Roy Oswalt pitched seven impressive innings in his home debut, two relievers finished off the six-hitter and Philadelphia beat Los Angeles 2-0 on Wednesday night. The two-time NL champions are 15-4 since July 22, but lost another player when Ross Gload left with a strained right groin. Oswalt (7-13) allowed five hits, walked two and struck out five.

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The “medical home” concept under a state initiative started about four years ago appears to be saving Illinois taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars from the state Medicaid health insurance program for the poor, a new study shows.

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‘Medical home’ concept saves on costs

Farmers Insurance plans to move 1,200 people from its Simi Valley office to one in the San Fernando Valley, leaving…

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Farmers Insurance to leave Simi Valley

An elaborate car-buying scheme has snagged several victims in Omaha. It involves a female con artist with a believable story, but a fake insurance check.

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Car Buy/Sale Scams Two Victims

As small-business owners, many family physicians who own solo or small practices struggle to provide health insurance for their employees. However, thanks to the recently enacted health care reform legislation, these physicians now may be eligible for a tax credit that they can use to help purchase this health insurance. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act contains various provisions …

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Tax Credit Designed to Help Small Businesses Provide Health Insurance

WASHINGTON, D.C. – You’ve likely seen or heard ads offering health coverage and medical discounts for low monthly fees. But the Federal Trade Commission and 24 states, including Texas have filed lawsuits against 54 companies accused of using fraudulent and deceptive practices to bilk consumers out of millions of dollars. The ads promise a cure for the uninsured, for just $5 a day. Medical …

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Health Insurance Scams Alert

As students head back to college, renters insurance is not typically on their check list. Not having insurance could end up being costly.

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Renters Insurance Good Idea For College Students

Farmers Insurance will close its longstanding office in Simi Valley next year and transfer its 1,200 employees to Woodland Hills, company officials announced today.

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Farmers Insurance moving from Simi Valley to Woodland Hills

EVEN THOUGH the expectation of an active hurricane season is pushing some Barbadians to insure their properties, they are not pursuing home insurance in large enough numbers.

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No last-minute insurance

Insurance company Navigators Group Inc. said Wednesday it has appointed industry veteran Robert Mendelsohn to its board of directors. Mendelsohn, 64, was CEO of the Royal Insurance Group leading up to a merger that created the Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance… Insurance – RSA Insurance Group – Business – Financial Services – Board of directors

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Navigators Group adds ex-insurance CEO to board