policy Center, who will now be able to pass up to $11 million on to their children tax free. To fund this, we're adding $1.5 trillion to the deficit.

A Quinnipiac poll put support for the bill as low as 25%. According to FiveThirtyEight it's more unpopular than some tax hike bills over the past two decades. It's given us a surreal moment where conservative "pundit" Ann Coulter is at times in agreement with economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman. Fox Business News anchors are short circuiting, breaking with the GOP to decry tax breaks for private equity billionaires. The only person who looks remotely happy is House Speaker Paul Ryan.

This bill was, after all, the best the GOP could do with control of the legislature and the White House. It's supposed to be the party's greatest achievement and it was cobbled together so hastily, and its passage was so sloppy that the House had to vote on the final bill twice.

We like to think we're better than this. But now we know we're not.

*They love us*

So what does America care about according to this bill? Here are a few of our priorities:

· A short term nudge for the economy. Goldman Sachs thinks this will give us a pittance of growth in 2018 and 2019, but that's about it. The Federal Reserve doesn't think it'll do much either. Economist Paul Krugman also told Business Insider it may not make much of a difference at all.
· Letting big corporations buy back stocks and pay down their debt. According to a survey of CEOs, that's what they're going to do with their tax money. Not hire more people. There was no shortage of voices screaming that out during this process either. In fact, a bunch of CEOs told White House adviser Gary Cohn as much to his face.
· Allowing the richest Americans pass on $11 million to their kids tax free through a tweak to the estate tax.
· A big tax cut for people in the real estate industry, including a bunch of senators like Republican Bob Corker, who was a no vote until a provision helping his business was added to the bill. 
· In fact, let's just put it out there. This bill benefits Donald Trump.
· Loopholes for the rich — at least that's what one billionaire Wall Streeter told me this week as his accountants poured over the bill. They're still figuring it out though. This legislation, especially when it comes to pass through entities, is complicated, and thus rife with opportunities for gamesmanship. So it'll be awhile before the accountants come up for air.

*They love us not*

Here are a few of the things America doesn't care about, according to this bill:

· Exploding the deficit by $1.5 trillion. Or, put another way, shifting the burden to the young people who'll have to deal with our national debt down the line.
· Making sure Americans have health insurance, since an estimated 13 million will lose coverage thanks to a provision in this bill removing the mandate for people to buy health insurance.
· Keeping health insurance costs low. Thanks to that same provision, premiums are expected to rise for Americans.
· Inequality. The International Monetary Fund, former CEOs, and the Federal Reserve have all said this bill will widen the gap between the haves and have nots. 
· Corruption in our political system. Not only was this tax bill shoddily written, but the apparent horse-trading that went on with senators like Corker is an embarrassment to our entire system. Of course, Corker denies that the Senate bought his vote — but honey, no one is buying that.

*It's time to reconsider priorities*

Now, there's a "to be fair" here, and it's that this bill could've turned out much worse. We could've revealed ourselves to be a much uglier country.

For example, we could've lost a deduction for interest on student loans. We could've made teachers pay out of pocket for school supplies. We could've fully repealed the estate tax. Thankfully we didn't do those things, because we're not that ugly — yet.

And we shouldn't let ourselves get there. We need to reconsider our priorities fast, and it's quite possible we'll have the head space to do it. It's not like Americans will be so enamored with the money this cut provides them that they'll be thrilled to watch the people they elected shunt their well-being aside again.

The temporary tax breaks most Americans will get won't be life changing after all — a few thousand here or there isn't enough to (as Cohn once suggested) "remodel your kitchen." 

Since these cuts won't be life changing we'll probably see the same phenomena we saw after the Bush tax cuts in 2004. That is to say, most people won't even notice or remember they got a cut at all.

So if the economy does indeed shrug this tax cut off and continue plodding forward at its steady pace, Americans won't remember this as a gift, they'll remember this as a moment when they didn't like themselves. They'll remember feeling like they aren't a part of the national plan.

And they'll remember who put them through it too.

*SEE ALSO: The GOP tax plan separates Wall Street's rich from its filthy rich*

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Allegheny Health Network Receives $1 Million Grant to Expand Access to Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

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AHN has established a medication-assisted opioid treatment program that is part of a new, hub-and-spoke model of care aimed at reaching more patients with opioid use disorder.

PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) December 20, 2017

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) announced today that it has established a medication-assisted opioid treatment program that is part of a new, hub-and-spoke model of care aimed at reaching more patients with opioid use disorder. The program, to be progressively implemented over the next year, is supported by a $1 million grant that has been awarded to only three other medical institutions in Pennsylvania. Together, the institutions form the Pennsylvania Coordinated Medication-Assisted Treatment (PacMAT) program.

The hub of the new program, located at Allegheny General Hospital, is led by Mitchell West, DO, Director of Addiction Medicine at AHN, who will oversee a multidisciplinary staff including an addiction psychiatrist, behavioral health specialist, pharmacist, clinical educator, and more. The hub staff will provide clinical leadership to the spokes which include 10 primary care sites throughout Western Pennsylvania. Each site will be equipped to provide high quality Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) as defined by the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s practice guidelines. MAT combines medication with onsite behavioral therapy to reduce urges and withdrawal symptoms.

To provide ongoing support to the spokes, as well as health care providers in rural areas who are caring for patients with opioid use disorder, the hub staff will utilize telemedicine technology to provide education, expert consultation, and operational assistance. Both the hub and spokes will be closely connected to many of the region’s licensed drug and alcohol treatment facilities, single county authorities, behavioral health providers, and social services which can address patients at all stages of recovery.

“We are experiencing the deadliest drug overdose crisis in our country’s history, and we know that unique and innovative approaches are critical to effectively combatting the opioid epidemic. This new model of care reaches patients in the communities they live, wrapping them with a range of evidence-based therapies and services – all of which is supported by a team of leading experts in addiction medicine,” said Dr. West.

In addition to the integration of MAT into multiple primary care sites across AHN, enhanced pain management centers will be piloted at AHN’s West Penn Hospital, Forbes Hospital, and Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion. The pain centers will host integrated, multidisciplinary teams that can address chronic pain in the setting of addiction, mental illness and opioid dependence. The goals of the centers will be to reduce opioid prescribing for chronic pain, replace opioids with effective treatment modalities for pain management such as acupuncture and massage therapy, and address issues of opioid use disorder and substance use disorder in patients suffering from pain.

Finally, for those who arrive at an AHN emergency department following an overdose, the hub staff will work to develop pathways for stabilization of these patients, including initiation of an effective opioid replacement therapy such as buprenorphine, followed by more rapid handoffs to treatment.

“It has been estimated that more than half of overdose patients who are revived with naloxone and then treated at an emergency department leave against medical advice,” said Dr. West. “It is our goal to begin routinely administering in the emergency department a replacement therapy which treats symptoms of withdrawal, providing a greater opportunity to bridge the patient to community-based MAT and/or other recovery services. In this way, a patient’s life-threatening event can quickly transition to the beginning of recovery. ”

In August, AHN announced its Center of Excellence for Opioid Use Disorder. This comprehensive program helps Medicaid patients with opioid-related substance use disorders receive the health and community-based care and support they need to overcome addiction and maintain long-term wellness.

“Through our Center of Excellence (COE) for Opioid Use Disorder, 340 patients have been connected with MAT or other recovery services,” said Stuart Fisk, CRNP, Director, AHN Center for Inclusion Health. “These new programs and services are a natural extension of the COE model and will help us to serve a broader population including patients who are uninsured, underinsured and privately insured.”

According to Charles DeShazer, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Highmark is committed to creating sustainable payment models following the terms of the grant to support the continued fight against the opioid epidemic.

“Our entire enterprise has made significant investments in a range of opioid addiction support services to guide our members to recovery,” said Dr. DeShazer. “Combined with AHN’s clinical expertise in addiction medicine, AHN and Highmark are poised to be able to address the opioid epidemic in a significant way for the benefit of our members, patients and families throughout Western Pennsylvania.”

The grant is funded through the 21st Century Cures grant, a $26.5 million federal grant received by the Wolf Administration to combat the heroin and opioid epidemic by increasing access to treatment, reducing unmet treatment need, and reducing opioid overdose-related deaths through the provision of prevention, treatment and recovery activities for opioid use disorder. According to the Wolf Administration, 23 organizations applied.

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About the Allegheny Health Network

Allegheny Health Network (http://www.AHN.org), a Highmark Health company, is an integrated healthcare system serving the greater Western Pennsylvania region. The Network is composed of eight hospitals, including Allegheny General Hospital, its flagship academic medical center in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights, Canonsburg Hospital in Canonsburg, Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie, West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh and Westfield Memorial Hospital in Westfield, NY. The Network provides patients with access to a complete spectrum of advanced medical services, including nationally recognized programs for primary and emergency care, cardiovascular disease, cancer care, orthopedic surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, women’s health, diabetes and more. It also is home to a comprehensive research institute; Health + Wellness Pavilions; an employed physician organization, home and community based health services and a group purchasing organization. The Network employs approximately 17,000 people, has more than 2,800 physicians on its medical staff and serves as a clinical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.

About Highmark Health

Highmark Health, a Pittsburgh, PA based enterprise that employs more than 40,000 people nationwide and serves nearly 50 million Americans in all 50 states, is the second largest integrated health care delivery and financing network in the nation based on revenue. Highmark Health is the parent company of Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, and HM Health Solutions. Highmark Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates provide health insurance to more than 5 million members in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware as well as dental insurance, vision care and related health products through a national network of diversified businesses that include United Concordia Companies, HM Insurance Group, Davis Vision and Visionworks. Allegheny Health Network is the parent company of an integrated delivery network that includes eight hospitals, more than 2,800 affiliated physicians, ambulatory surgery centers, an employed physician organization, home and community-based health services, a research institute, a group purchasing organization, and health and wellness pavilions in western Pennsylvania. HM Health Solutions focuses on meeting the information technology platform and other business needs of the Highmark Health enterprise as well as unaffiliated health insurance plans by providing proven business processes, expert knowledge and integrated cloud-based platforms. To learn more, please visit http://www.highmarkhealth.org. Reported by PRWeb 16 hours ago.

Hickenlooper asks for $9.6M for children’s health insurance

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DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s governor is asking state lawmakers for emergency funding to keep a children’s health insurance program operating because Congress hasn’t decided how to keep it going. Gov. John Hickenlooper asked the Legislature’s budget committee Tuesday for $9.6 million to keep covering children and pregnant women in the program through the end of […] Reported by Seattle Times 16 hours ago.

Trump applauds 'Obamacare repeal' in the tax bill — but there's a big problem with that claim

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Trump applauds 'Obamacare repeal' in the tax bill — but there's a big problem with that claim **

· *President Donald Trump applauded the near-passage of the GOP tax bill on Wednesday during a Cabinet meeting at the White House.*
· *Trump said the bill's repeal of the Obamacare individual mandate "means Obamacare is being repealed."*
· *This is not true. Many of Obamacare's elements remain intact.*

--------------------President Donald Trump applauded the near passage of the GOP tax bill Wednesday during a Cabinet meeting in which he made a false claim about its affect on the Affordable Care Act.

Trump pointed to the healthcare changes contained in the tax bill, saying the elimination of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate amounts to a repeal of Obamacare.

"The individual mandate is being repealed, that means Obamacare is being repealed because they get their money from the individual mandate," Trump said.

The mandate, which requires most Americans to get health insurance or pay a fine, is repealed in the GOP tax bill. But that does not mean the entire law is being repealed.

· The infrastructure for the individual insurance exchanges, such as Healthcare.gov, remain in place. 
· The expansion of Medicaid under the ACA, which helped cover an additional 15 million people, remains in place in the states that have opted to expand the program.
· Other policy changes from the law, such as insurance companies' inability to reject a patient due to a preexisting condition and mandatory coverage of basic health needs like prescriptions, remain in place. 

In fact, according to the Congressional Budget Office, the Obamacare individual insurance markets are likely to remain relatively stable — albeit with a lower enrollment total — even without the mandate.

But the mandate repeal could still bring about adverse affects on the healthcare market.

The CBO estimated that 13 million more people would go without insurance by 2027 without the mandate than if it remained in place. It also estimated that premiums in Obamacare markets would jump 10% over the current baseline.

Most consumers will be shielded from the increase due to subsidies from the federal government, but as many as 2 million Americans could be priced out of insurance, according to the CBO.

**Watch Trump's remarks here:**



President Trump on repeal of Obamacare's individual mandate: "So, in this bill not only do we have massive tax cuts and tax reform, we have essentially repealed Obamacare and we'll come up with something that will be much better." https://t.co/5A4GmFds8B pic.twitter.com/0WBwwCU1J1

— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 20, 2017


 

*SEE ALSO: The GOP slipped a rule into its tax bill that will kill a fundamental part of Obamacare*

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Shutdown clock ticking, GOP struggling for spending deal

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WASHINGTON (AP) — With a shutdown clock ticking toward a Friday midnight deadline, congressional Republicans scrambled on Wednesday to finalize a must-pass spending bill. A major obstacle evaporated after key GOP senators dropped a demand to add health insurance subsidies for the poor. The No. 2 House Republican, California Rep. Kevin McCarthy, said party leaders […] Reported by Seattle Times 12 hours ago.

Collins: Health insurance subsidies must wait until new year

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lamar Alexander of Tennessee are withdrawing their insistence on adding health insurance subsidies for the poor to a year-end spending bill. They say Congress will be able to pass only a short-term agreement to avoid a government shutdown, and that their proposal will have to […] Reported by Seattle Times 12 hours ago.

AP FACT CHECK: Trump says 'Obamacare' is repealed. It isn't

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has declared "Obamacare" dead. But the Affordable Care Act actually lives on. He said Wednesday the tax bill he'll sign into law quietly repeals President Barack Obama's law. But as an Associated Press Fact Check finds, it only takes away the fines on people who fail to carry health insurance. That's a major change. But other big elements remain in place, such as subsidies for individual policies, Medicaid expansion and protections for the insured. People with medical conditions are still shielded from being denied coverage or charged higher premiums. Also still in place is the requirement that larger employers provide coverage to their workers or face fines. Reported by SeattlePI.com 13 hours ago.

'We have essentially repealed Obamacare,' Trump says after tax bill passes

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President Trump is celebrating Republicans’ passage of the tax overhaul bill as a two-fer: On Wednesday, in addition to tax cuts, he checked off his promise to repeal Obamacare, pointing to a provision in the bill to end the penalty on Americans who don’t get health insurance.

"We have essentially... Reported by L.A. Times 11 hours ago.

2 GOP senators are postponing their bills to stabilize the Obamacare insurance market

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2 GOP senators are postponing their bills to stabilize the Obamacare insurance market · *Republican Sens. Lamar Alexander and Susan Collins are delaying their effort to pass two bills aimed at stabilizing Affordable Care Act insurance markets.*
· *The senators are aiming to pass the bills as part of an omnibus spending bill in January instead.*
· *Collins predicated her support for the GOP tax bill in part on a promise of GOP support for these measures.*

--------------------Republican Sens. Lamar Alexander and Susan Collins are delaying their effort to pass two bills aimed at stabilizing Obamacare insurance markets, they announced on Wednesday.

The senators originally promised to include the measures in a year-end spending bill, but because Congress is only working to pass a short-term extension of federal government funding this week, Collins and Alexander say they will include the bills in an omnibus bill in January.

"It looks like the Christmas present of lower health insurance premiums will now have to be a Valentine's Day present," Alexander said in a statement. "It is hard to add our bills to a year-end package that does not yet exist."

Collins, who predicated her support for the GOP tax bill in part on a promise of GOP support for these bipartisan measures, said on Wednesday that Republican leadership has assured her that the party will vote for the bills in the new year. The GOP tax bill, which the president is set to sign on Wednesday, eliminates the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate, which will grow the ranks of uninsured Americans by 13 million.

"This afternoon Speaker Paul Ryan called me and said that the House remains committed to passing legislation to provide for high-risk pools and other reinsurance mechanisms similar to the bipartisan legislation I have introduced," Collins wrote in statement.

Collins, a moderate who voted against the GOP's efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare earlier this year, says the bills will offset the impact of the loss of the individual mandate, but experts largely disagree, arguing that the elimination of the mandate will spike health costs and reduce choice in plans.

Their moves comes after Collins told reporters on Tuesday that she had confirmed with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that he would support the two insurance bills as well as a measure waiving an automatic cut in Medicare that the tax bill could trigger.

Collins and Alexander have lobbied President Donald Trump for months to support provisions that would help stabilize the volatile Obamacare insurance markets. But most Republican lawmakers have remained adamantly opposed to the proposals, which they see as propping up the law.

Nevertheless, the senators say they remain confident that bipartisan versions of the proposals will pass in the new year.

"There is every reason to believe that these important provisions can and will be delivered as part of a bipartisan agreement," the statement read. "And Majority Leader McConnell has told us that he will uphold his commitment to schedule and support the legislation."

*SEE ALSO: Top GOP senator Susan Collins says media coverage of her tax bill negotiations has been 'unbelievably sexist'*

*DON'T MISS: Trump applauds 'Obamacare repeal' in the tax bill — but there's a big problem with that claim*

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Mississippi governor names aide as interim Medicaid director

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Gov. Phil Bryant is naming a close aide as interim director of Mississippi’s Medicaid program, even as Republicans consider changes to the state-federal health insurance program for the poor and disabled. Bryant on Wednesday named Deputy Chief of Staff Drew Snyder to take the post temporarily. The move comes after Dr. […] Reported by Seattle Times 8 hours ago.

With shutdown clock ticking, GOP struggles for spending deal

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With a shutdown clock ticking toward a midnight Friday deadline, congressional Republicans scrambled on Wednesday to finalize a must-pass spending bill. A major obstacle evaporated after key GOP senators dropped a demand to add health insurance subsidies for the poor. Reported by Denver Post 7 hours ago.

With Shutdown Clock Ticking, GOP Struggles for Spending Deal

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With a shutdown clock ticking toward a midnight Friday deadline, congressional Republicans scrambled on Wednesday to finalize a must-pass spending bill. A major obstacle evaporated after key GOP senators dropped a demand to add health insurance subsidies for the poor.The... Reported by Newsmax 7 hours ago.

Editorial: Congress Refuses to Do Right by Children’s Health Care

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The Children’s Health Insurance Program is in limbo while Republicans rejoice at a tax cut of more than $1 trillion for the rich. Reported by NYTimes.com 7 hours ago.

Congress Faces Obstacles To Passing Stopgap Spending Bill

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Congress Faces Obstacles To Passing Stopgap Spending Bill Watch VideoCongress will have to do something in order to stop a government shutdown Friday at midnight.

The White House reportedly wants a continuing resolution to extend current government funding until mid-January. But lawmakers are trying to tie a number of other bills to that stopgap measure, complicating the attempt to reconcile the bill between both chambers in only a couple days.

An earlier plan included funding the Pentagon, but that idea was shot down by Senate Democrats, who want spending for domestic programs to match that for defense. Dems also want funds to fight the opioid crisis and protections for so-called "Dreamers."

*SEE MORE: Here's What Actually Shuts Down During A Government Shutdown*

Separately, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said his objectives were to add a veterans health program, waive automatic spending cuts to programs like Medicaid and add an extension to the Children's Health Insurance Program to the spending bill.

McConnell is no longer bound to another earmark intended to stabilize Obamacare markets; Sen. Susan Collins, who made Obamacare funding a stipulation for her vote on the tax overhaul bill, said she would take up that fight in the new year to allow the spending bill to proceed.

Congress is also trying to drum up votes for a historic $81 billion disaster aid package and reauthorization of a controversial NSA foreign surveillance program. Reported by Newsy 4 hours ago.

NBC Frets GOP ‘Likely’ to ‘Punt’ on Funding Child Health Insurance Program

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***To read the full blog, please check out *the complete post* on NewsBusters*** Reported by CNSNews.com 2 hours ago.

With children’s health care in flux, parents seek answers

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WEST JORDAN, Utah - The lingering uncertainty in Congress over the fate of the Children's Health Insurance Program has left Ashlee and Levi Smith torn between optimism and anxiety. Reported by Denver Post 3 hours ago.

Starr Companies Announces Appointment of Steve Blakey as President and Chief Executive Officer of Starr Insurance Holdings, Charles Dangelo Retires

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Starr Companies Announces Appointment of Steve Blakey as President and Chief Executive Officer of Starr Insurance Holdings, Charles Dangelo Retires *Business Wire India*Starr Companies announced the appointment of Steve Blakey as president and chief executive officer of Starr Insurance Holdings.   “We are pleased to introduce Steve as our new Company President. With over 35 years of experience, including establishing Starr’s presence in the United Kingdom and throughout Europe as well as making Starr one of the leading providers of aviation and aerospace insurance in the world, Steve is uniquely qualified to lead the company going forward,” stated Maurice R. Greenberg, chairman, Starr Companies.   Steve Blakey replaces Chuck Dangelo, who has announced his retirement. “After 46 years in the insurance industry, we would like to thank Chuck for his contributions to our company and industry. He has been instrumental in leading Starr’s growth and we wish him well in his retirement.”   *About Starr Companies*   Starr Companies (Starr) is the worldwide marketing name for the operating insurance and travel assistance companies and subsidiaries of Starr International Company, Inc. and for the investment business of C.V. Starr & Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries. Starr is a leading insurance and investment organization with a presence on five continents; through its operating insurance companies, Starr provides property, casualty, and accident & health insurance products as well as a range of specialty coverages including aviation, marine, energy and excess casualty insurance. The following insurance company subsidiaries each have an A.M. Best rating of “A” (Excellent): Starr Indemnity & Liability Company, Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company, Starr Syndicate Limited at Lloyd's of London, Starr International Insurance (Asia) Ltd., and Starr Insurance & Reinsurance Limited.   For more information visit us at www.starrcompanies.com      
  View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171219006237/en/ Reported by Business Wire India 44 minutes ago.

Commission recommends statewide teacher health benefits

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MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont commission has voted to recommend a statewide health insurance plan for teachers. Vermont Public Radio reports the Vermont Educational Health Benefits Commission voted 6-3 in favor of a statewide contract for teacher health benefits. Republican Gov. Phil Scott says the commission’s findings support his proposed plan. Scott maintains that […] Reported by Seattle Times 7 minutes ago.

Congress Scrambles To Keep Government Running Before Friday Deadline

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House Republicans unveiled a stop-gap spending bill Thursday that would keep the government open until mid-January and extend funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program through March. Reported by NPR 19 hours ago.
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