Doctor Says Insurance Companies Are 'Practicing Medicine' in Viral Video
A doctor has taken to TikTok to share his views on the prior authorization process used in the U.S. health care system—in the form of a very creative video.
Millions Rely on Cars. Insuring Americans Shouldn't Be Discriminatory
America's roads should not be open to discrimination. They should be a pathway to greater freedom, equality and opportunity.
Hospital Charged Family Almost $40K for 12 COVID Tests
One New York hospital has repeatedly billed patients thousands of dollars for coronavirus testing that typically costs less than $200.
Woman Arrested for Allegedly Scamming $200,000 Worth of iPhones
Over 100 phones were allegedly sent to Rosanna Lucrecia Cruel Blanco as part of an insurance scam, according to the Department of Justice.
Fact Check: Does Joe Biden Want To Eliminate Private Health Insurance?
President Donald Trump has repeatedly accused Biden of embracing a single-payer system in which essential health care is covered for all Americans by only one public option.
Ending Obamacare Won't Eliminate Insurance
The right decision on the Affordable Care Act will help Americans fix what's broken in our health care system and lead to enacting real reforms that put patients in charge of their own health.
President Trump Says New Health Care Plan is 'All Ready'
"I have it all ready," President Donald Trump said, "and it's a much better plan for you and it's a much better plan."
43M Americans in Danger of Losing Health Insurance Amid Pandemic: Study
As unemployment has surged, Americans whose employment is often tied to their jobs will lose their current health care coverage.
Will I Get a Refund If My Trip Is Canceled Because of the Coronavirus?
Some insurance companies have been adjusting their policies in view of the outbreak, but travelers should check with their airlines, hotels and travel agents before filing a claim with insurers.
South African Police Trying to Crack Down on 'Corpse Rental' Services
Fraudsters in South Africa are turning to syndicates that rent out corpses for use in insurance fraud and police are implementing new tools to get those dead bodies off the market.
Illinois Will Require Insurers to Cover Diagnostic Mammograms in 2020
Researchers with IBM Watson Health published a study in 2018 finding that, nationwide, patients pay on average $349 in out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic mammograms.
New ACA Rule Requires Insurers to Bill Separately for Abortion Coverage
A new rule for the Affordable Care Act would require insurance companies to bill separately for abortion coverage while placing regular premiums on another bill.
Lawyer sends profane emails to opposing counsel, judge demands resignation
Federal judge Otis Wright II demanded that attorney Christopher Hook resign after opposing counsel entered profane emails from Hook into the record, including one telling the defendant's firm to "pay up f*ckface."
'Luna' is Reportedly Top Name for Both Kittens and Puppies in 2019
The top ten names for puppies and kittens in 2019 have been revealed, according to a report in the Orlando Sentinel.
Family Brings Dead Body to Insurance Office After Delayed Policy Payment
A South African family resorted to desperate measures when they brought a deceased family member's body to the insurance offices of Old Mutual who, up until that point, had delayed policy payment.
When LexisNexis Makes a Mistake, You Pay For It
The company aggregates and sells consumer data—on people like you. It holds 83 billion public records on 282 million unique identities, and these records can contain costly mistakes.
Insurers Force Emergency Patients to Self-Diagnose
Stomach pain can mean indigestion—or a ruptured appendix. But if you decide to be on the safe side, go to the emergency room, and turn out to be fine, more and more insurers refuse to foot the bill. This has got to stop.
Tomi Lahren Picks Fight With Cardi B
In her latest bid for attention, right-wing provocateur Tomi Lahren took on Bronx-born hip-hop star Cardi B Sunday, sparking an argument over racism and "blind" support of President Donald Trump.
Emboldened Dems Push Health Care Expansion Across US
Democratic governors and other state leaders are rolling out massive health care initiatives, boosting public options and touting expansions to former President Barack Obama's 2010 ACA overhaul moving into the new year.
NYC Mayor de Blasio Announces Comprehensive Health Care
All residents, regardless of citizenship status or ability to pay, will be guaranteed comprehensive health care, the mayor said.
Man Describes Killing Lover's Husband Following Affair
Mike Williams's body was found last year after Brian Winchester was granted immunity in exchange for information about his disappearance.
The New Basis of Insurance Competition
There is a great deal of white noise around transformation in the insurance industry. Leaders face the challenge of separating hype from reality. What do customers now expect at a practical level? What do the opportunities and threats presented by new technologies mean for my business? Download the full Vantage report now to learn more.
Hurricane Florence Flood Preparation
Placing sandbags around the entrance of your home and boarding up windows can help prevent damage from the storm.
Health Insurance Coverage, State By State
In Massachusetts, only one in 50 people don't have health insurance. In Texas, that number rockets to over one in ten.
India to Introduce Free Health Care for 500 Million
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he wants to "free the poor of India from the clutches of poverty due to which they cannot afford health care."
Jared Kushner-Linked Chinese Executive Jailed for Fraud
Wu Xiaohui reportedly met with Kushner shortly after Donald Trump became president.
What's Wrong With a 'Skimpy' Healthcare Plan?
Idaho is offering cheap health insurance. Some say it violates federal law.
GOP Senator: Trump Budget Abandons Conservative Values
Limited-government conservatives have been abandoned by the Republican Congress.
Obama Library Runs Into Trouble on Chicago's South Side
The Obama forces are trying to locate the facility in a posh neighborhood without regard to the negative consequences.
Some Top Republicans Think Taxation As Bad as Slavery
Neil Buchanan writes that one prominent conservative thinks income taxes are like 'forced labor.'