U.S. House Judiciary Committee Votes to Pass McCarran-Ferguson Repeal for Health Insurers
The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee voted 20-9 in favor of H.R. 3596, the Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Act, which would partially repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act as it applies to health insurers. The House leadership has not scheduled consideration for the floor. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) says it supports a repeal of the
Antitrust Gets More Buzz as Legislator Now Targets Health Insurers
As Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and collision repairers take aim at property-casualty insurers by seeking a repeal of their anti-trust exemptions under the McCarran-Ferguson Act (click HERE for story), one legislator is also now striving to do the same in the health and medical malpractice world. U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.)
Consultant Says Dealer Health Biggest Issue for OEMs
The OEMs have plenty of parts available due to low sales of new vehicles, but the big issue is the survivability of dealerships. That was the gist of a report on the OEM supply chain offered by consultant John Bosin at a recent Collision Industry Conference in Hartford, Conn. Bosin, president of EDM Davis LLC
Free Workshops on Environmental Health and Safety to be Offered to D.C., Maryland Shops
On June 4 and 5, 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its state and local partners will offer free seminars in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Md. to educate body shops on the latest environmental regulations affecting their businesses. The workshop will also include demonstrations in best practices by an experienced auto finisher, as well
Shop Employee’s Illness Highlights Industry’s Lack of Health Insurance
When a member of the industry gets sick, it affects their well-being, their family and their employer. When that employee doesn’t have health insurance, not only is their health still in jeopardy, but also their financial future. Jason Van Der Sluis recently started a new job as a body technician at an auto body shop
Protecting the Health of Your Business
They go hand in hand – the health and well-being of a small-business owner are essential to the health and well-being of the small business.
Hand Health
Your hands are your most important asset. Without them, you wouldn’t have a job because you couldn’t do your job
Glue Pulling: Auto Body Shop Efficiency and Cleaner Repairs
One relatively new method of collision repair growing in popularity, relevance and value is glue pull repair.
ASA Announces Support for Youth Apprenticeship Advancement Act
ASA believes the federal government can do more to encourage apprentice programs to ensure independent repair businesses have sufficient manpower.
Building Charitable Giving into Your Auto Body Shop’s Business Plan
Planning, thoughtful implementation and thorough tracking of results will deliver a successful philanthropic program that also delivers a return on investment.
