Archive for April 2025
Should You Be Worried About AI in Health Insurance Claim Reviews?
Should You Be Worried About AI in Health Insurance Claim Reviews? Insurance claim reviews are increasingly being done by Artificial Intelligence. While AI can speed up decisions and lower costs, the many people are worried about how it’s being used and whether it’s getting the right results. Insurance Claim Denials Increasing Insurance claim denials…
Read MoreEndometriosis Awareness: Faster Diagnosis and Better Care with Advocates
March is here, marking Endometriosis Awareness Month—a crucial time to raise awareness about a condition that affects more than 11% of women and people assigned female at birth. Endometriosis occurs when tissue, similar to the lining of the uterus, grows outside of it. This can cause a wide range of debilitating symptoms, including intense menstrual…
Read MoreFrom $7,000 to $770: How One Patient Advocate Fought Back Against a Surprise Medical Bill
What seemed like a simple medical procedure quickly turned into a financial nightmare for Tim Winard. A routine colonoscopy—one he thought his insurance would cover—had left him on the hook for a medical bill of more than $7,000. He thought he had done everything by the book: called his insurance beforehand, followed their instructions, and…
Read MoreHealthcare Costs: Where does your state rank?
Healthcare costs vary widely across the U.S., with some states spending nearly twice as much per person as others. A recent analysis by Steno Health, using data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), ranked the states with the highest and lowest healthcare spending. But high spending doesn’t always mean…
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