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Health Insurance Renewal Isn't The Problem: Considering Group Captives
Jennifer Schaefer is Founder & CEO of JS Benefits Group, focused on employee benefits, HR consulting, leadership and workforce strategy. The renewal comes in. You look at the new rate and immediately know you're going to have a conversation…
Genetic testing is good for health. But what about insurance?
To encourage people to undergo testing, there must first be trust. Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Sumytra Menon, Julian Savulescu and Saumya Jamuar Published Oct 27, 2026, 03:00 PM Lina is a 30-year-old teacher whose…
Health Care Down After Mixed Earnings -- Health Care Roundup
Health-care companies fell after mixed earnings. Shares of hospital chain HCA slid after costs associated with treating uninsured patients offset revenue growth. Shares of Swiss drug maker Novartis rose after a strong third-quarter earnings report.
Long Covid sufferers denied insurance under 'mental health' exclusions: lawyer
A lawyer says Long Covid sufferers are increasingly seeing their insurance claims denied using mental health exclusions. The 2024-25 National Health Survey found more than 400,000 people reported having Long Covid-19 symptoms, defined as ongoing…
School bus driver shortage prompts route cancellations in Waterford
This week, the Waterford School District began a staggered schedule of bus cancellations due to a staffing shortage. Adam Martin, the superintendent of Waterford Schools, says that, like many other districts across the state, they've been plagued…
Why Technology Alone Cannot Build Long-Term Member Engagement
Casey Hite, CEO of Aeroflow Health. Member engagement has traditionally been an afterthought for many health organizations, with many patients feeling discouraged or unsatisfied with their health plans for one simple reason: complexity.
Unlimited Health Cover Sounds Great. What's The Catch?
An unlimited health insurance policy can protect you from massive hospital bills, but exclusions, deductibles, co-payments and rising premiums can limit its real value. Unlimited health cover plans allow multiple claims without exhausting the sum…
Indians Travelling To UAE Advised To Take Adequate Medical Insurance
Indians residing in the UAE have also been advised to verify that their medical insurance. India on Tuesday advised its nationals travelling to the UAE to take adequate health insurance before commencing their journey, citing instances of Indians…
Congress Mulls Ways to Fix the Surprise Billing Law
Although most observers agree that the No Surprises Act did fix one problem -- nixing unexpected bills for out-of-network care -- lawmakers are still trying to fix other problems caused by the law. The act, passed at the end of 2020, was designed…
Midterm elections: How affordability and the economy could impact voters
As rising concerns about the cost of everyday goods, including gas and groceries, weigh on household finances, the election is shaping up to be a key test of economic sentiment. Issues like inflation, home prices, mortgages and childcare impact…
Proposed insurance distributions norms: IRDAI Chief says 'I am in the listening mode'
“I am in the listening mode, hearing the concerns that are coming in,” said IRDAI Chief Ajay Seth on the insurance regulator's public consultation paper on insurance distribution even as he emphasised that a reform of this nature has…
IRDAI to implement distribution reforms only after consensus: Ajay Seth
Amid concerns over the impact of the proposed changes in insurance distribution, IRDAI Chairman Ajay Seth on Tuesday (October 27, 2026) assured the industry that the regulator will implement the reforms only after reaching a consensus. Speaking at…
'30 Rock' actor tells us why he started viral #OneJobAway campaign to help struggling actors
A desperate plea to Oscar winner Kathy Bates provided actor Cheyenne Jackson with the kernel of an idea. “It was around this time last year that my husband, Jason said, ‘You're one gig short (of qualifying for SAG's health…
Microsoft's Voluntary Exit Offer: What It Means For Employees
Microsoft has introduced a voluntary exit programme for employees in India, the US, the UK, and Canada, providing financial support and career resources for those seeking new opportunities while the tech giant continues its substantial investment…
Opinion: It's one of SF's most hated and poorly designed laws. Why isn't Lurie intent on fixing it?
By Adam Lashinsky Editor-at-Large Daniel Lurie has a well-rehearsed patter about making it easier to do business in a city festooned with red tape. Just last week, San Francisco's can-do mayor regaled an audience at a gala for SPUR, the…
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