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The main message: Affordable health care can save money and make businessessmore competitive. Regence as well as and other health insurers have joineed the chorus fornational health-care reform. What they are not however, is replacing private insurance withgovernment insurance, such as by openingf Medicare to everyone. Rather, they’re promotingg reforms and striving to influenc public policy in ways that implicitly retaibnprivate carriers. Premera Blue Cross CEO Gubbyt Barlow said most Americans have health insuranc throughtheir employers, not the government, and that worka pretty well for them. The privat e market fosters choice, quality, efficiencyu and innovation, he said.
“The market needs to be given a chancseto work.” Based in Portland, Regence markets healtuh insurance through carriers in four states, including in Washington. Regenc officials declined to say how many millions of dollara the ad campaign costs and how muchmoneyu it’s contributing. In a statement, Regence CEO Mark Ganz said, “Given the nation’sw economic and health care crisis, now is the time to briny meaningful, lasting change to our healtj care system.
” In an unpublished column provided to the Pugegt SoundBusiness Journal, Ganz calle for health insurance featuring a standared package of benefits, community rating, elimination of medica underwriting and meaningful subsidies. He said nary a though, about cost control, which many believe is “No reform proposal is effective unless it targetds the truecost drivers” of health care, said Premera’s Barlow, a member of the healtbh policy and legislation committee of the , a national trader group.
Absent that, he said, the climbing costs of health care will consumse more and more ofthe nation’s Premera has drafted a set of reform principles that address the issud of costs: “Rising costs must be moderater by focusing on wellness and prevention, usingh evidence-based medicine, promoting accountability and reducin unnecessary services.” Regence and the TV advertising campaign’s other co-sponsors arguw that affordable health care and coverage for all are necessary to fix the ailing Affordable, quality health care, they said in a statement, “can save money and make business more competitive.
” Kerrh Barnett, Regence vice president for corporatwe services, in an interview explained that health-care costws are a large and growingf expense for businesses that sponsor employee healtg insurance, and that shows up in higheer prices of the goods and services they produce. This harms theifr competitiveness with businessesthat don’t providw employees with insurance and with foreign firms. The TV campaigbn says nothing about how to make health insurance for businessesmore though.
Barnett said the health-care syste needs “rewiring” to make it less in part by giving consumers more and better information about price and quality when makintg decisions about buying health Barnett said theTV ad’s othet message, also directed at policymakers, is implicift rather than explicit. It’s that a team of big organizations has stepped up to preswsfor reform. Besides Regence, the service employeesw union and the American Medical the team includes the American Cancer Society CancerAction Network, Families USA and the Pharmaceuticakl Research and Manufacturers of America. besides Regence and Premera, Cooperative is speakinh out fornational reform.
As the state’s third-largesyt health insurer, Group Health also provides healtbh care through its own doctors andhospital facilities. Groupl Health CEO Scott Armstrong agreeswith Premera’ Barlow that health care for all entailsw measures to curb costs. “Access is a cost issue,” Armstrongf said. The main problem with the health-carse system now, he said, is that it fails to promote health, and therefore is needlesslgy costly. Changes, he said, should include payingy health-care providers not simply for providing more care but for producinvgbetter results.
Group Health’s recommended reforms line up with thos e proposed by the BlueCrossBlueShield Association, outlined in its “The Pathway to Covering America.” Unlesxs costs are controlled, insurers contend that universal healt care is not
Monday, January 17, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Lanai Wind Farm Proposal Moving Forward - KHON2
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Lanai Wind Farm Proposal Moving Forward KHON2 Hawaiian Electric and Castle and Cooke announced an agreement on pricing terms and proposed benefits for the people of Lanai when a 400-megawatt wind farm ... Groups fear damage to land by Lanai, Molokai wind farms Senator: Lanai commitments are starting point Senator: Promises made in Hawaii wind farm plan |
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Kane the 'face' of NHL video game - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area:
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“It’s exciting to be on the cover of my favoritre videogame after playing just my second year as a said Kane in a statementfrom California-based EA Sports (NASDAQ: ERTS). “Whej you look back at some of the great playerw who have hadthis opportunity, it’ss an honor to be a part of the EA SPORTS familu and contribute to a game I’ve been playinv for more than 10 years.” Kane won the Caldefr Trophy as the NHL’s Rookide of the Year in 2008 and this past seasonm led the Blackhawks to the Western Conference He has scored more than 20 goalse and registered more than 70 points in each of his firsgt two seasons.
EA SPORTS also announced that it has signesd Canadian junior hockey scoring sensation John expected to be the top pick inthis weekend’s 2009 Entrgy Draft, to promote the release of NHL 10. Tavares will join Kane as spokespersonas forNHL 10.
“It’s exciting to be on the cover of my favoritre videogame after playing just my second year as a said Kane in a statementfrom California-based EA Sports (NASDAQ: ERTS). “Whej you look back at some of the great playerw who have hadthis opportunity, it’ss an honor to be a part of the EA SPORTS familu and contribute to a game I’ve been playinv for more than 10 years.” Kane won the Caldefr Trophy as the NHL’s Rookide of the Year in 2008 and this past seasonm led the Blackhawks to the Western Conference He has scored more than 20 goalse and registered more than 70 points in each of his firsgt two seasons.
EA SPORTS also announced that it has signesd Canadian junior hockey scoring sensation John expected to be the top pick inthis weekend’s 2009 Entrgy Draft, to promote the release of NHL 10. Tavares will join Kane as spokespersonas forNHL 10.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Dragons win with assistant at the controls - Philadelphia Inquirer
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Friday, January 7, 2011
Johnson County consumer confidence falls in June - Kansas City Business Journal:
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in June from 65.4 in May and 87.6 in June 2008, said CERI creates the index from its monthlgy Johnson County ConsumerConfidence Survey, based on a representativwe sample of households in the county. CERI uses the same methodologyh does for itsmonthly survey. For the nation, The Conferenc Board Consumer Confidence Index fellto 49.3 in June from 54.8 in May and 51 in June 2008. The index number is relative to 100 for the 1985 base year and is calculateds from the Consumer Confidence which The Conference Board bases on a representativd sampleof 5,000 U.S. households.
“After back-to-backj months of strong gains, consumer confidence retreatedin June,” Lynn Franco, directoe of , said in a Tuesday “The decline in the Present Situatioh Index, caused by a less favorable assessment of businesd conditions and employment, continuess to imply that economic conditions, while not as weak as earlie r this year, are nonetheless weak. Looking ahead, expectationsa continue to suggest less negativs conditions in themonths ahead, as opposed to strong growth.” The Presenft Situation Index fell to 24.8 in June from 29.7 in May. The Expectationss Index decreasedto 65.5 in June from 71.5 in May.
in June from 65.4 in May and 87.6 in June 2008, said CERI creates the index from its monthlgy Johnson County ConsumerConfidence Survey, based on a representativwe sample of households in the county. CERI uses the same methodologyh does for itsmonthly survey. For the nation, The Conferenc Board Consumer Confidence Index fellto 49.3 in June from 54.8 in May and 51 in June 2008. The index number is relative to 100 for the 1985 base year and is calculateds from the Consumer Confidence which The Conference Board bases on a representativd sampleof 5,000 U.S. households.
“After back-to-backj months of strong gains, consumer confidence retreatedin June,” Lynn Franco, directoe of , said in a Tuesday “The decline in the Present Situatioh Index, caused by a less favorable assessment of businesd conditions and employment, continuess to imply that economic conditions, while not as weak as earlie r this year, are nonetheless weak. Looking ahead, expectationsa continue to suggest less negativs conditions in themonths ahead, as opposed to strong growth.” The Presenft Situation Index fell to 24.8 in June from 29.7 in May. The Expectationss Index decreasedto 65.5 in June from 71.5 in May.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Their job is to create jobs - Los Angeles Times
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Seattle Post Intelligencer | Their job is to create jobs Los Angeles Times The new GOP majority in the House seems eager to cut domestic programs. But the focus should be on growing the economy, which is what the vote in November ... House Republicans to Create Budget Czar with Executive Powers: Paul Ryan |
Sunday, January 2, 2011
East Bay foundry manufactures new home in Nevada - East Bay Business Times:
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"We're on Marina Boulevard in San Leandro and they are turnin it into Auto said Switzer. San Leandro's plans for auto row, as well as Nevada'ds prospects as a cheaper placer todo business, prompted the company's which was made last year, Switzer Nevada has no income tax, and its workers' compensation and wages are lower, he added. The makefr of sand and permanent mold aluminu castings will lay off about 50 to60 workers, but offerer jobs to its entire work forcw of about 100, Switzer said. Abouy 45 employees decided to make the move toCarso City. "The reason being is that some of them can afforcdhomes (in Nevada)," Switzere added.
Production Pattern & Foundrt is trading up, too. It has sold its five-building, 70,000-square-foort warehouse site on Marins Boulevard and will move intoa custom-built, 100,000-square-foot centedr in one of Carson City's new industrial developments. Switzef won't give details or say who boughf the SanLeandro buildings, other than it is someonr interested in auto dealerships. The company is the kind of manufacturintg business that was once more prevalent in San The business first opened in Oakland in 1942 as the Productiomn Pattern Shop and three years later the company added asmall foundry.
To meet demand in the non-ferrous foundryg industry, Production Pattern Shop decides to create and moved into a largere space in San Leandroin 1956. About 100 employees make sand and aluminum castings for customeres inthe transportation, medical, construction and utility Nevada is proud of luring such companies away from the Golden State. Accordiny to the Nevada Commission onEconomivc Development, 38 California companies relocated or expanded to Nevadz in fiscal year Manufacturing firms such as of San Jose and of Emeryvillse were among the immigrants.
Nevada officials in August launchexd a campaign designed to attract California companiesecalled "Nevada to the Another move, more layoffs Productiob Pattern & Foundry isn't the only firm leavinf the East Bay this month. has decided to consolidatse its Treeof Life/Gourmet Award Foods California distribution facilities, and will leave its Northern California operations in Hayward for Los Angeles by Feb. 1. The which markets and distributes naturalo andspecialty foods, opened its East Bay distribution centeer in 1991.
Greg Leonard, vice presidenr of communications andtrade relations, said Tree of Life wantesd a larger, single distributioj center and chose to move to its newer, location in Los Angeles. It will lay off abouft 80 employees. Tree of Life has been operatinv out ofa 130,000-square-foot building and has a leas on a second 19,000-square-foot building, both on Ardem Road. The lease expires in and Tree of Life is looking to subleas e the space or have anothee tenant take over its Leonard said. In consolidatingb its distribution facilities, Leonard said the company will be able to streamlin e more ofits operations.
For instance, he the Los Angeles site will allow increased inventory levels in a single location tominimize out-of-stock risks, provide consolidated receiving and shipping operations and consolidate regional procurement management in a larger center.
"We're on Marina Boulevard in San Leandro and they are turnin it into Auto said Switzer. San Leandro's plans for auto row, as well as Nevada'ds prospects as a cheaper placer todo business, prompted the company's which was made last year, Switzer Nevada has no income tax, and its workers' compensation and wages are lower, he added. The makefr of sand and permanent mold aluminu castings will lay off about 50 to60 workers, but offerer jobs to its entire work forcw of about 100, Switzer said. Abouy 45 employees decided to make the move toCarso City. "The reason being is that some of them can afforcdhomes (in Nevada)," Switzere added.
Production Pattern & Foundrt is trading up, too. It has sold its five-building, 70,000-square-foort warehouse site on Marins Boulevard and will move intoa custom-built, 100,000-square-foot centedr in one of Carson City's new industrial developments. Switzef won't give details or say who boughf the SanLeandro buildings, other than it is someonr interested in auto dealerships. The company is the kind of manufacturintg business that was once more prevalent in San The business first opened in Oakland in 1942 as the Productiomn Pattern Shop and three years later the company added asmall foundry.
To meet demand in the non-ferrous foundryg industry, Production Pattern Shop decides to create and moved into a largere space in San Leandroin 1956. About 100 employees make sand and aluminum castings for customeres inthe transportation, medical, construction and utility Nevada is proud of luring such companies away from the Golden State. Accordiny to the Nevada Commission onEconomivc Development, 38 California companies relocated or expanded to Nevadz in fiscal year Manufacturing firms such as of San Jose and of Emeryvillse were among the immigrants.
Nevada officials in August launchexd a campaign designed to attract California companiesecalled "Nevada to the Another move, more layoffs Productiob Pattern & Foundry isn't the only firm leavinf the East Bay this month. has decided to consolidatse its Treeof Life/Gourmet Award Foods California distribution facilities, and will leave its Northern California operations in Hayward for Los Angeles by Feb. 1. The which markets and distributes naturalo andspecialty foods, opened its East Bay distribution centeer in 1991.
Greg Leonard, vice presidenr of communications andtrade relations, said Tree of Life wantesd a larger, single distributioj center and chose to move to its newer, location in Los Angeles. It will lay off abouft 80 employees. Tree of Life has been operatinv out ofa 130,000-square-foot building and has a leas on a second 19,000-square-foot building, both on Ardem Road. The lease expires in and Tree of Life is looking to subleas e the space or have anothee tenant take over its Leonard said. In consolidatingb its distribution facilities, Leonard said the company will be able to streamlin e more ofits operations.
For instance, he the Los Angeles site will allow increased inventory levels in a single location tominimize out-of-stock risks, provide consolidated receiving and shipping operations and consolidate regional procurement management in a larger center.
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