“We made insurance its own category on this year’s Fintech 50 list. Why? It’s hot. Global funding for insurtech companies jumped from $4.4 billion (410 deals) in 2018 to $6.8 billion (476 deals) last year, according to Accenture. There are full-blown digital carriers and next generation virtual brokers. The aim is to close policies online, not by talking to a human agent at a call center.
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The Future Of Insurance: Fintech 50 2020
Friday, February 14th, 20209 Health Insurance Acronyms Small Business Owners Should Know
Wednesday, August 21st, 2019Small Business Trends reports:
“Many health insurance acronyms float around these days. In the past, people counted on essentially two health care options. They included traditional group health insurance and, for seniors, Medicare. Today, you’ll find a number of health care options. Some of which specifically limit themselves to small businesses. The array of options may confuse you because of the many names used to describe them.
13 Employee Benefits You Should Consider Offering
Wednesday, July 24th, 2019The Libertarian Replublic reports:
“It can be a real challenge for a small business to keep employees interested in sticking around for the long haul. Larger companies always seem to have the upper hand, especially when it comes to offering enticing employee benefits. For a small business to remain competitive, you have to be sure that the employee package is enticing enough to keep them interested.
4 healthcare costs in retirement no one warns you about
Monday, May 20th, 2019“Many Americans are stressed about paying for late-in-life healthcare.
Studies show that over a third of US adults are more concerned about covering health costs in retirement than paying off debt and affording lifestyle expenses right now, but only about half have a financial plan in place for the future.
Why Hospitals Should Fear Blue Cross Primary Care Centers
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019“As if hospitals and health systems didn’t have enough emerging threats with big well capitalized publicly-traded insurance companies and drugstore chains developing primary care clinics and urgent care centers in their backyards.
Now come the nation’s largest Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans that dominate big diverse markets like Florida, Illinois, Texas and New Jersey. These Blues plans are backed by their own financing, venture capital funds and primary care partners looking to expand doctor offices, urgent care and health centers in communities across the country. (more…)
As Sanders Officially Revives Medicare-For-All, Plan B For Democrats Gains Traction
Monday, April 15th, 2019“As Democratic presidential primary candidates try to walk a political tightrope between the party’s progressive and center-left wings, they face increasing pressure to outline the details of their health reform proposals.
On Wednesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) reaffirmed his stance by reintroducing a “Medicare-for-all” bill, the idea that fueled his 2016 presidential run.
Bills would allow Uber, Lyft to provide non-emergency transport for Medicaid patients
Monday, April 15th, 2019“They aren’t offering Uberlances or AmbuLyfts, but Uber and Lyft are among ride-sharing apps that are offering Florida lawmakers potential savings in costs if they are permitted to provide Medicaid patients with non-emergency medical transportation services.
American Hospital Association Issues Statement on Senate Medicare for All Proposal
Monday, April 15th, 2019“The American Hospital Association issued the following statement by Executive Vice President Tom Nickels:
“America’s hospitals and health systems share the goal of achieving universal coverage for all Americans. However, “Medicare for All,” while promising a one-size-fits-all solution, would instead take away choice from millions of Americans and put access to vital health care services at risk.
Hospitals to list service prices starting January 1 due to new federal rule
Thursday, January 3rd, 2019“TAMPA, Fla. — Starting next Wednesday, hospitals will be required to post master lists of prices for their services online.
