Insurance
Insurance warning signs in doctors’ offices might discourage patients from speaking openly about their health
Insurance warning signs in doctors’ offices might discourage patients from speaking openly about their health Warning signs in doctors’ offices that mention potential extra insurance costs may discourage patients from speaking openly about their health issues. Research found that these warning signs can lead to patients being less willing to raise a wide variety of […]
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Employers are failing to insure the working class – Medicaid cuts would leave them even more vulnerable
Employers are failing to insure the working class – Medicaid cuts would leave them even more vulnerable Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, 7.8 million Americans across the US would lose their Medicaid coverage, including 248,000 to 414,000 residents in Michigan. The proposed work requirements for Medicaid would lead to widespread coverage losses among […]
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When you lose your health insurance, you may also lose your primary doctor – and that hurts your health
When you lose your health insurance, you may also lose your primary doctor – and that hurts your health When you lose health insurance, you may also lose your primary doctor, leading to missed warning signs, delayed care, and worsening health outcomes. Staying connected to a trusted doctor can keep you healthier and save the […]
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How artificial intelligence controls your health insurance coverage
How artificial intelligence controls your health insurance coverage Health insurance companies use artificial intelligence algorithms to decide whether to pay for health care treatments and services recommended by a patient’s physicians, often leading to delays or denials of necessary care. The use of AI in health insurance can have serious consequences, including withholding care from […]
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House tax-and-spending bill and other Trump administration changes could make millions of people lose their health insurance coverage
House tax-and-spending bill and other Trump administration changes could make millions of people lose their health insurance coverage Millions of Americans could lose their health insurance coverage due to the House tax-and-spending bill and other Trump administration changes, including a reduction in Medicaid incentives and work requirements for Medicaid beneficiaries. The Congressional Budget Office estimates […]
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Family taps AI to fight insurance company after California wildfires destroy home
Family taps AI to fight insurance company after California wildfires destroy home Dennis Salguero’s home was destroyed by California wildfires, but his insurance company gave him a rebuilding estimate significantly below market value. Salguero decided to use free AI tools to draft an appeal against the insurance company’s decision. He used multiple different models of […]
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Storm damage costs are often a mystery – that’s a problem for understanding extreme weather risk
Storm damage costs are often a mystery – that’s a problem for understanding extreme weather risk Storm damage costs are often unknown or underestimated, making it difficult to understand extreme weather risk. The lack of transparency and standard procedures for estimating storm damage leads to inconsistent and unreliable estimates across different counties and regions. The […]
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Extreme weather’s true damage cost is often a mystery – that’s a problem for understanding storm risk, but it can be fixed
Extreme weather’s true damage cost is often a mystery – that’s a problem for understanding storm risk, but it can be fixed Current damage estimates for extreme weather events are often based on best guesses from weather forecasters, which can lead to inconsistencies and inaccuracies across different counties. The lack of standard procedures for estimating […]
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Preventive care may no longer be free in 2026 because of HIV stigma − unless the Trump administration successfully defends the ACA
Preventive care may no longer be free in 2026 because of HIV stigma − unless the Trump administration successfully defends the ACA The Supreme Court case Braidwood v. Biden may impact the free coverage of preventive care services under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including PrEP, contraception, and other essential health benefits. If the court […]
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Medicare Advantage is covering more and more Americans − some because they don’t get to choose
Medicare Advantage is covering more and more Americans − some because they don’t get to choose Since the mid-2000s, the Medicare system has dramatically transformed. Enrollment in Medicare Advantage – the private alternative to the traditional Medicare program administered by the government – has more than quadrupled. It now accounts for the majority of Medicare […]
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