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Health insurance coverage and postpartum health

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According to a recent study published in JAMA Network Openmore comprehensive health insurance increases the prevalence of postpartum visit attendance.

A significant increase in maternal morbidity and mortality has been observed in the United States. In 2020, the highest maternal mortality rate among industrialized countries was reported, at 23.8 per 100,000 live births.

Over 80% of pregnancy-related deaths have been estimated as preventable, and over 65% in the United States have been reported within 1 year after giving birth. Factors such as racism,

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A windfall in health insurance rebates? It’s not as crazy as it sounds

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“Americans will get $1.1 B in rebates from health insurance companies this year cuz of a provision I wrote in the ACA.”

Former Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.), in a tweet on May 17, 2023

Former Democratic Sen. Al Franken tweeted recently that Americans will receive “$1.1B in rebates from health insurance companies this year” because of a provision he wrote into the Affordable Care Act.

The tweet prompted many comments, including some from people who said they had never seen such a check from their insurers. That got us wondering: Is Franken’s tweet correct and, if so, how exactly do

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How the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency impacts Seacoast employers

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On May 11, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) decided the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). That decision followed the non-renewal of the national emergency declaration (NE) in April. The PHE and NE both had been in effect since early 2020, collectively authorizing the federal government to manage the pandemic, including by providing individuals with tests, treatments, and vaccines at no charge. The lapse of these emergency orders ushered in a new stage of managing COVID-19 and will impact employers of all sizes on the Seacoast significantly.

While most employers have been operating with a somewhat static

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Court seeks compromise that might preserve preventive health insurance mandates as appeals play out

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Federal appeals court judges are seeking compromise on whether government requirements that health insurance include coverage for HIV prevention, cancer screenings and some other types of preventive care can be maintained while a legal battle over the mandates plays out.

The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals panel on Wednesday told attorneys on both sides of the issue to report by Friday on the possibility of a temporary compromise in the case.

At issue is a March ruling by a federal judge in Texas who said some of the preventive care requirements

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Need a Practical High School Graduation Gift?

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We’ve got you covered. If you know a recent high school graduate, you should find out if they have a simple estate plan to allow their parents or guardians to make medical and financial decisions if they are incapacitated.

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With high school graduation season in full swing, it is essential to remember that at age 18, parents no longer have the right to make medical and financial decisions for their

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HIV protection, cancer screenings could cost more if ‘Obamacare’ loses the latest court battle

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A judge’s order that would eliminate requirements that health insurance plans include cost-free coverage of HIV-preventing drugs, cancer screenings and various other types of preventive care should remain on hold while it is appealed, the Biden administration argued before an appellate panel Tuesday.

It’s the latest legal skirmish over mandates in former President Barack Obama’s signature health care law, commonly known as “Obamacare,” which took effect 13 years ago.

Enforcing the judge’s order could jeopardize preventive care for at least some of an estimated 150 million insured people, Alisa Klein, argued for the administration, told three

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Future Generali India Insurance: Future Generali to now let policy buyers customize their health insurance plans

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Future Generali India Insurance today launched a new health insurance plan that can be tailor-made to address growing aversion of customers to inclusion of standardized features in the policies.

“Sensing the growing need for customization, FGII introduces its new health insurance plan – DIY HEALTH,” the company said in a release.

The plan allows customers to design their personalized tailor-made policy in line with their health insurance needs. Features such as maternity cover, critical illness booster, air ambulance, as well as accidental death cover can be available on demand, as against it being a mandatory feature.

The so-called DIY HEALTH

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Can You Prevent a Whistleblower Lawsuit?

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When a whistleblower suit is brought against a company or practice, there are usually many warnings that were ignored or not dealt with appropriately. Many times, wrongdoings are brought to light internally first and properly addressing concerns can prevent a lawsuit.

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Often, the employee who becomes the whistleblower tries to raise the issue internally before going outside the company.

There are also fears of retaliation by many whistleblowers. Fear of

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