FBI Issues New Warning Over Health Insurance Scams
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FBI Issues New Warning Over Health Insurance Scams

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The FBI has issued an alert about the growing threat of discount medical insurance scams which have resulted in millions of dollars in losses for unsuspecting consumers. Fraudsters typically target individuals seeking more affordable health care plans, and the scams often begin with unsolicited calls, text messages, or emails. Victims are pressured to sign up

Medi-Cal Under Threat: Who’s Covered and What Could Be Cut?
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Medi-Cal Under Threat: Who’s Covered and What Could Be Cut?

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Medi-Cal, California’s complex, $174.6 billion Medicaid program, provides health insurance for nearly 15 million residents with low incomes and disabilities. The state enrolls twice as many people as New York and more than three times as many as Texas — the two states with the largest number of Medicaid participants after California.

Will Your Health Insurance Pay Out? AI Will Decide…
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Will Your Health Insurance Pay Out? AI Will Decide…

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In the wake of the boom of artificial intelligence (AI), more healthcare insurance companies are using the technology to speed up the process of evaluating patient medical claims, making it quite likely AI played a hand in determining the outcome of your payout. Newsweek spoke to experts about AI in the health care industry. Why

Who does Medicaid cover? How Congress’ proposed budget cuts could be felt
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Who does Medicaid cover? How Congress’ proposed budget cuts could be felt

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A budget resolution adopted Tuesday by House Republicans could jeopardize the health insurance coverage of millions of low-income and disabled people who rely on Medicaid if lawmakers follow through with their proposed spending cuts, experts warn. The budget plan instructs the Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees Medicaid, to identify at least $880 billion in

Across the South, Rural Health Care Has Become ‘Trendy.’ Medicaid Expansion Has Not.
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Across the South, Rural Health Care Has Become ‘Trendy.’ Medicaid Expansion Has Not.

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WALHALLA, S.C. — Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a small primary care clinic run by Clemson University draws patients from across the region. Many are Hispanic and uninsured, and some are willing to travel from other counties, bypassing closer health care providers, just to be seen by Michelle Deem, the clinic’s

Trump’s Medicaid freeze, Starbucks’ vibe shift, and Costco’s DEI defense: Business news roundup
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Trump’s Medicaid freeze, Starbucks’ vibe shift, and Costco’s DEI defense: Business news roundup

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6 contech firms raise combined $57M
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Q4 Results Live Updates: Infosys, Jio Financial Services to announce earnings today

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Home Market News Q4 Results Live Updates: Jio Financial Services revenue up 18%; Tata Elxsi profit falls 13% The fourth quarter earnings season is underway and as many as six important names will announce their results on Thursday, April 17. Key results to watch out include Infosys and Jio Financial Services. Apart from these, companies

Trump’s Return Puts Medicaid on the Chopping Block
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Trump’s Return Puts Medicaid on the Chopping Block

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Under President Joe Biden, enrollment in Medicaid hit a record high and the uninsured rate reached a record low. Donald Trump’s return to the White House — along with a GOP-controlled Senate and House of Representatives — is expected to change that. Republicans in Washington say they plan to use funding cuts and regulatory changes

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