Mehmet Oz, once a staunch proponent of Medicare Advantage plans, vowed Friday to go after those plans if they unfairly raise costs for the government if he is confirmed as President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz, a former cardiothoracic surgeon, became a household name thanks to his…
[ad_1] FLORIDA – Florida legislators are once again debating the rules surrounding legal fees in property insurance disputes, reigniting a battle over whether homeowners should have greater power to challenge insurance companies in court. The House Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee voted 16-1 on Thursday to advance HB 1551, a bill that could reverse a…
TAMPA, Fla. — More than two out of five working-age adults report being charged for a health service that they thought was free or covered by insurance and fewer than half challenged those bills by contacting their provider or insurer. It’s important for patients to know they can fight back and have a good shot…
Carle Health announced it will discontinue its Health Alliance and FirstCarolinaCare health insurance plans, excluding Medicare Advantage, at the end of the year. The move will force all policyholders, including many University faculty, to choose an alternative plan. “In recent years, the health insurance industry has changed dramatically, particularly for provider-owned insurers,” read a statement…
Insure.com has unveiled its Best Insurance Companies for 2025 rankings, marking its 13th annual assessment of top insurers across auto, home, life, and health sectors. The rankings, based on a survey of nearly 2,000 insurance consumers, analyze customer experience, claims handling, trustworthiness, and digital experience. Key winners include Travelers (Best car insurance),…
The prospect of deep Medicaid cuts has become a flashpoint in Congress, with leaders of both parties accusing their counterparts of lying. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Feb. 27 that a Republican budget measure would “set in motion the largest cut to Medicaid in American history,” and that Republicans are hiding the consequences. “The…
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indiana lags behind surrounding states in requiring health insurance to cover fertility treatments for couples trying to have children. Neale and Micah Red Elk are one of those couples. They’re having to take some extreme steps to start their family, something they wouldn’t have to do if they just lived an hour…
Oz has hawked everything from supplements to private health insurance on “The Dr. Oz Show,” which ran for 13 seasons and helped him amass a fortune. WASHINGTON — Dr. Mehmet Oz promised senators on Friday to fight health care fraud and push to make Americans healthier if he becomes the next leader of the Centers for…
In February, SmartBrief readers turned their attention to stories showing how intricately health care and finances intersect – and are interdependent. There was news of the fiscal strain that states are feeling over the coverage of costly weight loss drugs, Americans’ concerns about pricing and access to health services, and how insurance executives’ pay can…
The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed by several executives from the three companies, including the general manager of the Shanghai Reinsurance Operations Centre. Credit: PRNewswire/AXA Hong Kong and Macau. AXA Hong Kong and Macau, AXA Tianping P&C Insurance and China People’s Property and Casualty Insurance (PICC Property and Casualty) have joined forces on the Green…