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Sick of Fighting Insurers, Hospitals Offer Their Own Medicare Advantage Plans
Ever since Larry Wilkewitz retired more than 20 years ago from a wood products company, he’s had a commercial Medicare Advantage plan from the insurer Humana. But two years ago, he heard about Peak Health, a new Advantage plan started by the West Virginia University Health System, where his doctors practice. It was cheaper and
Insurers Continue to Rely on Doctors Whose Judgments Have Been Criticized by Courts
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This article contains descriptions of mental illness, eating disorders and suicide. Reporting Highlights Company Doctors: Insurance company doctors make crucial recommendations on mental health treatment. Court Rulings: Judges have repeatedly criticized some insurance
How UnitedHealthcare and other insurers use AI to deny claims
In This Story The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare ( UNH -0.32% ) CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday has sparked public scrutiny of health insurers, especially regarding their use of AI in evaluating claims. The incident also comes as several insurance providers have been facing litigation over their coverage practices and the potential impact they have
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World Cup crypto sponsorships surge as Kraken backs 2026 tournament amid fan token frenzy
Three minutes. That’s all it took for US defender Auston Trusty to find the net against Turkey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring his first goal for the national team on the sport’s biggest stage. Coach Mauricio Pochettino ran to embrace Trusty on the sidelines, planting a kiss on the defender’s head in a
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Netherlands beats Tunisia 3-1 as crypto prediction markets and fan tokens ride World Cup wave
The Netherlands cruised past Tunisia 3-1 on June 25, topping Group F with seven points and booking a round of 32 clash against Morocco in Monterrey on Monday. But the real story for crypto watchers isn’t what happened on the pitch. It’s what happened on-chain. Polymarket, the prediction market platform that has become the de
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IBM Unveils Sub-1 Nanometer Chip With 100 Billion Transistors, Extending Moore’s Law
IBM on Thursday unveiled the world’s first sub-1 nanometer chip technology, a research prototype at the 0.7 nanometer node that packs nearly 100 billion transistors onto a chip the size of a fingernail. Key Takeaways IBM’s nanostack chip at the 0.7 nm node packs nearly 100 billion transistors, nearly 2x the density of IBM’s 2021
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7 Free Franchise Opportunities to Start Today
If you’re looking to start a business without breaking the bank, there are numerous free franchise opportunities available. You can consider in-home child care, pet care services, or even cleaning startups, all requiring minimal investment and offering flexible schedules. Each option allows you to build client relationships and utilize effective marketing strategies. Ready to explore
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Top 7 Factors Influencing Business Loan Lending Rates
When you’re considering a business loan, several key factors will influence the lending rates you encounter. Your creditworthiness plays a significant role, as lenders assess your financial stability through credit scores and history. Market conditions, including economic trends and central bank policies, likewise impact rates. Furthermore, the amount you wish to borrow and the collateral