How parametric insurance startups use data science and AI to limit their liability, as climate change makes typical kinds of coverage unprofitable
If floodwaters outside a warehouse in Freeport, Texas, owned by private investment firm Postlane Partners rise to 8 inches, an internet-connected sensor will trigger an automatic $3 million payment from an insurance company, a startup called FloodFlash. If the waters rise to 16 inches, the payment…#freeport #postlanepartners #floodflash (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'He ’s larger than life': Business leaders highlight Dr. Phil Wenk's impact on Nashville
Delta Dental's outgoing CEO Dr. Phil Wenk — a former dentist who joined the dental insurance company in 1997 and stepped into the role of CEO three years later — is the recipient of the Nashville Business Journal’s 2023 Most Admired CEOs Lifetime Achievement Award. “He does not have an indoor voice, period. He’s larger than life.” (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - December 8, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Nikki Ross Source Type: news
Form D Friday: Rapid7's vendor, new insurance startup get capital
Form D Friday is a Boston Business Journal feature highlighting regulatory filings from Boston-area companies raising capital for new projects or expanding their businesses. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - December 8, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Lucia Maffei Source Type: news
South Africa: Health Bill Goes to President for Approval
[Scrolla] The National Council of Provinces in South Africa has passed the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. It's now with President Cyril Ramaphosa to decide if it will become law. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 8, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine South Africa Southern Africa Source Type: news
Changes in state laws related to coverage for substance use disorder treatment across insurance sectors, 2006-2020 - Douglas MD, Corallo KL, Moore MA, DeWolf MH, Tyus D, Gaglioti AH.
OBJECTIVE: The authors assessed changes in state insurance laws related to coverage for substance use disorder treatment across public and private insurance sectors from 2006 through 2020 in all 50 U.S. states. METHODS: Structured policy surveillan... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 8, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Sam Altman-linked Meanwhile Advisors creates BTC private credit fund
Bitcoin life insurance innovator Meanwhile Group has come out with a private credit fund denominated in Bitcoin (BTC). The closed fund will offer investors a “conservative” yield in Bitcoin and lend funds in BTC to institutional counterparties at the managers' discretion. Meanwhile Advisors are…#meanwhilegroup #zactownsend #openai #worldcoin #samaltman #stripe #lachygroom #google #gradientventures #bermuda (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Trupanion, leading pet medical insurance provider, teams up with renowned animal health experts to raise awareness around pet behavioral health
SEATTLE, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trupanion, Inc. TRUP, the leading provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs, collaborated with a panel of world-renowned animal health experts, to host a live event, "Understanding and Managing Pet Behavioral Health", shedding light on the growing…#seattle #trupanioninc #trupanion #steveweinrauch #bvms #mrcvs #elisechristensen #kathymurphy #bvetmed #dphil (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Over 7 Million People Have Signed Up for 2024 Obamacare Plans Over 7 Million People Have Signed Up for 2024 Obamacare Plans
Nearly 7.3 million Americans so far have signed up for health insurance for next year through the Affordable Care Act ' s marketplace, according to data released by the US Department of Health and Human Services.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - December 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
South Africa: National Council of Provinces Passes National Health Insurance Bill
[Daily Maverick] Now that the National Health Insurance Bill has been passed in the National Council of Provinces on the back of support from eight provinces, the controversial legislation will land in the in-tray of President Cyril Ramaphosa, who must decide what to do next. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 7, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine South Africa Southern Africa Source Type: news
Tesla Cybertruck Steel Body Raises A Lot Of Questions About Insurance And Repair Costs
A version of the Tesla Cybertruck has finally been revealed, with the top-of-the-line version offering a claimed 320 miles of range and the ability to launch from zero to 60 mph in only 2.6 seconds. And while not all of the specs are as impressive as what was originally promised, Tesla still…#teslacybertruck #tesla #delorean #billywalkowiak #walkowiak #model3 #ford (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New firm takes over 60 GP practices from US insurer
American health insurance giant Centene is selling its English primary care arm to UK firm HCRG Care Group, HSJ can reveal. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - December 6, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
LV= announced as exclusive home, travel and pet insurance provider
LV= will extend its insurance offering to UNISON members by providing home, travel and pet insurance.
The partnership marks a significant expansion of LV=’s services, it having been the exclusive provider of car insurance to UNISON members for several years. With a relationship that dates back decades, LV= is proud to continue supporting UNISON and its members.
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The article LV= announced as exclusive home, travel and pet insurance provider first appeared on the UNISON National site. (Source: UNISON meat hygiene)
Source: UNISON meat hygiene - December 6, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Janey Starling Tags: Article Source Type: news
How to Get Free Flu and COVID-19 Tests and Treatments
As we head into winter, health experts expect that cases of flu and COVID-19 will start to creep up. One piece of good news: if you do get sick, there’s a way to get tests and treatments for both—without paying a cent.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have teamed up with digital health company eMed to create an at-home test-to-treat program that offers free tests for both flu and COVID-19, and, if you are positive, free telehealth visits and antiviral treatments that are sent to your home.
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Source: TIME: Health - December 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Societe Generale-Backed Euro Stablecoin EURCV Starts Trading on Bitstamp
The Ethereum-based stablecoin was developed by the French bank's crypto division, SG Forge, and unveiled in April as a means for institutional clients to bridge traditional capital markets and digital assets. The stablecoin was used Monday by AXA IM, the asset management arm of insurance giant…#ethereum #sgforge #axa #luxembourg #bitstamp #tether #usdt #circle #usdc #socgen (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Medicare Gold Rush Is Slowing Down
The popularity of private Medicare plans has been a huge driver of profits for insurance companies in recent years. There are signs the gold rush isn’t quite what it once was. Investors have been worried all year as the Biden administration phases in a new system that insurers say will reduce…#medicare #medicareadvantage #unitedhealthgroup #humana (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
