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Oscar Health Stock Soars Because Aetna’s Former CEO Is Taking the Wheel

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Credit Suisse analyst Jonathan Yong said he was upbeat about the news.

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A leadership announcement sent shares of health insurance company

Oscar Health

flying on Tuesday.

Oscar (ticker: OSCR) said that Mark Bertolini, the former chairman and chief executive officer of Aetna, would assume the role of CEO effective April 3. The current CEO, Mario Schlosser, will become president of technology.

Management also confirmed its financial forecasts for 2023.

“While the CEO transition does not alter the company’s near-term trajectory, the addition of a seasoned managed care executive is welcome and provides a stable hand to

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5 Least Expensive Dog Breeds to Insure

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Small and scrappy wins the race.

Key points

  • Pet insurance can be an important tool for keeping your pets healthy. But the cost of insurance can vary a lot.
  • Mixed-breed dogs are typically considered to be healthier than purebred dogs, so they usually cost less to insure.
  • When it comes to purebred dogs, smaller dogs with longer lives tend to be the least expensive to insure.

For most of us, our pets are part of the family. So treat them like family by ensuring they’re properly insured. Pet insurance is the health insurance equivalent for our furry family, providing important

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Can Your EHR Template Land You in Prison?

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If your electronic health record (EHR) template is set up incorrectly and leads you to be billed improperly, it could lead to prison time.

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In recent years, we have heard from many of our clients that their compliance plans received less attention than normal due to the pandemic, staffing issues, and other pressing concerns.

However, compliance enforcement is ongoing and it is essential to prioritize your compliance plan.

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Healthy Paws vs. Embrace: (2023) Comparison

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If you’re deciding between pet insurance providers, many differentiate on more than just price, with unique plans, perks and features to offer. Healthy Paws and Embrace are among the best pet insurance providers, so we decided to look closely at each company’s pros and cons.

We at the Guides Home Team have analyzed insurance products, coverage options, costs and policyholder reviews to help you learn more about Healthy Paws and Embrace. Learn more about what sets these two providers apart in our comparison below.

Compare Healthy Paws and Embrace

Healthy Paws and Embrace scored similarly well in our review standards,

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Do young dogs need pet insurance?

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Pet insurance is almost always cheaper for younger dogs than it is for older ones.

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Pet insurance is a unique way to protect both your wallet and your furry friend. In exchange for an inexpensive fee to a provider each month (often discounted if paid annually), pet owners can rest easy knowing that they’re covered should a medical issue or emergency arise. Pet insurance can be advantageous for dogs, cats (and even some exotic animals) at all stages of their life, although restrictions will grow as your pet ages

But what about young animals? Specifically, puppies.

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Obamacare has helped farm workers get and stay healthy

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How to Create a Better Consumer Market for US Health Care

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Measures to make prices more transparent were good steps in the drive to create more competition in health care. But they don’t do what is necessary to create a vibrant consumer market in which patients would actively shop around for the best prices. Four additional steps that would make a big difference include: (1) force care providers to specify their prices for a list of standardized, consumer-focused bundles of services tied to full episodes of clinical interventions; (2) require all providers to participate in this bundled pricing system; (3) mandate that the prices posted for these services be available to

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Marylanders can sign up for health insurance on tax returns

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland officials and advocates are highlighting a state program that enables residents to begin signing up for health insurance by checking a box on their state tax return.

Maryland became the first state in the nation to establish a tax-based easy enrollment program in 2019.

On state income tax forms, filers are asked if they have health insurance. If not, they can agree to have the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange inform them about their likely eligibility for low-cost or free health insurance.

The exchange, which is the state agency that administers the

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