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Healthcare

WATCH: Dr. Oz Unwittingly Reveals He Doesn't Know How Credit Cards Work in Fox News Blunder

fromFortune

1 week ago

Healthcare

Fortune 100 health insurer Humana commits to 'greater transparency' on preapproval as it slashes a third of all mandates

fromwww.mediaite.com

Healthcare

WATCH: Dr. Oz Unwittingly Reveals He Doesn't Know How Credit Cards Work in Fox News Blunder

more#healthcare-reform

2 weeks ago

Letters: Politicians' op-ed dodges state's role in insurance mess

California policymakers have chased many energy producers out of the state. More than 17% of today's gasoline refining capacity will shut down by early next year, once Valero and Phillips 66 shut down important California refineries.

California

2 weeks ago

Letters: The wealthy have a hole in their lives that can't be filled

Wealthy individuals often feel insecure and anxious despite their fortunes, as the fear of losing power overshadows their wealth.

fromFortune Asia

3 weeks ago

Richard Li's FWD rises in HK debut, reversing earlier decline

FWD Group's IPO raised HK$3.5 billion, experiencing a successful market debut in Hong Kong after previous delays.

fromtime.com

Health Insurers VowAgainto Fix Prior Authorization Process. Here's What to Know

Health insurance companies pledged to reform the prior authorization process amid patient and provider complaints of care delays.

#health-insurance

fromCbsnews

Healthcare

Health insurers move to streamline prior authorization process, promising quicker care

Health insurers are simplifying the prior authorization process to expedite patient care access.

fromIrish Independent

Consumers warned not to get caught out by unexpected health insurance hikes

Health insurance price hikes are frequently higher than advertised averages, often exceeding inflation rates, leading to significant cost increases for consumers.

fromCbsnews

Healthcare

Health insurers move to streamline prior authorization process, promising quicker care

fromIrish Independent

Consumers warned not to get caught out by unexpected health insurance hikes

Health insurance price hikes are frequently higher than advertised averages, often exceeding inflation rates, leading to significant cost increases for consumers.

more#health-insurance

#cybersecurity

fromComputerWeekly.com

Tech industry

Scattered Spider widens web to target insurance sector | Computer Weekly

fromThe Hacker News

Information security

Google Warns of Scattered Spider Attacks Targeting IT Support Teams at U.S. Insurance Firms

fromTheregister

Information security

Scattered Spider targets insurance firms, Google warns

fromComputerWeekly.com

Tech industry

Scattered Spider widens web to target insurance sector | Computer Weekly

fromThe Hacker News

Information security

Google Warns of Scattered Spider Attacks Targeting IT Support Teams at U.S. Insurance Firms

fromTheregister

fromsubscriber.politicopro.com

Information security

Scattered Spider targets insurance firms, Google warns

more#cybersecurity

#climate-change

World news

Extreme Heat Is the Biggest Threat to Insurers and Businesses

fromwww.ocregister.com

LA real estate

California's former insurance commissioner sees grim future, more wildfires

Environment

fromwww.theguardian.com

fromsubscriber.politicopro.com

Climate crisis on track to destroy capitalism, warns top insurer

The climate crisis threatens capitalism by making the financial sector unviable due to extreme weather costs.

World news

Extreme Heat Is the Biggest Threat to Insurers and Businesses

LA real estate

fromwww.ocregister.com

California's former insurance commissioner sees grim future, more wildfires

Climate change is leading to more frequent and catastrophic wildfires, threatening the property and casualty insurance industry.

Environment

fromwww.theguardian.com

Climate crisis on track to destroy capitalism, warns top insurer

The climate crisis threatens capitalism by making the financial sector unviable due to extreme weather costs.

more#climate-change

fromTruthout

Gulf Coast Communities Take on Insurers Backing Trump-Approved Fossil Fuel Facilities

Local organizers and climate groups have been fighting the expansion of 'methane export facilities' which they say will intensify climate chaos and environmental racism.

Non-profit organizations

fromABC7 San Francisco

2 months ago

'I want the truth out:' Bay Area insurance agent alleges Farmers issued questionable cancellations

Farmers Insurance faces allegations of wrongly cancelling policies based on false claims of consumer requests.

Jeffrey Carvalho, a concerned agent, highlights systemic issues affecting clients.

Consumers should be wary of unexpected policy cancellation letters they did not request.

fromFast Company

2 months ago

Risks create opportunities in the insurance sector

New risks bring new opportunities in insuring the risks for people, companies, and governments.

Women in technology

Artificial intelligence

fromHackernoon

1 year ago

Building Secure Data Pipelines for Insurance AI: Insights from Balaji Adusupalli's Research | HackerNoon

AI is transforming the insurance industry, but poses challenges in data management and compliance.

Transitioning to federated AI systems can enhance data privacy and regulatory compliance in insurance.

fromBoston.com

Prosecutors directed to seek death penalty against UnitedHealthcare killing suspect Luigi Mangione

"Luigi Mangione's murder of Brian Thompson - an innocent man and father of two young children - was a premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America."

US news

Online learning

fromeLearning Industry

Transforming Managerial Training: How Video-Based Learning Is Reshaping The Insurance Industry

Video-based learning is transforming managerial training in the insurance industry by making it more engaging and applicable to real-world challenges.

fromIntelligencer

The Confessions of Health-Insurance Executives

Wendell Potter continues to advocate against for-profit health insurance and is viewed as a key figure in the movement for Medicare for All.

Latest line: A good week for Rob Bonta, a bad week for Ricardo Lara

CA AG Bonta secures major win with ammo magazine ban affirmation.

Insurance Commissioner Lara criticized for skipping Senate hearing for Bermuda conference.

Corrin Rankin elected chair of CA Republican Party amid a Democratic majority.

fromForbes

Unpacking The Voice Assumptions That Are Holding Back Many CX Efforts

Younger generations prefer voice communication for complex issues despite assumptions they avoid phone interaction.

Direct support from knowledgeable individuals is valued by Millennials and Generation-Z.

Startup companies

from24/7 Wall St.

At 40, I worked my butt off and ended up making $1.1 million last year

Entrepreneurship can lead to significant financial success, as exemplified by a Reddit user earning over $1 million annually.

Miami food

fromSFGATE

Silicon Valley real estate

Florida Home Insurers Blamed Storm Losses for Rapid Rate Hikes as Parent Companies and Affiliates Made Billions

Florida's home insurance premiums are under scrutiny for potential unjustified hikes linked to profit-shifting practices by insurers.

fromBusiness Insider

A California boomer who moved to a 'Hallmark' town in Arizona is saving over $1,700 a month on bills

Brenda Duncan Cusick relocated from California to Arizona to escape escalating wildfire risks and living expenses.

NYC startup

fromAlleywatch

Commercial Insurance Platform CoverForce Lands $13M to Modernize $960B Industry

CoverForce revolutionizes the commercial insurance sector by enhancing efficiency and connectivity between carriers and agencies.

Retirement

from24/7 Wall St.

These Are the Most Expensive Pharmaceuticals in the World

Americans pay the highest healthcare costs globally with declining health outcomes.

fromSecuritymagazine

5 months ago

5 IAM considerations and lessons learned in the insurance industry

"Insurance companies are prime targets for fraud and identity-based attacks due to the vast stores of sensitive data they manage, making CIAM critical."

Information security

fromwww.nytimes.com

5 months ago

Luigi Mangione Supporters Remain Steadfast Ahead of UnitedHealthcare C.E.O. Murder Trial

Support for Luigi Mangione persists, even after his arrest for killing a health care executive, highlighting radical responses to perceived industry injustices.

Tech industry

fromComputerWeekly.com

5 months ago

Balancing act: Managing business needs alongside digital transformation and innovation | Computer Weekly

CTOs must balance expectations and costs when innovating within startups.

The commercial insurance industry needs to adapt to on-demand consumer needs for flexibility.

fromwww.amny.com

6 months ago

Op-Ed | The solution to rampant greed is holding corporate leaders accountable | amNewYork

The current corporate system prioritizes profit over people's needs, necessitating accountability for powerful corporations.

#healthcare

fromBoston.com

Public health

'People can be pushed only so far': Warren reacts to killing of health care CEO

Miscellaneous

UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance

fromBoston.com

Public health

'People can be pushed only so far': Warren reacts to killing of health care CEO

Miscellaneous

UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance

more#healthcare

fromwww.mediaite.com

Delay, Deny, Defend' Book Cited On CEO Killer's Shell Casings Surges To #3 On Amazon Bestsellers List

Delay, Deny, Defend has become a bestseller again due to its association with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, raising public curiosity about insurance practices.

Miscellaneous

fromIntelligencer