Topic: Steve Poizner
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We believe there is evidence to suggest there are serious issues with how Anthem Blue Cross pays claims
Anthem faces up to $7 million in fines Feb 22, 2010
Any increase in costs for employers will only make our already dire economic situation worse
Hike in workers' comp premiums rejected Nov 10, 2009
We have instructed the actuaries to review the rates with a fine-tooth comb to ensure they comply with state law that requires that 70 cents of every dollar in premiums is spent on medical benefits
Anthem Blue Cross postpones rate hike Feb 13, 2010
Stephen Leo "Steve" Poizner (born January 4, 1957) is a California businessman and Republican politician, who was elected State Insurance Commissioner of California in 2006. Prior to his political career, Poizner worked in Silicon Valley as a high tech entrepreneur, founding both SnapTrack, Inc. and Strategic Mapping, Inc. He is a candidate for Governor of California.
In 2001, following privately held SnapTrack's sale for $1.0 billion dollars to Qualcomm, Poizner served a year as a White House Fellow in the National Security Council. Starting one week before the September 11, 2001 attacks, Poizner held the position of Director of Critical Infrastructure Protection, and was involved in developing Homeland Security programs relating to cybersecurity and emergency response communication protocols.
Poizner's campaign states that it has a "grass-roots strategy" with support from local party committees . Poizner has worked for government reform, education reform, and restoring California's position as a family-friendly, business-friendly state.
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