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The Human Cost of Automated Health Claims: A Struggle for Coverage

The Human Cost of Automated Health Claims: A Struggle for Coverage

Patients and doctors challenge a major insurer’s reliance on technology for processing health claims, highlighting a loss of personal touch and rising legal concerns.
November 28, 2023 Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Litigation Technology California Washington

Health Insurance Shifts Pave Way for Dramatic Changes in Employee Benefits and Insurance Carriers

Health Insurance Shifts Pave Way for Dramatic Changes in Employee Benefits and Insurance Carriers

Rising health insurance costs are driving employers to rethink benefits, paving the way for a more personalized approach to employee insurance and wellness.
November 16, 2023 Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Risk Management Technology

Insurance Industry Demonstrates Generosity with Over $1 Billion in Charitable Giving in 2022

Insurance Industry Demonstrates Generosity with Over $1 Billion in Charitable Giving in 2022

Insurance industry’s 2022 charitable endeavors exceed $1 billion, highlighting commitment to philanthropy and community support.
November 16, 2023 Education & Training Liability Life & Health Risk Management

Empowering Insurance in the Digital Age: Leveraging Enterprise Blockchain for Multiparty Business Efficiency

Empowering Insurance in the Digital Age: Leveraging Enterprise Blockchain for Multiparty Business Efficiency

In a rapidly evolving economic landscape, the insurance industry turns to blockchain technology for effective multiparty business process management.
November 13, 2023 Auto Life & Health Risk Management Technology

Shifting Focus: Addressing Overlooked Medication Challenges in Workers’ Compensation

Shifting Focus: Addressing Overlooked Medication Challenges in Workers’ Compensation

A narrow focus on the opioid epidemic may overlook the risks of non-opioid prescriptions and draw crucial resources away from proactive monitoring and interventions.
November 10, 2023 Education & Training Life & Health Risk Management Workers' Compensation

Digital Innovation Paves the Way for Pet Insurance Breakthrough

Digital Innovation Paves the Way for Pet Insurance Breakthrough

With pet insurance awareness low, Spot Pet Insurance has quickly become one of North America’s fastest-growing pet insurers, recently exceeding $100 million in gross written premiums.
November 9, 2023 Life & Health Property Risk Management Technology Florida

Insurtech Funding Hits Record High in Q3 with Over $1 Billion, Dominated by P&C Sector

Insurtech Funding Hits Record High in Q3 with Over $1 Billion, Dominated by P&C Sector

The global insurtech sector surpassed US$1.1 billion in new funding during the third quarter of 2023. This growth represented a 19.8% increase.
November 7, 2023 Insurance Industry Life & Health Property Technology California Massachusetts

Nebraska Slaps Bright Health with $1M Fine for Claims Mishandling and Newborn Care Denials

Nebraska Slaps Bright Health with $1M Fine for Claims Mishandling and Newborn Care Denials

Nebraska insurance regulators reported thousands of problems with claims processing, including improper denials and late payments to medical providers.
November 6, 2023 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Nebraska

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Hit with Fines for Network Information Violations

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Hit with Fines for Network Information Violations

The state has fined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois more than $200,000 over claims the insurance provider failed to provide updated and complete information about providers in its network.
November 6, 2023 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Illinois

What Workers’ Comp Can Glean from the Connection of Digestive Health to Mental Wellness

What Workers’ Comp Can Glean from the Connection of Digestive Health to Mental Wellness

When trying to improve workers’ compensation outcomes, there is a mental health aspect that must be considered. According to a large epidemiological study, 50% of the U.S. population will struggle with a mental health issue at some point in their lives.
October 10, 2023 Education & Training Life & Health Workers' Compensation

How Sports Are Insured

How Sports Are Insured

While on-field activities get the attention, an army of professionals works behind the scenes to conduct the business of sports. Whether the sport is football, soccer, basketball or even eSports, all have one thing in common — they require insurance.
October 3, 2023 Liability Life & Health Risk Management Workers' Compensation

Spotting the Pitfalls: Understanding Medicare Treasury Claims and Learning How to Avoid Them

Spotting the Pitfalls: Understanding Medicare Treasury Claims and Learning How to Avoid Them

The increasing number of U.S. Department of Treasury actions regarding delinquent Medicare Part A and B conditional payment claims is a growing challenge facing non-group health plans (NGHPs).
October 2, 2023 Life & Health

A Crisis in 911 Emergency Call Centers

A Crisis in 911 Emergency Call Centers

Every day, thousands of people are put on hold, or calls are not even answered in some cities, due to the staff shortage in call centers.
September 12, 2023 Life & Health Workers' Compensation

Kroger Commits $1.4B to Settle Opioid Epidemic Litigation

Kroger Commits $1.4B to Settle Opioid Epidemic Litigation

Kroger said Friday that it will pay up to $1.4 billion over 11 years to settle most of the litigation against the grocery giant stemming from the opioid epidemic that has ravaged the U.S. for more than a decade.
September 11, 2023 Liability Life & Health

Former NBA Player Sentenced to 10 Years for Health Care Fraud Scheme

Former NBA Player Sentenced to 10 Years for Health Care Fraud Scheme

Terrence Williams, a former member of the Sacramento Kings, has been handed a 10-year prison sentence by a federal judge in Manhattan for orchestrating an elaborate plot to embezzle over $5 million from the NBA’s health care program.
August 4, 2023 Fraud Life & Health New York
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