The hard insurance market may see some “thawing” during 2021, experts said during an Advisen virtual conference, but any sudden changes remain unlikely. “[The hard market has] been going on for about two years now, and I suspect we have…
The increased usage of telemedicine visits during the COVID-19 pandemic has both doctors and patients calling to expand access across the U.S. permanently. Some lawmakers agree. The Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act, introduced in the House, would make the telehealth regulations changed…
In pop culture, surgeons often get portrayed as technically gifted, but with boorish tendencies. In reality, if a surgeon is rude to the rest of their team, it can impact patient safety, according to a new study. The study looked…
Many businesses across North America and Europe remain skeptical about buying cyber insurance, according to a new survey from the global IT marketplace Spiceworks. While 62 percent of organizations surveyed do not currently have cyber coverage, the number of firms that do…
Something changed in the first month of 2019; shareholders successfully held a company accountable for its data breaches. Yahoo’s former officers and directors agreed to pay $29 million to settle charges that they breached their fiduciary duties during a string…
Phishing scams are one of the most common forms of cyber attack, sent by hackers hoping to trick recipients into clicking a link to a fake website and stealing your password. One percent of emails sent today are phishing attempts,…
The healthcare organizations we work make a significant impact in their communities. We are always thankful to hear our support helps make a difference. We look forward to continuing our commitment to the Children’s Miracle Network at Cottage Children’s Medical…
Cyber threats may require more customization of insurance coverage than other risks, according to a new report from Mactavish. Mactavish, a group that specializes in insurance governance, surveyed around 700 senior managers in the UK and found that fewer than one…
Insurance industry experts are concerned about sustainability as liability claim payouts rise to new levels. “The old ceiling is the new floor,” said Kevin Maloney, Allied World senior vice president and real estate/financial institutions practice leader, during Advisen’s Big Nasty…
By Chad Terhune | KHN.org California’s Medicaid program made at least $4 billion in questionable payments to health insurers and medical providers over a four-year period because as many as 453,000 people were ineligible for the public benefits, according to a…
