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FCC proposes $45 million fine for health insurance robocaller

February 21, 2022 Sharika Soukup

FCC proposes million fine for health insurance robocaller

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today proposed the largest-ever fine against a robocaller for Telephone Consumer Protection Act violations. The Commission wants to hit Florida-based lead generator Interstate Brokers with a $45 million TCPA fine for making more than 500,000 unlawful robocalls without an emergency purpose or the consumers’ prior express consent. The company allegedly used false claims about the…

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Undermining employer-based health coverage – InsuranceNewsNet

February 20, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Negotiations on “Build Back Better,” the Biden administration’s trillion-dollar social welfare package, have collapsed. But the exercise demonstrated that the Left has not abandoned its quest to supplant private health insurance with government-run health care. That’s disturbing for several reasons. The majority of Americans get their health care coverage from their place of work, and…

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California could become first US state to offer universal healthcare to residents | California

February 18, 2022 Sharika Soukup

California is considering creating the first government-funded, universal healthcare system in the US for state residents. The proposal, which lawmakers will begin debating on Tuesday, would adopt a single-payer healthcare system that would replace the need for private insurance plans. Lawmakers are debating two bills – one would create the universal healthcare system, another would…

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Should an Employee Ask for Health Insurance?

February 17, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Editors’ note: TGC’s “Thorns & Thistles” column seeks to apply wisdom with practical advice about faith, work, and economics. If you have a question on how to think about and practice your work in a way that honors God, let us know at [email protected] I work for a Christian nonprofit that doesn’t provide health insurance…

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N.M. health insurance company sued over data breach | Local News

February 16, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Three state residents who have filed a lawsuit against insurance firm True Health New Mexico over what they call a “targeted cyberattack” are seeking to have their complaint declared a class action, representing about 63,000 patients whose personal information might have been stolen. The plaintiffs, from Santa Fe, Bernalillo and Valencia counties, allege in their…

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Sober home doctor guilty in $31M insurance fraud over urine tests

February 14, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Sober home doctor guilty in M insurance fraud over urine tests

FORT LAUDERDALE — Dr. Mark Agresti, who claimed he devoted his 30-year career to helping people struggling with addiction, on Thursday was convicted of 12 charges of health care fraud for using his clients to perpetuate a $31.3 million insurance scam. The 59-year-old psychiatrist showed no emotion, but turned briefly and looked at his wife,…

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300K Oregonians may soon lose health coverage

February 13, 2022 Sharika Soukup

The Oregon Health Authority is currently crafting plans to ensure that thousands of people don’t suddenly lose their coverage. PORTLAND, Ore — With the COVID-19 public health emergency likely ending in the coming months, 300,000 Oregonians are set to lose their Medicaid coverage. Throughout the pandemic, Oregon has maintained a continuous enrollment policy and did…

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Sign-ups in Affordable Care Act marketplaces reach record 14.5 million

February 11, 2022 Sharika Soukup

The enrollment figure is the heart of a report released Thursday by the Department of Health and Human Services. The White House issued a statement from the president in advance, in which Biden said he was proud that the sign-ups are “the highest numbers ever produced in an open enrollment period.” Story continues below advertisement…

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