CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 31 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA backs bill to block Medicare cuts CHICAGO -- A bipartisan group of 10 House members introduced a bill today to stop the 2.83 percent cut in Medicare payments to physician practices this year while providing a 2 percent payment update, aiming to stabilize physician practices and protect patients' access to care. The AMA strongly supports the legislation and will wor  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 30 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA President and CEO Sends Letter to California Governor Newsom and Insurance Commissioner Lara APCIA reaffirms steadfast commitment to helping California recover and rebuild WASHINGTON, DC-- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association's (APCIA) president and CEO has sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom and Insurance Commi  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Breakthrough Agreement with Ameren Will Accelerate Clean Energy & Cut Costs Through Smarter Grid Planning Chicago, IL - The Citizens Utility Board (CUB), Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), and Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) have reached a settlement with Ameren to integrate grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) into transmission planning in its service territory in Illino  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 31 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * LaShonda Campbell Named a 2025 Core Emerging Leader CHICAGO--Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to announce that LaShonda Campbell has been selected as a Core Emerging Leader (EL). Campbell is a Collections Development Librarian at University of Arkansas at Monticello. She earned her Master's Degree in Library Science (MLIS) after 25 years as a judici  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 31 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Setting the Record Straight about FEMA and Hurricane Helene Insurance Claims Payments * Hurricane Helene hit the Southeast in September 2024 and was the deadliest mainland U.S. storm since Katrina. * Helene caused between $80-110 billion in economic losses, including roughly $60 billion in North Carolina. * The Federal Emergency Management Ag  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 31 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Stronger YOY Boat Sales Reported at New York, Louisville & Minneapolis Shows The Discover Boating New York Boat Show, Discover Boating Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow and the Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive Insurance(r), wrapped on Sunday, drawing more than 75,000 attendees, steady crowds and buyers. While attendance   more