Insurance

Insurance is a means of protection from financial loss. It is a form of risk management primarily used to hedge against the risk of a contingent, uncertain loss. An insurer, or insurance carrier (often called an "insurance company), is sells the insurance policy to customers. The customers, who are called the insured or policyholder, are the person or entity (which may be a private company or other organization) buying the insurance policy. The amount of money to the customer pays for a certain amount of insurance coverage is called the "premium". Risk management, the practice of appraising and controlling risk, has evolved as a discrete field of study and practice.

The transaction involves the insured making a payment to the insurer in exchange for the insurer's promise to compensate (indemnity) the insured in the case of a financial (personal) loss. The insured receives a contract, called the insurance policy, which details the conditions and circumstances under which the insured will be financially compensated. In the event that the insured experiences a financial or personal loss which is covered by the insurance policy, the insured makes an insurance claim to the insurer. Insurance company claims adjusters and other insurance company employees assess the claim. Insurance policies typically set out certain circumstances or actions which will void the insurance policy; if the insurance policy is voided, then the insurer may not have to pay out the claim.

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Breast cancer screening should begin at age 40

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 02 May 2024
Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) said on Tuesday, cementing insurance coverage for the procedure for that age group under the law ... insurers are already required by law to fully cover mammograms for women over age 40 who want them, but the USPSTF's recommendation will now ......
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CVS cuts 2024 profit forecast as insurance unit faces soaring medical costs

Yahoo Daily News 01 May 2024
... at least $8.30, adding it anticipates the surge in medical procedures at its unit that houses health insurer Aetna to persist....
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Dr. Gene Dorio | Medical-Industrial Emancipation

The Signal 01 May 2024
Will insurance companies pay for these? “Denied!” ... • What right do insurance companies have to direct a doctor in your medical care, influencing the drugs, procedures, or end-of-life care you receive? What is their educational background to “deny” the medical care being rendered by your well-trained doctor?....
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Anthem customers will pay more at CommonSpirit hospitals after contract fell through

Denver Post 01 May 2024
Anthem BlueCross BlueShield of Colorado and CommonSpirit Health, which owns 11 hospitals in the state, couldn’t reach an agreement to continue their contract because they disagreed on how much the insurer should pay for procedures ... Pet insurance records reveal Colorado’s most popular dog breed and name Health .....
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Al Maktoum airport megaproject to boost Dubai's growing medical tourism sector

The National 01 May 2024
“Rapid increase in healthcare costs in western countries and the lack or limitation of insurance coverage for certain procedures has resulted in patients travelling to other countries to seek medical treatments....
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Vampire facials and the risk of HIV – here’s how to protect yourself

AOL 30 Apr 2024
Anyone offering these treatments should legally have to demonstrate that they have been trained in the procedure, are insured, and have a qualification in infection prevention and control as an absolute bare minimum,” she says.How can you make sure you go to a safe clinic where you won’t be at risk?....
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Breast cancer screening should begin at age 40, says US panel

Deccan Herald 30 Apr 2024
Women at average risk for breast cancer should ......
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Brazilian woman in Colorado paralyzed from deadly bacteria, common pantry item suspected

Newsner 30 Apr 2024
A 23-year-old woman in Colorado is fighting for her life after she allegedly ate something that is found in most American pantries ... 1 ... 2 ... 3 ... We will only [know] this amount when she is discharged because it depends on many factors, such as exams and other procedures,” Luisa tells UOL, adding that Claudia’s insurance of $100,000 was exhausted by April ... ....
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Stuart Curry Dentistry Shares Dental Insurance Expertise, Giving Birmingham Residents an Advantage

GetNews 29 Apr 2024
In a world where dental insurance can often feel like a complex labyrinth, Stuart Curry Dentistry is shedding light on the subject ... "We're committed to empowering our patients with dental insurance knowledge ... Beyond their expertise in insurance navigation, the team excels in preventive dentistry, restorative procedures, and cosmetic enhancements....
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A Doctor at Cigna Said Her Bosses Pressured Her to Review Patients’ Cases Too Quickly. ...

ProPublica 29 Apr 2024
She was a medical director for the health insurer, a physician with sweeping power to approve or reject requests to pay for critical care like life-saving drugs or complex surgeries ... Insurers often require approval in advance for expensive procedures or medicines, a process known as prior authorization....
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‘No one’s being honest about it’: how NHS crisis forces patients to go private

AOL 28 Apr 2024
Self-pay has increased to the point where it made up 28% of private hospitals’ revenue in 2022, including overseas patients, while procedures covered by medical insurance accounted for 41%, and payments from the NHS, which have tripled since 2003, accounted for 31%, says LaingBuisson ... She bought the insurance policy in May 2022....
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Bet on it: Handicapper John Murges isn’t letting Parkinson’s keep him down

Chicago Sun-Times 27 Apr 2024
<img class="Image" alt="John Murges, with grandson Maximus." ... John Murges ... Clubs ... But it led to disappointment when they learned of an insurance issue with the groundbreaking Neuroscience Institute at Tampa General Hospital. After Helen underwent a heart procedure last fall, she lost her job, which came with insurance that TGH would have accepted....
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5 types of documents you require for a term life policy

Live Mint 26 Apr 2024
One should disclose all the known pre-existing medical conditions or medical procedures done till the date of taking insurance ... then an insurance company might require a declaration from the life assured regarding the summary of medical procedure.COVID Vaccination Certificate....
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