Tag Archives: Health insurance
Healthcare risk algorithm had ‘significant racial bias’
There's more evidence of algorithms demonstrating racial bias. Researchers have determined that a "widely used" risk prediction algorithm from a major (but unnamed) healthcare provider had a "significant racial bias." While it didn't directly consi...
1.1 Million CareFirst User Records Hacked
The CareFirst health insurance company has announced on its website that almost 1.1 million user records have been stolen after their network was a victim of a cyber-attack. Their company had records...
Obamacare is Silent regarding Insurance Charges
There are many who plan to avail Obamacare but they are facing a dilemma of sorts. Health security rates will surely increase after the November 4th elections. The booking for health insurance on the...
Walmart announces Healthcare Begins Here
While we wait for the first Walmart Black Friday 2014 announcements, the retailer surprises with a move to bring Healthcare Insurance to its customers.Walmart is working with DirectHealth.com to...
Health Insurance Deadline is Getting Nearer
The Affordable Care Act and Obamacare are showing the world that the USA is all set to be a health-conscious and medically advanced country. The deadline set for signing up for health privileges is...
Car Insurance Premiums: How to Get the Best Coverage for Your Car
Who doesn’t want to insure their car against any sort of vandalism, accident or theft? I can see no raised hands so far! Car insurance, like health insurance and home insurance has its ABCs which you...
Doctor Debate: Too Many American Physicians Or Too Few?
The goal of the Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare,” is to make affordable, quality health care coverage available to more Americans. But how many physicians will America need to satisfy...
Why Your Insurance Company Will Pay You to Take Your Medicine
Imagine your insurance company paying you for healthier behavior, such as taking your vitamins or medications as directed, going for daily walks, or not eating that second dessert. That day may...
Health Insurance Downgraded
It all began with the Affordable Care Act. The bringing into being of the program was inadequate. The enrollment was insufficient and there have been blunders at the source. Furthermore, the...