Medicare, a federal health insurance program primarily serving individuals aged 65 and older as well as certain younger people with disabilities, could potentially save $7.7 billion by aligning payments to Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) for swing-bed services with the fee-for-service (FFS)
On December 23, 2024, President Biden signed into law two important pieces of legislation, the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (Reduction Act) and the Employer Reporting Improvement Act (Reporting Act). Both acts target easing the administrative and reporting burdens on health plan sponsors and
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, in collaboration with Reinsurance Group of America (RGA), has launched a groundbreaking health product named ICICI Pru Wish. This innovative insurance plan is specifically designed to address critical illnesses and surgeries unique to women. By offering immediate
The Trustees of the Airways Pension Scheme have successfully completed a £340 million longevity swap transaction with Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance Company, a subsidiary of MetLife. This significant financial maneuver, facilitated by Zurich UK, aims to mitigate the financial risks associated
The recent E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has come to a close, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announcing that the investigation is now finished. The outbreak, caused by the E. coli O157:H7 strain, led to a significant number of
Special Training Helps Brokers Support Farmers' Mental Health Needs The Alarming Reality in Agriculture The mental health of farmers and agricultural workers has become a pressing concern, as highlighted by recent studies. Recognizing this critical issue, H&H Insurance Brokers (HHIB) has
