Lenders must give reason for denying credit starting ThursdayTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:34PMA new law goes into effect Thursday that requires creditors to inform consumers why they were rejected for a loan.As part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, consumers who are rejected for student loans, automobile loans or credit card applications are entitled to receive a free copy of their credit score and an explanation of why they were turned down. The reasons ...
Home births see dramatic 20 percent increaseTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:25PMNEW YORK — One mother chose home birth because it was cheaper than going to a hospital. Another gave birth at home because she has multiple sclerosis and feared unnecessary medical intervention. And some choose home births after cesarean sections with their first babies.Whatever their motivation, all are among a striking trend: Home births increased 20 percent from 2004 to 2008, accounting for ...
Providence Equity-Backed Ascend Learning Acquires PrepMe Adaptive LearningTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:58PMPrepMe today announces the sale of its adaptive learning platform and virtual classroom to Ascend Le...
GW Health Policy Experts Provide Analysis of New Exchange Rule - Affordable Care ActTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:18PMResearchers from the Hirsh Health Law and Policy Program at the GW School of Public Health and Health Services have released an analysis of the HHS Proposed Rule related to the Health Benefit Exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act. The newly-proposed rule outlines federal requirements states must meet in order to operate an Exchange, as well as standards related the qualified health plans ...
Birth Control May Become Free Under All Health Insurance PlansTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:08PMWASHINGTON -- A highly influential panel of medical experts recommended to the U.S. Department of Health on Tuesday that all health insurance plans be legally required offer free birth control to patients.