All posts by Harry Hall

A Provider-Sponsored Health Plan Is A Hospital’s Natural Next Step
17 Jul
12:18

A Provider-Sponsored Health Plan Is A Hospital’s Natural Next Step

By Jacqueline LaPointe July 16, 2018 – Many hospitals and health systems are bypassing the ultimate opportunity to gain greater control of the outcomes and costs of their patients. That opportunity is developing their own provider-sponsored health plan, according to Geisinger Health Plan’s Chief Financial Officer. “It’s important to think about […]

Undercounting kids endangers federal funding
17 Jul
12:18

Undercounting kids endangers federal funding

Undercounting kids endangers federal funding  mySanAntonio.com Full coverage Source: https://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/commentary/article/Undercounting-kids-endangers-federal-funding-13080083.php

Health insurance rates could rise with freeze on insurer payments
17 Jul
12:18

Health insurance rates could rise with freeze on insurer payments

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan faces a $105 million payment cut based on the Trump administration’s announcement last week that it has frozen the program that transfers money from health insurers with healthy patients to those that have sicker and more expensive members. While bad news for the Blues, […]

Labor law change opens access to health plans for self-employed
17 Jul
12:18

Labor law change opens access to health plans for self-employed

Source: https://www.appraisalbuzz.com/labor-law-change-opens-access-to-health-plans-for-self-employed/ Valuation Review July 11, 2018 The U.S. Department of Labor announced a recent rule change. The announcement says access will be granted regarding affordable health insurance plans for self-employed and sole proprietors and […]

Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. (HIIQ) At $32.65 Forms Top; Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD) Had 0 Bulls
17 Jul
12:18

Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. (HIIQ) At $32.65 Forms Top; Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD) Had 0 Bulls

July 13, 2018 – By Jacqueline McKee Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. (HIIQ) formed multiple top with $35.59 target or 9.00% above today’s $32.65 share price. Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. (HIIQ) has $577.11M valuation. The stock decreased 1.66% or $0.55 during the last trading session, reaching $32.65. About 17,773 shares traded. […]

Oman rolls out mandatory health insurance in private sector
17 Jul
12:18

Oman rolls out mandatory health insurance in private sector

Currently only a small percentage of private sector employees are provided with health insurance Muscat: Companies in the private sector will soon be required to provide health insurance for their employees, according to a statement issued by Oman’s Capital Market Authority (CMA). It did not give a specific date for […]

Japan investigating abuse of health insurance system by foreigners
17 Jul
12:18

Japan investigating abuse of health insurance system by foreigners

Japan investigating abuse of health insurance system by foreigners  South China Morning Post Full coverage Source: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/2155533/japan-investigating-abuse-health-insurance-system-foreigners

Should you go for riders in term insurance?
17 Jul
12:18

Should you go for riders in term insurance?

Buying term insurance is a critical part of your financial planning; a must-have product which you must buy irrespective of your income level and risk profile. It makes sure that your loved ones are financially secure when you are not around. The term plan is a pure risk insurance policy […]

Yet Another Study Confirms That Healthcare Is Workers’ Most Worrisome Retirement Expense
17 Jul
12:17

Yet Another Study Confirms That Healthcare Is Workers’ Most Worrisome Retirement Expense

Though retirement should be an exciting period of life in theory, for plenty of seniors, it’s a stressful one in practice. That’s because many retirees are caught off-guard by the expenses they inevitably face. And if there’s one expense that’s more likely than not to go up in retirement, it’s […]

Insurance Commissioner talks flood insurance, need to communicate with borrowers
17 Jul
12:17

Insurance Commissioner talks flood insurance, need to communicate with borrowers

NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - Thousands of Jefferson Parish residents are no longer required to have flood insurance because of updated flood maps. But some were surprised to learn their lenders had stopped escrowing funds to pay for the coverage due to the new maps. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon said […]