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Insurers Promise to Speed Up Delays in Health Care Approvals

Physician's Weekly

WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Getting approval from your insurance company before a procedure or treatment may soon get a little easier. said this week that several of the nation’s largest health insurers have agreed to change how they handle prior authorization, a system that often causes delays in care. Kennedy Jr.

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Navigating Insurance and Healthcare Costs: Tips for Patients

Family Physicians of Greeley

Navigating the complexities of insurance and healthcare costs can be overwhelming for patients. Understanding your insurance coverage, managing medical bills, and finding affordable healthcare options are essential for maintaining your health without breaking the bank.

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Have Job-Based Health Coverage at 65? You May Still Want To Sign Up for Medicare

Physician's Weekly

When Alyne Diamond fell off a horse in August 2023 and broke her back, her employer-based health plan through UnitedHealthcare covered her emergency care in Aspen, Colorado. It also covered related pain management and physical therapy after she returned home to New York City. Some of those providers are now seeking payment from her.

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Conversations about Cost During Weight-Prioritized Visits in Primary Care [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Cost is a critical consideration in weight management, but cost conversations can be challenging for clinicians to initiate. Setting or Data Set: Semi-structured interviews conducted with clinicians and staff between February 2021 and August 2023 and video recordings of a subset of WPVs.

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Primary care for all Americans

Common Sense Family Doctor

" The Gilded Age of Medicine is Here ," announced the title of a recent New Yorker article about the tactics of private equity firms that provide infusions of cash to struggling hospitals in order to extract hundreds of millions of dollars in profits by slashing costs to the bone and endangering the health of patients. Nevertheless, the U.S.

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3 Ways AI Can Detect Vital Signs From Your Face

The Medical Futurist

It has already been adopted across healthcare institutions in Hong Kong as well as by multinational health insurer Bupa. “Traditional vital sign monitoring wearables are often costly and uncomfortable, leading to poor adherence,” said Chibo Tang , managing partner of Gobi Partners, a financial backer of the company.

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Healthcare Administrative Assistant: Skills, Training, and Career Outlook in Connecticut

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Healthcare administrative assistants manage crucial administrative tasks in medical offices. Their role improves the patient experience and helps doctors, nurses, and other providers work more efficiently. Typical responsibilities include: Managing front desk operations, including greeting patients and answering phones.