Medical Cost Containment and Claims Management News

Traveller Assist Enters Insurtech Market With Launch Of Payr

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Monday, 29 October 2018 12:40

Traveller Assist has launched a new insurtech platform - Payr - designed to pay medical bills abroad - faster, safer and cheaper than ever before. Luxembourg based Payr Financial Services…

Global Excel Management Inc. Announces Corporate Rebranding

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Tuesday, 25 September 2018 08:21

In The iPMI Picture: Reg Allatt, CEO, Global Excel Management Inc.

Global Excel Management Inc., a leading provider of global healthcare risk management solutions, announces the corporate rebranding of its subsidiaries, Olympus Managed Health Care (OMHC), ChoiceNet International México SA (CNI)…

The Cost Of International Health Insurance In 100 Countries

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Thursday, 06 September 2018 06:46

Pacific Prime Insurance Brokers has released a new report on the cost of international health insurance in 2018. Looking at the premiums of health plans in 100 locations, the study…

17.6 Million Would Struggle To Recover From A Financial Shock Or Loss Of Income

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Monday, 13 August 2018 09:56

Millions of UK adults do not feel financially resilient and would not be able to manage a financial shock or loss of income, according to a new report from Zurich…

CEGA Tackles Insurance Fraud On BBC TV

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Wednesday, 04 July 2018 11:16

Insurance fraud expert CEGA Special Investigations starts filming this week for BBC One's popular Claimed and Shamed series, as part of its ongoing commitment to reduce travel insurance fraud. It…

National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results In Charges Against 601 Individuals Responsible For Over $2 Billion In Fraud Losses

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Monday, 02 July 2018 09:32

Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex M. Azar III announce the largest ever health care fraud enforcement action involving 601 charged defendants…

Global Medical Costs Increased On Average 9.5% In 2017, Almost 3 Times The Estimated Inflation Rate

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Monday, 02 July 2018 09:02

Adopting integrated health and wellbeing strategies underpinned by stronger digital and data capabilities will be a critical factor in managing the rising costs of workforce health benefit programs. The advice…

MDabroad Launches New Network In Brazil

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Thursday, 26 April 2018 08:56

MDabroad announces the launch of its newly developed network in Brazil. In addition, the company will be providing local case management functions. Typically, the Brazilian market has been a point…

Report Backs Calls For Cost Transparency

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Tuesday, 10 April 2018 07:34

A report into out-of-pocket medical expenses has found people routinely incur expenses in the thousands, describing the health system as one of high cost, complexity and confusion. The Consumers Health…

Patients Must Know Fees In Advance

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Wednesday, 28 March 2018 09:16

After stories revealing excessive fees charged by some doctors and specialists, Dr Dwayne Crombie, Managing Director of Bupa Health Insurance says patients must be given the chance to have informed…