A sport that is making many older Americans more active could be backfiring for health insurance companies, according to UBS. Pickleball is a tennis-adjacent sport that has exploded in popularity since the Covid-19 pandemic, attracting millions of new players and celebrity investors. But UBS analyst Andrew Mok said in a note to clients Monday that the sport’s growth and popularity among seniors could contribute to rising health-care spending. “After analyzing the growth in pickleball as well as the nature and frequency of related injuries, we conducted a bottom-up analysis of medical costs. In total, we estimate $250-500 mn of medical…
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Three Ways Health Plans Can Raise The Bar On Health Equity
Troy Jelinek, PhD, MHA Chief Commercial Officer at Icario.
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Effective communication builds stronger relationships, and that’s no different when it comes to health insurance plans and their members. Thoughtful and proactive engagement has always been a reliable way to get members to take action on their health and help close gaps in health equity, but it’s now a “must-have” instead of a “nice-to-have.”
It’s clear that health equity has become a higher priority in recent years. For example, the National Committee for Quality Assurance introduced new quality measures, including the Social Need Screening and Intervention measure. These measures encourage…
Mutual Advisors LLC Cuts Position in Fidelity MSCI Health Care Index ETF (NYSEARCA:FHLC)
Mutual Advisors LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Fidelity MSCI Health Care Index ETF (NYSEARCA:FHLC – Get Rating) by 39.0% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 5,209 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,327 shares during the quarter. Mutual Advisors LLC’s holdings in the Fidelity MSCI Health Care Index ETF were worth $320,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of FHLC. Beaumont Capital Management LLC grew its stake in the Fidelity…
Employees, lawmakers protest working conditions at Hempstead laundry company
Employees of a Hempstead-based industrial laundry facility contend they are working in rodent-infested sweatshop-like conditions, including extreme heat and a lack of hot water, and have been without a contract and health insurance for the past six years.
Some of the 175 workers at FDR Services Corp. rallied outside the company’s headquarters Tuesday, holding signs reading “Workers United Will Never Be Defeated” while chanting “Shame on FDR.”
They were joined by members of their union, the Laundry, Distribution and Food Service Joint Board, and state lawmakers, who delivered a letter to FDR management urging the company to negotiate a new…
Congress acts to stop the flood of forms mailed to millions
Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Paso Robles, in a 2021 file photo. He is sponsoring the Paperwork Reduction Act, intended to stop unnecessary federal health insurance mailings to millions of people.
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Tired of getting some form in the mail from Washington about health insurance and wonder what it is?
[–The “Paperwork Burden Reduction Act” is aimed at stopping unnecessary mailings, which now go to an estimated 154 million people.
[–The measure, passed easily by the House, would make the health care form available only to those who request it. The Senate will now consider the legislation.
[–Not only…
PEMF Mat – Maria Mind Body Health
Aloha, wellness seekers! Today, we embark on an informative journey into the realm of PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) therapy, an innovative approach that utilizes electromagnetic fields to promote healing and enhance overall well-being. Join me as we delve into the scientific foundations of PEMF therapy, explore its diverse benefits, and discover how this remarkable modality can empower us on our path to optimal health and vitality. Get ready to unlock the secrets of this transformative therapy!
The Science Behind PEMF Therapy
At its core, PEMF therapy harnesses the power of electromagnetic fields to interact with the body’s own bioelectrical systems…
Friday Health Plans of Nevada taken over by state regulators
A district court judge has ordered that a health insurance company that covers 2,805 Nevadans be placed in receivership under the control of the state Division of Insurance.
Day-to-day operations of Friday Health Plans will now be handled by the Division of Insurance. The insurer’s policies are still in effect and the court order, which was issued June 12, prohibits providers from denying health services.
The Division of Insurance first requested receivership for Friday Health Plans on June 1 after it received “inconsistent financial filings” from the company.
Friday Health Plans supported the move for regulators to take over its…
Easy Taco Pie – Maria Mind Body Health
Are you looking for a delicious and EASY keto breakfast that your kids will love?
You must try my Easy Taco Pie! It also makes great leftovers!
HOW TO MAKE EASY TACO PIE
To make my Easy Taco Pie even easier, I brown the ground beef, combine the ingredients, and place them on the skillet the night before. In the morning, all I have to do is pop the skillet in the oven for an easy breakfast or brunch.
EASY TACO PIE FASTER
If you want to make Easy Taco Muffins instead of Taco Pie which shortens the cooking time,…