Sandy Honig arrives at the Premiere Of Warner Bros. Pictures' "Isn't It Romantic" at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on February 11, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Steve Granitz/WireImage Comedian Sandy Honig recorded a video of herself vomiting around an Anthem Insurance office park. The video was intended to raise awareness of the denial and […]
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Health insurance fraud widespread, as employees, providers rip off benefit plans
Company benefit plans often cover orthotics, massage and physiotherapy, but a growing number of employees and medical service providers are colluding, working together on scams.
Three untapped opportunities wearables present to health insurers, providers, and employers
After a shaky start, wearables like smartwatches and fitness trackers have gained traction in healthcare, with US consumer use jumping from 9% in 2014 to 33% in 2018. More than 80% of consumers are willing to wear tech that measures health data — and penetration should continue to climb. The maturation of the wearable […]
How insurers, providers, and employers can harness new market opportunities using wearables
This is a preview of a research report from Business Insider Intelligence, Business Insider’s premium research service. To learn more about Business Insider Intelligence, click here. Current subscribers can read the report here. Business Insider Intelligence The healthcare industry is undergoing a necessary transformation due to pressure from ballooning healthcare costs, a rising burden of chronic […]
Travel insurance: You could be paying 18 times more for insurance with these providers
DAVID SEAR Many add-on travel insurance policies are ‘not fit for purpose’ A recent investigation by Which? Travel has raised questions over whether add-on travel insurance policies are value for money and fit for purpose. It revealed that holidaymakers who buy add-on travel insurance at the same time as buying flights or holidays online can […]
B.C. to crack down on extra fees billed by health-care providers
The B.C. government is planning to fine doctors who charge extra user fees and reimburse patients who are improperly billed, Health Minister Adrian Dix announced Wednesday.
THE MOBILE PAYMENTS REPORT: Key strategies that wallet providers can implement to break from disappointing growth
BI Intelligence This is a preview of a research report from BI Intelligence, Business Insider’s premium research service. To learn more about BI Intelligence, click here. In the US, the in-store mobile wallet space is becoming increasingly crowded. Most customers have an option provided by their smartphone vendor, like Apple, Android, or Samsung Pay. But those are […]
TalkTalk DOWN – Internet provider’s broadband not working for HUNDREDS of users
UPDATE ONE: The number of reports of TalkTalk down on Down Detector has experienced a huge spike. The independent outage monitor has received thousands of reports of TalkTalk down this afternoon. The issues peaked at almost 5,700 reports from TalkTalk customers experiencing problems today. ORIGINAL: TalkTalk is down right now with the the firm’s broadband […]
POINT-OF-SALE TERMINALS: How evolving merchant demands are pushing POS terminal providers to up their game in an increasingly competitive environment
BI Intelligence This is a preview of a research report from BI Intelligence, Business Insider’s premium research service. To learn more about BI Intelligence, click here. The downfall of US brick-and-mortar commerce is overblown — despite sharp gains in e-commerce, which will nearly double between now and 2021, the lion’s share of purchasing continues to take place […]
DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT AND THE CONNECTED CAR: How cars are transforming into digital platforms and opening an entirely new channel for service providers
BI Intelligence This is a preview of a research report from BI Intelligence, Business Insider’s premium research service. To learn more about BI Intelligence, click here. Media consumption is at a saturation point. After rising for much of the last decade, total digital time spent has been nearly static since the start of 2015. As a result, it’s increasingly […]
