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Manually paying bills can be a drag, which might prompt you to try autopay. But which bills should you choose to automatically deduct payments from your bank account?
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“Autopay offers both advantages and disadvantages when it comes to managing your expenses,” said Andrew Latham, certified financial planner and director of content for Supermoney. “Pros include timely payments, convenience, easier budgeting and potential interest savings. However, cons, such as insufficient funds, reduced flexibility, limited control and potential errors should…
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Pet health insurance provider Barkibu raises $5 million
Galician pet tech firm Barkibu has raised $5 million in a new funding round. Offering both pet insurance and a preventive services app, naturally complete with an AI-powered component, Barkibu intends to use the new funds to further improve and expand its services.
Barkibu’s $5 million round was led by Kfund and saw the participation of existing investor Alma Mundi Ventures. According to co-CEO Pablo Pazos Rey, the company has raised approximately $11 million over the course of its lifespan.
Serving some 20,000 pet parents in both the Spanish and German markets, Barkibu’s insurance policy covers 80% of costs associated…
Neighborhood health clinic plans to open in this northeast Wichita church and school
A neighborhood clinic opening Saturday at a northeastern Wichita church and school aims to offer close-to-home primary care and reduce costs for people without health insurance.
The grand opening of the Holy Family Fairmount clinic will be part of a community health fair that will include diabetes and blood pressure checks in addition to music, food and face painting from 10 am to 2 pm
The clinic, at Holy Savior Catholic Church and Academy, 3000 E. 13th St. N., will offer primary care services to patients of all ages. It is a satellite office of Holy Family Medical and offers…
Can Your Practice Afford a Data Breach?
Probably not.
A recent study found that the total average cost of a healthcare breach is $10.10 million.
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Can your healthcare practice afford a breach? Most healthcare entities cannot.
Since 2020, healthcare breach costs have risen by 42%.
As we know healthcare breaches are incessant, it is important to understand trends.
The trends that have emerged over the past few years are:
Repeat attacks. Many healthcare entities have seen repeat attacks.…
What Does the End of the Public Health Emergency Mean?
The national Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 ends on May 11, 2023.
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The end of the public health emergency brings a variety of changes to the healthcare system.
Most of the remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements will end for federal workers, contractors and foreign air travelers.
The government is also lifting requirements for Head Start educators and healthcare workers.
Free COVID-19 vaccines and tests will no longer be provided and…
Countless Florida residents could lose Medicaid health insurance coverage
Countless Florida residents are in jeopardy of being dropped from the Medicaid program, a federally subsidized health insurance designed for low-income individuals and families.
Experts say residents who receive Medicaid insurance should be on the look for an envelope with a yellow stripe or an email seeking information that will be sent 45 days prior to a recipient’s renewal date.
Those whom the state cannot renew because they lack up-to-date income information or because they are deemed ineligible will receive a 45-day notice by letter or email. They will then have 90 days to reapply if they believe they are…
I Don’t Have an Estate Plan…Right?
Whether or not you have a written estate plan, you do have an estate plan. The laws of the state in which you reside will make decisions about your estate if you do not have a written plan.
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If you don’t have a written estate plan, it is essential to know what the intestacy laws of your state are so that you know what will happen to your assets if you…