root9B Joins the Retail Cyber Intelligence Sharing Center root9B, a root9B Technologies Company (OTCQB: RTNB), a leading provider of advanced cybersecurity services and training for commercial and government clients, announced today it has joined the Retail Cyber Intelligence Sharing Center (R-CISC) as a Supporting Associate. Read more here.
Horizon answers questions
Legislators Hold Hearing on Horizon Omnia Health Alliance The questioning went on for hours. The Senate Commerce and Health Committees dissected Horizon’s new tiered health insurance plan, called Omnia, during a joint hearing at the State House today. Read more here.
Horizon to explain Omnia
CHANGES ON THE HORIZON Lawmakers today will demand that executives from New Jersey’s largest health insurance company explain how their dramatic venture to reduce rates next … Read more here.
Horizon to explain Omnia
Horizon N.J.’s new insurance plan: What we know so far By Susan K. Livio TRENTON — Lawmakers Monday will demand executives from New Jersey’s largest health insurance company to explain how their dramatic venture to reduce premiums by 15 percent next year will affect the rest of healthcare insurance landscape in the state. Horizon Blue […]
Tortoise in Barron's
Wild Swings Buffet MLP Investors Many factors contributed to the 26% drop in these energy infrastructure companies over the past year. Unfortunately those factors aren’t going away any time soon. By Amey Stone Master limited partnerships (MLPs) have long been prized by income investors for their attractive yields, favorable tax treatment, and relative stability. But […]
Horizon works to lower costs
Lost in the Outcry Over OMNIA: Tiered Insurance Plans Should Mean Savings Critics want to know how Horizon designed its new plan; company says it will reveal more next week. Read more here.
Col. Jacobs on Syria
Jacobs Blasts Obama Administration’s ‘Bankrupt’ Syria Policy: ‘We’re Not Doing Anything,’ Have ‘Egg On Our Face’ ‘We don’t even have a strategy’ Retired Col. Jack Jacobs, an NBC military analyst, blasted Obama administration policy in Syria Thursday, saying the latest moves by Russia in the war-torn nation showed “we’re not doing anything” and uncovered “the […]
Horizon’s website launched
Horizon website offers details on OMNIA alliance Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield launched a new website to help explain its new, embattled OMNIA Health Alliance in advance of a state legislative hearing next week. Read more here.
Tortoise in Oil & Gas Financial Journal
Second quarter numbers for the midstream sector looked healthy, noted Tortoise Capital Advisors in a mid-year review. New projects were placed in service during the quarter with additional projects scheduled to commence later in 2015 and 2016. “Our projection for capital investment in MLP, pipeline and related organic growth projects through 2017 remains strong at […]
root9B in Jane’s
Three generals join cyber security company’s board Root9B, a cyber security company that specialises in penetration testing and network hardening, has added three US generals to its advisory board, the company announced on 28 September. Read the article here.
Marino explains Omnia
Horizon BCBSNJ Looks to Smooth Bumpy OMNIA Rollout John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media , September 28, 2015 The CEO of Horizon BlueCross Blue Shield of New Jersey defends its value-based care collaborative, which has been criticized by the Medical Society of New Jersey. Read more here.
Horizon's bold move
The not-so-healthy debate involving OMNIA The iPhone has become a ubiquitous part of almost everyone’s life, so much so that it’s hard to imagine a time when almost every technology and communications expert was certain it was going to fail. But when the phone was unveiled in 2007, it was met with a storm of […]
DeFillippo joins Zito Partners
Prudential Financial’s former CCO DeFillippo joins Zito Partners Bob DeFillippo retired from Prudential Financial in February, after more than 20 years with the company. Read the article here.
Horizon counters Hudson claims
Insurer Seeks to Extinguish Firestorm Over Proposed Tiered Health Coverage Hudson County leaders fear hospitals in Horizon’s second tier may be forced out of business, call for delaying launch of new plan Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey executives are aiming to head off the growing backlash against one of the insurer’s largest […]
root9B in Forbes
Cybersecurity’s Labor Epidemic The worldwide cybersecurity market is defined by market sizing estimates that range from $77 billion in 2015 to $170 billion by 2020, according to consolidated estimates from multiple IT research firms including Gartner, Inc. Read the full article here.
Bob DeFillippo Joins Zito Partners
Former top Pru communications exec joins Zito Partners Bob DeFillippo, who retired as Prudential Financial’s chief communications officer earlier this year, has joined the Zito Partners public relations and marketing communications firm, it announced Tuesday. Read the article here.
Quad’s Borish on trading traps
Peter Borish, The Quad Group – Trading Traps: Too Many to Count “You have to have the complete and utmost confidence in yourself if you’re going to trade and take risk. It doesn’t mean that you have to be right.” View more here.
Bob DeFillippo Joins Zito Partners
Thrilled to welcome Bob DeFillippo to the Zito Partners team. Bob DeFillippo Joins Zito Partners WARREN, N.J. – Bob DeFillippo, most recently the Chief Communications Officer for Prudential Financial, Inc., has joined Zito Partners in a senior consulting role. Mr. DeFillippo brings more than 40 years of senior leadership experience in corporate communications, journalism, government […]
root9B on Data Wars
Data Wars At this point, it’s pretty much assumed that hackers are going to break into corporate computer networks. Global Finance talked with Michael Morris, chief Technology Officer of root9B, which offers cybersecurity services to corporate and government entities, about the war on digital attackers—and how businesses can retake some ground. Read the full […]
Beazley in Health Data Management
Not Certain of ICD-10 Readiness? Get Insurance Business insurance firm Beazley Group recently enhanced its healthcare line of coverage with a new focus: ICD-10 liability. Read more here.
Marino discusses Omnia
Horizon’s Marino discusses others’ fears about new OMNIA alliance When Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, the state’s largest health insurer, unveiled the new OMNIA Health Alliance, and a new health plan to be rolled out in October, there was an outpouring of concerns and questions. Read more here.
Grasso on today's markets
Dick Grasso: Today’s Markets Aren’t Fair Turmoil in August was a sign something was awry with capital markets, former NYSE chief Richard Grasso says The former head of the New York Stock Exchange says modern markets have sacrificed fairness for speed. Read more here.
Horizon launches Omnia
Horizon to announce ‘innovative’ partnership with major health care players Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey will announce today a new program geared toward decreasing out-of-pocket costs for its members, and holding health care providers accountable for quality care. Read more here.
Tortoise on energy stocks
Is Now the Time to Invest in Oil and Energy Stocks? Robert Thummel, portfolio manager at Tortoise Capital Advisors, talks about ways to make money in the energy markets in spite of lower oil prices. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Tortoise on CNBC
Betting big on nat gas We think crude prices move up, but natural gas stocks can do well in a low-priced environment, explains Matt Sallee, Tortoise Capital managing director & portfolio manager.
Helping SEAL families
U.S. Navy SEALs are considered a special breed of warrior ready to answer our nation’s call and someone needs to take care of their families while they protect ours. That’s where the SEAL-Naval Special Warfare Foundation comes in.
General Michael Hayden on SEAL Families
Click here for General Hayden’s interview with Bloomberg’s Michael McKee and Kathleen Hays.
Grano talks markets on Fox
Fmr. UBS Chairman Grano: Volatility is with us to stay – Former UBS Chairman Joe Grano on the Fed, the U.S. economy and the markets.
Franklin Square in Investment News
Investors thinking about retirement should understand BDCs Traditional fixed-income holdings, such as bond funds, may not provide enough meaningful income With 77 million baby boomers now in or preparing for retirement, many Americans’ investment portfolios are undergoing a significant shift. In the face of longer life expectancies, they are seeking to increase investment income and […]
EquityZen's CEO on startup valuations in FoxBusiness.com
Will Stock Market Swings Impact Startup Valuations? Stocks traded mostly lower on Friday after two days of record gains, capping off one of the most volatile weeks in stock market history. With concerns over China shaking investor sentiment, some were wondering if prolonged market uncertainty would close the IPO window. Read more here.