Links

Carrier Financial Ratings

• A.M. Best - Provides ratings for carriers, as well as press releases and articles. The press releases are available at no charge, but many of the news articles are fee-based.
• Standard & Poor - Provides ratings for carriers, as well as press releases on rating changes.

State Medical Boards

News

• Modern Healthcare - A free magazine for the healthcare industry.

Legal Information

• California Department of Insurance - Provides news releases, as well as non-specific information on filings from insurance carriers.
• California legislative information - Maintained by the Legislative Counsel of California. Includes information specific to the Insurance and Business and Professions Codes.

Statistical Information

• Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development (OSHPD) - Provides inpatient and outpatient statistical data on California Hospitals.
• Fedstats - Provides statistics from more than 70 federal agencies.

Certification Information

• Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care - Will confirm whether or not an organization has been accredited by the AAAHC, without detailed information.
• JCAHO - Provides information on the accreditation status of hospitals. Specific reports often available.
• CertificatesNow - Create, deliver and manage certificates of insurance.