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Clean Energy Sets $1.1 Trillion Record That’s Bound to Be Broken
(Bloomberg) — Last year was a double milestone for decarbonizing the world’s energy system. It was the first year when investment in the energy transition equaled global investment in fossil fuels, according to the latest data release from clean energy research group BloombergNEF. The money flowing into the upstream, midstream and downstream segments of oil and gas, and […]
American Airlines Sees Profit Above Estimates on Steady Demand
(Bloomberg) — American Airlines Group Inc. expects profit this year to exceed estimates following a slow start, as steady demand for air travel keeps an industry recovery going into 2023. Full-year adjusted earnings will be $2.50 to $3.50 a share, the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier said in a statement Thursday that also detailed fourth-quarter results. […]
Chipotle Seeks to Hire 15,000 Workers Amid Tech Layoffs
(Bloomberg) — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is adding 15,000 jobs across its North American locations — a sign that demand for restaurant food is robust despite high inflation and economic uncertainty. The burrito chain’s hiring push is meant to ensure its more than 3,000 US restaurants are fully staffed for the company’s busiest season, which […]
Insurance Companies Must Not Take Shortcuts with Medicare Advantage Record Keeping
Medicare Advantage has allegedly overcharged Medicare by $1,000 per policyholder. Melanie Musson, an insurance expert with ExpertInsuranceReviews.com, says, “Medicare Advantage insurance providers must prepare to justify their charges by keeping accurate records and documentation.” Medicare Advantage plans are increasing in popularity, but this private insurance alternative to government-run Original Medicare must be careful to […]
Why Health Insurance Providers Must Address Access to Mental Health
A large association of health insurance providers set objectives for providers to strive for. InsuranceProviders.com’s health insurance expert, Melanie Musson, explains how insurance providers have developed new approaches to mental health and why implementing these strategies can help their bottom line. America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) is a national association of health insurance providers […]
Are We There Yet? Advancing Driver Safety and Savings Through Data and AI
InsurTech 2.0 brings next-level promise in digital capabilities for the insurance industry, and that’s a good thing. Estimates show the InsurTech market will increase by $33.73 billion from 2020 to 2025, and the market’s growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 45.28%. What are some of these technological innovations that promise to usher in […]
Tearing Down the Barrier of Prior Authorization Through Automation
If you’ve ever had to chase down a prior authorization before getting your medical procedure approved for coverage, you’re not alone. According to a recent white paper by the American Hospital Association, prior authorization has been found to be a barrier to care, restricting access to coverage for many patients. Paul Shorrosh, founder and CEO […]
How To Navigate the American Healthcare System
This week on I Don’t Care, Host Kevin Stevenson sits down with an author that has made it his mission to teach people how to navigate the healthcare system, arming patients with the proactive education needed to shop around for the best healthcare and insurance options while preventing unnecessary or overly costly treatments. After 28 […]
Does the Insurance Model of the Future Exclude A Traditional Health Insurance Carrier
U.S. insurance is privatized, which presents a host of challenges. Michelle Zettergren, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Brighton Health Plan Solutions and Nick Stefanizzi, CEO of Northwell Direct, spoke with Host Kevin Stevenson about opportunities to eliminate the standard middleman of health insurance. Direct contracting is when employers partner with organizations that provide […]
From an Idea to Billion Dollar Company: How a Doctor Lobbied DC for HSAs
As most people know, unexpected visits to the doctor can lead to high medical bills. An estimated 1 out of every 5 Americans offset these costs by using a Health Savings Account or HSA to help them save for rainy days or simply to plan ahead. However, it wasn’t long ago that this now […]
Turo is Scaling its Business Model. Can its Insurance Offerings Keep Up?
Turo, the decentralized gig-style car rental platform, has been drawing a lot of attention from investors and car-owners alike since the start of summer. Many have referred to Turo as the “Airbnb of cars”, with the platform boasting 450,000 listings across the U.S. and Canada, allowing renters to book vehicles directly from their owners. […]
Are Increasing Healthcare Costs Driving Medical Tourism?
The landscape of healthcare and health insurance and payments is getting increasingly volatile. Americans have a lot to navigate and, for some, the rising prices and overall complexity are pushing them to the practice of medical tourism. Americans are flocking to other countries for care, and this medical tourism could have an oversized and […]