'Useless' appointments for insurance paperwork a waste of their time, say Quebec doctors
Family doctors in Quebec say they spend too much time filling out paperwork for insurance companies and it takes away from the time they spend caring for patients. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Montreal Source Type: news
Hacked health care giant makes progress in recovery, but concerns for small clinics remain
The health insurance billing system in the United States is stabilizing following an unprecedented cyberattack on a key company last month, but smaller health clinics may still need help to ensure they can stay in business, senior Biden administration officials said Monday after meeting with…#changehealthcares #changehealthcare #unitedhealthgroup #aha #colorado #oregon #hhs (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Lawsuits against insurers after truck crashes limited by Georgia legislature
The ability of people to sue insurance companies directly after trucking crashes would be limited under a bill receiving final passage in the Georgia legislature. The House voted 172-0 on Monday to pass Senate Bill 426, sending it to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature or veto. The measure says…#georgia #bill426 #briankemp #jamesburchett #waycross #democrats #teddyreese #columbus #democrat #kemp (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Most Exciting New Advances in Managing COPD
The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, or GOLD, is the world’s preeminent COPD research and advocacy organization. Founded in 1997 in collaboration with the U.S. National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization, one of GOLD’s stated aims is to “improve prevention and treatment of this lung disease.”
In its 2023 global strategy report, GOLD changed its definition of COPD—which many in the profession viewed as overdue. Specifically, the new definition emphasized the heterogeneity of COPD in terms of its underlying drivers and long-term disease course.
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Source: TIME: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Markham Heid Tags: Uncategorized freelance Source Type: news
The significance of chronic fatigue in the post-covid consultation and its consequences for outpatient rehabilitation in the context of statutory accident insurance - Dalichau S, Kordy H, Kl üver J, Brinkmeier W, Rathmann N, Yorke L, Kleefmann J, Möller T.
OBJECTIVE: The post-COVID consultation (PCC) is offered as part of a comprehensive range of treatment services provided by the statutory accident insurance for post-COVID patients to determine individual recommendations for further care. The aim of the stu... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
James River Group (NASDAQ:JRVR): What to Make of the Surge in Stock Value
Specialty insurance services provider James River Group Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ:JRVR) has been undergoing a multi-year turnaround. Its share price h... (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Idaho considers a ban on using public funds or facilities for gender-affirming care
Idaho lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill that would ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees using work health insurance and for adults covered by Medicaid (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Why Donald Trump poses " very hazardous " risk In E. Jean Carroll case
The insurance company backing Donald Trump's $91.6-million bond in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case is taking a big risk because of Trump's history of exaggerating his wealth, a bond expert has said. Trump had to post the entire $83.3 million a jury awarded Carroll in her defamation lawsuit as…#donaldtrump #ejeancarroll #trump #carroll #chubbinsurance #chubb #arthurengoron #scotland #letititajames #jdweisbrot (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Automakers are sharing consumers ’ driving behavior with insurance companies
LexisNexis, which generates consumer risk profiles for insurers, knew about every trip taken by GM owners, including when they sped, braked too hard or accelerated rapidly.#lexisnexis (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
‘Just when we need them most’: Britain’s car share clubs face closure as last insurer pulls out
Up to 40 community car clubs across the UK could be forced to close after the last insurance firm covering such groups announced it was pulling out of the sector. For several years, the clubs – often groups of like-minded neighbours – have been sharing cars as a way to cut their carbon footprint.…#chriswilson #marmaladelane #cambridge #richarddilks (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Automakers Are Telling Your Insurance Company How You Really Drive
How do you know the internet has a deepfake porn problem? Just look at copyright takedown requests. WIRED found this week that Google is receiving thousands of Digital Millennium Copyright Act complaints for deepfake nudes, most of which are published by just a handful of websites. Experts say the…#google #dmca #airbnb #nadeemanjarwalla #nigeria #pentagon #section702 #donaldtrump #trump #discord (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Farmers Insurance affiliate drops 100,000 customers in California
Chris Cott says he has spent three days searching for answers after getting this letter from his insurance company. "I still haven't gotten an explanation," Cott said. The letter states that his auto insurance will expire in May and will not be renewed. The reasoning is that " this insurer no…#chriscott #cott #farmersdirect #farmersinsurance #californians #abc10news #farmers #steveyoung #stateinsurance (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
' My vet wanted £120 for a cream. Total rip off '
Hundreds of people have contacted BBC News about struggling to pay for medicine for their pets, while vets have got in touch saying that they provide "cost-effective" care and that pet owners need to "take responsibility" and pay for insurance. "I've just had my dog at the vet. They wanted £120…#bbcnews #anaesthesia (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Subscription-based health care models pick up steam in KC
Kansas City-area primary care doctors are switching to subscription-based services, like direct primary care and concierge care, to avoid the hassle of dealing with insurance companies and to spend more time treating patients. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - March 16, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Grace Mayer Source Type: news
When Medicaid Comes After the Family Home
Federal law requires states to seek reimbursement from the assets, usually homes, of people who died after receiving benefits for long-term care. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - March 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Paula Span Tags: Medicaid Health Insurance and Managed Care Real Estate and Housing (Residential) Elderly Poverty Death and Dying Home Health Care Elder Care Appraisals and Valuation (Property) Long-Term Care Insurance Collectors and Collections Scha Source Type: news
