Simply Healthcare will add dozens of employees as it expands its office space in west Miami-Dade County. The health insurance firm expanded its headquarters lease at Flagler Corporate Center, 9200-9250 W. Flagler St., by 24,000 square feet to total 107,714 square feet. Gordon Messinger, of Cushman & Wakefield, represented landlord Hoffman Properties in the deal. With the expansion, Simply Healthcare can grow its workforce from 740 to nearly 900, the broker said. The health insurance company, which…
Reported by bizjournals 20 hours ago.
Health insurance firm to add dozens of employees in Miami-Dade office expansion
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The CBO says the newest Republican healthcare bill would leave 'millions' more without health insurance
The Congressional Budget Office on Monday released its score for the latest attempt by Republicans in the Senate to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.But the score for the plan, known as the Graham-Cassidy bill, is limited in scope due to the short timeframe in which the CBO had to produce it. The score released Monday only includes the budgetary effects of the bill.
The office projected that the Graham-Cassidy bill would reduce the federal deficit through 2026 by more than the $133 billion in savings from the House's American Health Care Act.
The bill was required to save as much or more than the House bill to qualify under the procedure known as budget reconciliation, which allows Republicans to bypass a Democratic filibuster and pass a bill with a simple majority.
The CBO score only, however, provided a vague assessment of the insurance coverage impacts of the bill.
"The number of people with comprehensive health insurance that covers high-cost medical events would be reduced by millions compared with the baseline projections for each year during the decade, CBO and JCT estimate," said the CBO's report. "That number could vary widely depending on how states implemented the legislation, although the direction of the effect is clear."
Independent analyses from by the Brookings Institution and the Commonwealth Fund estimated that the bill would result in up to 18 million more uninsured through 2019 and 21 million more uninsured through 2026 if signed into law.
Additionally, since the Graham-Cassidy bill would shift federal healthcare funding in 2020 to block grants (lump sums paid up front every year based on the number of people enrolled in certain programs), it would require states to develop and implement virtually an entire new health system in just two years. Such a short timeframe, experts say, could cause chaos in health insurance markets.
The CBO said it would need "at least several weeks" to produce a more comprehensive score of the bill.
Due to these analyses, combined with the massive amounts of federal assistance cut in the bill, GOP leaders have not been encouraged about the legislation's prospects. Two GOP members — Rand Paul and John McCain — have formally announced their intentions to vote against the bill. Several others from across the conference have also expressed misgivings.
Only two Republican senators can vote against the bill for it to pass.
*SEE ALSO: It's crunch time for the latest Republican healthcare bill — and it doesn't look good*
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CBO Report on Graham-Cassidy Bill: ‘Millions Fewer People With Comprehensive Health Insurance’
The Congressional Budget Office has released its preliminary analysis of the Graham-Cassidy health care bill.
Reported by Mediaite 17 hours ago.
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Susan Collins opposes Graham-Cassidy healthcare bill, dooming the Republican Obamacare repeal
Sen. Susan Collins of Maine announced Monday that she will vote "no" on the latest Republican healthcare bill, all but surely ending the latest effort to repeal and replace Obamacare.Collins joins Sens. John McCain and Rand Paul in opposition, and since two GOP members could oppose the bill for it to pass, the bill is likely dead. The Maine senator also opposed the previous iterations of the Republican healthcare bills, helping to end that push in July.
"Sweeping reforms to our health care system and to Medicaid can’t be done well in a compressed time frame, especially when the actual bill is a moving target," said a statement from Collins. "Today, we find out that there is now a fourth version of the Graham-Cassidy proposal, which is as deeply flawed as the previous iterations."
Collins pointed to three primary issues with the bill that caused her to oppose it:
1. *Cuts to Medicaid, estimated at roughly $1 trillion from 2020 to 2036, by shifting to a block grant system:* "This would have a devastating impact to a program that has been on the books for 50 years and provides health care to our most vulnerable citizens, including disabled children and low-income seniors," Collins said.
2. *Weakened protections for people with pre-existing conditions*: "Some states could allow higher premiums for individuals with pre-existing conditions, potentially making their insurance unaffordable."
3. *Health insurance coverage losses:* "Third, physicians, patient advocates, insurers, and hospitals agree that both versions of this legislation would lead to higher premiums and reduced coverage for tens of millions of Americans," said the statement.
Collins also said that despite the recent change by the authors of the Graham-Cassidy bill to include more money for her state in their formula for the new block grants, the overall cut was still too great for her to stomach. Additionally, Collins took issue with the seat-of-the-pants changes to the formula that lead to her state gaining more money.
"But even more important, if Senators can adjust a funding formula over a weekend to help a single state, they could just as easily adjust that formula in the future to hurt that state," Collins wrote. "This is simply not the way that we should be approaching an important and complex issue that must be handled thoughtfully and fairly for all Americans."
This is likely the last time in quite a while that Republicans will be able to advance any sort of large Obamacare repeal measure, since the deadline to use budget reconciliation — which allows a simple majority vote and no filibuster — runs out September 30.
*SEE ALSO: The CBO says the newest Republican healthcare bill would leave 'millions' more without health insurance*
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'Millions' Fewer With Health Insurance Under GOP Bill, CBO Says
But Senate Republicans are changing their bill so much, the CBO can't tell exactly how many millions.
Reported by Huffington Post 13 hours ago.
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Chubb Launches Innovative Travel App for Business Travellers
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - September 26, 2017 - Chubb launched a travel application for the first time in the Asia Pacific to help employers adequately prepare and support employees on business travel. Called Chubb Travel Smart, the application provides peace of mind since it is integrated with emergency assistance 24/7 with the touch of a button.
"Chubb Travel Smart has been developed to help employers better fulfil their duty of care obligations. With the added component of an online dashboard, risk, HR and security managers can locate and send messages and alerts to business travellers anywhere in the world. Chubb Travel Smart is part of our suite of Group Accident & Health solutions tailored for organizations to protect their employees," said Glen Browne, Executive Vice President, Accident & Health, Asia Pacific for Chubb in Asia Pacific.
Kevin Bogardus, General Manager, Chubb Insurance Company Limited added, "The launch events in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou increased local awareness of Chubb's expertise in crafting a broad range of solutions for employers to protect employees. In particular, as Chinese companies venture abroad, Chubb Travel Smart will satisfy the growing market need to safeguard the increasing number of employees on business travel."
Following the launch in China, Chubb Travel Smart will be launched in other Asia Pacific countries in due course.
Watch the video on Chubb Travel Smart.
*About Chubb*
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London and other locations, and employs approximately 31,000 people worldwide. Reported by Media OutReach 12 hours ago.
"Chubb Travel Smart has been developed to help employers better fulfil their duty of care obligations. With the added component of an online dashboard, risk, HR and security managers can locate and send messages and alerts to business travellers anywhere in the world. Chubb Travel Smart is part of our suite of Group Accident & Health solutions tailored for organizations to protect their employees," said Glen Browne, Executive Vice President, Accident & Health, Asia Pacific for Chubb in Asia Pacific.
Kevin Bogardus, General Manager, Chubb Insurance Company Limited added, "The launch events in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou increased local awareness of Chubb's expertise in crafting a broad range of solutions for employers to protect employees. In particular, as Chinese companies venture abroad, Chubb Travel Smart will satisfy the growing market need to safeguard the increasing number of employees on business travel."
Following the launch in China, Chubb Travel Smart will be launched in other Asia Pacific countries in due course.
Watch the video on Chubb Travel Smart.
*About Chubb*
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London and other locations, and employs approximately 31,000 people worldwide. Reported by Media OutReach 12 hours ago.
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WorldHealth.net Release: Dementia and Alzheimer’s is Now an Epidemic in America
One in Three Seniors will Die with a form of Dementia. “The American Academy of Anti-Aging and Preventative Medicine declares War on Dementia,” proclaimed Dr. Ronald Klatz, President of the A4M, http://www.WorldHealth.net.
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 26, 2017
“The American Academy of Anti-Aging and Preventative Medicine declares War on Dementia,” proclaimed Dr. Ronald Klatz, President of the A4M.
One in Three Seniors will Die with a form of Dementia.
The 28,000 Physicians and Scientists of the A4M are now exploring cutting edge therapies with promising results that have the potential to slow and reverse Dementia and brain aging.
If you think 1/3 of all seniors will die with Dementia isn’t shocking enough, below are some more terrifying facts about what happens to our minds as we get older.
1. One in 8 over 65 years old in the USA has Alzheimer’s
2. In 2014, an estimated 5.2 million in the USA have Alzheimer’s
3. Women are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s than men
4. 1 in 6 Women will develop Alzheimer’s
5. Just 5 years ago in 2012 the United States alone spent $200 Billion with Medicare, Medicaid and Out of Pocket Expense for Alzheimer’s and other Dementia care not including Private Health Insurance. This number is projected to go to $1 Trillion.
6. Alzheimer’s can start as early as the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. *
“Remember this if you still can, as most of the population starts to age we have to be prepared for what is rapidly going to be one of our biggest healthcare problems, if not the biggest healthcare problem, Dementia in all its forms. We have to start trying as many preventative measures as possible to curb or try and cure all forms of dementia before they take hold. We now know that 1/3 of our aging population will die with a form of Dementia and 1/6 of all woman will die with the most commonly known form of Dementia ---Alzheimer’s,” stated Dr. Ronald Klatz, President of the A4M, Sept. 25, 2017. “We all know healthcare isn’t perfect. If we don’t start addressing Dementia now, which is now a United States epidemic, caring for those effected with Dementia will soon become the single biggest cost of our healthcare system and become an unimaginable burden on the family, and loved ones that have to take care of the afflicted. We will all suffer along with our parents, our older brothers, sisters, colleagues, and friends as their minds decay. This is a problem bigger than Aids of the 80’s and just as serious as Cancer, and Diabetes. As over 10,000 people a day, projected to go to 15,000 people a day, turn 65 in the United States, Dementia will soon be the #1 Health Risk, age related or not. Dementia is quickly the disease that will affect everyone in America, directly or indirectly. It’s an Epidemic we really need to look at stronger, harder, and take as many preventative medicine type measures to try and halt, cure, or eradicate the Age Disease. Dementia is not just affecting a segment of the US population. It is attacking seniors, the fasted growing segment of the American population, at alarming rates,” added Dr. Ronald Klatz.
“Dementia” is an umbrella term describing a variety of diseases and conditions that develop when nerve cells in the brain die or no longer function normally. The death or malfunction of these nerve cells, called neurons, causes changes in one’s memory, behavior and ability to think clearly. In Alzheimer’s disease, these brain changes eventually impair an individual’s ability to carry out such basic bodily functions as walking and swallowing. Alzheimer’s disease is ultimately fatal.
https://www.facebook.com/search/str/worldhealth+net+alzheimer+s+is/keywords_search
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Dr. Ronald Klatz, DO, MD President of the A4M has 28,000 Physician Members, has trained over 150,000 Physicians, health professionals and scientists in the new specialty of Anti-aging medicine. Estimates of their patients numbering in the 100’s of millions World Wide that are living better stronger, healthier and longer lives. http://www.WorldHealth.net
Alzheimer's Association. “2012 Alzheimer's
Disease Facts and Figures.” Alzheimer's and Dementia:
The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association. March 2012;
8:131–168)
http://www.insidedementia.com/about-dementia/· http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/conditions/nervous_system_disorders/early-onset_alzheimers_disease_134,63 Reported by PRWeb 8 hours ago.
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 26, 2017
“The American Academy of Anti-Aging and Preventative Medicine declares War on Dementia,” proclaimed Dr. Ronald Klatz, President of the A4M.
One in Three Seniors will Die with a form of Dementia.
The 28,000 Physicians and Scientists of the A4M are now exploring cutting edge therapies with promising results that have the potential to slow and reverse Dementia and brain aging.
If you think 1/3 of all seniors will die with Dementia isn’t shocking enough, below are some more terrifying facts about what happens to our minds as we get older.
1. One in 8 over 65 years old in the USA has Alzheimer’s
2. In 2014, an estimated 5.2 million in the USA have Alzheimer’s
3. Women are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s than men
4. 1 in 6 Women will develop Alzheimer’s
5. Just 5 years ago in 2012 the United States alone spent $200 Billion with Medicare, Medicaid and Out of Pocket Expense for Alzheimer’s and other Dementia care not including Private Health Insurance. This number is projected to go to $1 Trillion.
6. Alzheimer’s can start as early as the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. *
“Remember this if you still can, as most of the population starts to age we have to be prepared for what is rapidly going to be one of our biggest healthcare problems, if not the biggest healthcare problem, Dementia in all its forms. We have to start trying as many preventative measures as possible to curb or try and cure all forms of dementia before they take hold. We now know that 1/3 of our aging population will die with a form of Dementia and 1/6 of all woman will die with the most commonly known form of Dementia ---Alzheimer’s,” stated Dr. Ronald Klatz, President of the A4M, Sept. 25, 2017. “We all know healthcare isn’t perfect. If we don’t start addressing Dementia now, which is now a United States epidemic, caring for those effected with Dementia will soon become the single biggest cost of our healthcare system and become an unimaginable burden on the family, and loved ones that have to take care of the afflicted. We will all suffer along with our parents, our older brothers, sisters, colleagues, and friends as their minds decay. This is a problem bigger than Aids of the 80’s and just as serious as Cancer, and Diabetes. As over 10,000 people a day, projected to go to 15,000 people a day, turn 65 in the United States, Dementia will soon be the #1 Health Risk, age related or not. Dementia is quickly the disease that will affect everyone in America, directly or indirectly. It’s an Epidemic we really need to look at stronger, harder, and take as many preventative medicine type measures to try and halt, cure, or eradicate the Age Disease. Dementia is not just affecting a segment of the US population. It is attacking seniors, the fasted growing segment of the American population, at alarming rates,” added Dr. Ronald Klatz.
“Dementia” is an umbrella term describing a variety of diseases and conditions that develop when nerve cells in the brain die or no longer function normally. The death or malfunction of these nerve cells, called neurons, causes changes in one’s memory, behavior and ability to think clearly. In Alzheimer’s disease, these brain changes eventually impair an individual’s ability to carry out such basic bodily functions as walking and swallowing. Alzheimer’s disease is ultimately fatal.
https://www.facebook.com/search/str/worldhealth+net+alzheimer+s+is/keywords_search
Source:
Dr. Ronald Klatz, DO, MD President of the A4M has 28,000 Physician Members, has trained over 150,000 Physicians, health professionals and scientists in the new specialty of Anti-aging medicine. Estimates of their patients numbering in the 100’s of millions World Wide that are living better stronger, healthier and longer lives. http://www.WorldHealth.net
Alzheimer's Association. “2012 Alzheimer's
Disease Facts and Figures.” Alzheimer's and Dementia:
The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association. March 2012;
8:131–168)
http://www.insidedementia.com/about-dementia/· http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/conditions/nervous_system_disorders/early-onset_alzheimers_disease_134,63 Reported by PRWeb 8 hours ago.
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As health bill teeters, Medicaid recipients watch nervously
While the latest Republican health care overhaul teeters near collapse, one group in particular is watching with heightened anxiety. The debate in Congress is personal for many of those who gained coverage through Medicaid in the 31 states that expanded the program under former President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act. Medicaid expansion brought health insurance […]
Reported by Seattle Times 8 hours ago.
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Reliance Capital to setup standalone health insurance firm
"We expect to become operational beginning early next year," Ambani said while addressing shareholders during the company`s annual general meeting held here.
Reported by Zee News 6 hours ago.
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CO.DON AG: largest product launch in the company's history
DGAP-News: CO.DON AG / Key word(s): Product Launch
26.09.2017 / 11:06
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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*CO.DON AG: Spherox - largest product launch in the company's history *
Berlin / Teltow, 26.09.2017 - CO.DON AG has launched the European Spherox product, which is authorised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for distribution across Europe, with the start of marketing activities in Germany.
Spherox will replace a product previously offered by CO.DON AG in the German market. The cell-based medicinal product is 100% autologous and free of additives, and therefore it sets the stage for the highest level of personalised healing. The procedure is minimally invasive. Spherox produces hyaline-like cartilage and repairs knee cartilage defects of up to 10 cm^2. Knee pain is reduced significantly and the quality of life for patients sustainably improved. The results of recent trials provide evidence of the effect and therapeutic superiority of Spherox with microfracture, even for small defects.
Dirk Hessel, CEO of CO.DON AG: "Marketing authorisation ensures that Spherox is available for patients and reimbursed in Germany. At the same time, it defines high standards for manufacturing, use and distribution. We have implemented the EMA requirements in our internal processes and are looking forward to continuing meeting strong demands for a safe and durable, regenerative therapy for knee cartilage defects. We are starting in our home market and will be moving into selected European countries in the very near future. Our product is currently the only cell-based medicinal product for the regenerative treatment of knee cartilage defects that is available and authorised EU-wide"
*About CO.DON AG:* CO.DON AG develops, produces and markets autologous cell therapies for the minimally invasive repair of knee cartilage defects following trauma or degeneration. The medicinal product is a cell therapy product that uses only the patient's own cartilage cells ("autologous chondrocytes"). The method has been used for more than 10 years in over 150 clinics to treat more than 11,000 patients. In Germany, the statutory health insurance companies have reimbursed the treatment of knee and hip joints since 2007. In July 2017 the company received EU marketing authorisation for its articular cartilage product, which is distributed under the name of Spherox. The shares in CO.DON AG are listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000A1K0227). Executive Board: Dirk Hessel (CEO), Ralf M. Jakobs (CFO).
More information can be found at www.ihre-zellzuechter.de and www.codon.de
*Investor Relations and Press Contact:*
Matthias Meißner, M.A.
Corporate communications / IR / PR
Tel. +49 (0)30 240352330
Fax +49 (0)30 240352309
Email: ir@codon.de
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Language: English
Company: CO.DON AG
Warthestraße 21
14513 Teltow
Germany
Phone: 03328 43460
Fax: 03328 434643
E-mail: info@codon.de
Internet: www.codon.de
ISIN: DE000A1K0227
WKN: A1K022
Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (General Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange
End of News DGAP News Service Reported by EQS Group 6 hours ago.
26.09.2017 / 11:06
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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*CO.DON AG: Spherox - largest product launch in the company's history *
Berlin / Teltow, 26.09.2017 - CO.DON AG has launched the European Spherox product, which is authorised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for distribution across Europe, with the start of marketing activities in Germany.
Spherox will replace a product previously offered by CO.DON AG in the German market. The cell-based medicinal product is 100% autologous and free of additives, and therefore it sets the stage for the highest level of personalised healing. The procedure is minimally invasive. Spherox produces hyaline-like cartilage and repairs knee cartilage defects of up to 10 cm^2. Knee pain is reduced significantly and the quality of life for patients sustainably improved. The results of recent trials provide evidence of the effect and therapeutic superiority of Spherox with microfracture, even for small defects.
Dirk Hessel, CEO of CO.DON AG: "Marketing authorisation ensures that Spherox is available for patients and reimbursed in Germany. At the same time, it defines high standards for manufacturing, use and distribution. We have implemented the EMA requirements in our internal processes and are looking forward to continuing meeting strong demands for a safe and durable, regenerative therapy for knee cartilage defects. We are starting in our home market and will be moving into selected European countries in the very near future. Our product is currently the only cell-based medicinal product for the regenerative treatment of knee cartilage defects that is available and authorised EU-wide"
*About CO.DON AG:* CO.DON AG develops, produces and markets autologous cell therapies for the minimally invasive repair of knee cartilage defects following trauma or degeneration. The medicinal product is a cell therapy product that uses only the patient's own cartilage cells ("autologous chondrocytes"). The method has been used for more than 10 years in over 150 clinics to treat more than 11,000 patients. In Germany, the statutory health insurance companies have reimbursed the treatment of knee and hip joints since 2007. In July 2017 the company received EU marketing authorisation for its articular cartilage product, which is distributed under the name of Spherox. The shares in CO.DON AG are listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000A1K0227). Executive Board: Dirk Hessel (CEO), Ralf M. Jakobs (CFO).
More information can be found at www.ihre-zellzuechter.de and www.codon.de
*Investor Relations and Press Contact:*
Matthias Meißner, M.A.
Corporate communications / IR / PR
Tel. +49 (0)30 240352330
Fax +49 (0)30 240352309
Email: ir@codon.de
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26.09.2017 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a service of EQS Group AG.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
The DGAP Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases.
Archive at www.dgap.de --------------------
Language: English
Company: CO.DON AG
Warthestraße 21
14513 Teltow
Germany
Phone: 03328 43460
Fax: 03328 434643
E-mail: info@codon.de
Internet: www.codon.de
ISIN: DE000A1K0227
WKN: A1K022
Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (General Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange
End of News DGAP News Service Reported by EQS Group 6 hours ago.
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Reliance Capital to launch standalone health insurance arm
MUMBAI: Reliance Capital, the financial services arm of the Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group, is planning to launch a standalone health insurance venture. The company already offers health insurance products and the move to have a standalone offering is to increase retail presence in the already cluttered mediclaim segment. Addressing the shareholders at his maiden annual general meeting here today, Jai Anmol Ambani, who is an executive director of the company, said the move is aimed at creating a retail focused entity in this space. "To create retail focus we are setting up a standalone health insurance...
Reported by WorldNews 6 hours ago.
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Trump’s NFL Remarks Dominate White House Press Briefing; Whose Fault Is That?
With the final remnants of a repeal of Obamacare and a modicum of health insurance reform hanging in the balance in the United States Senate, and North Korea threatening to shoot down American aircraft in international waters it would be fair for most Americans to think that Monday’s White House briefing would be substantive, serious […]
Reported by Mediaite 4 hours ago.
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Who is living without health insurance in New Orleans?
The latest U.S. Census Bureau data shows who is getting coverage and who isn't.
Reported by nola.com 4 hours ago.
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IPsoft Launches Amelia Healthcare Practice to Transform the Healthcare Workforce and Patient Experience with Cognitive AI
NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IPsoft, the leading digital labor company, is to launch a vertically focused portfolio of solutions for the healthcare industry based on its AI platform, Amelia. A series of Amelia Health Agent offerings are under development in a program of co-collaboration with healthcare providers, health systems, health insurers and life sciences organizations. The first releases will target high volume processes and interactions that will deliver tangible improvements for providers, insurers, carers and patients.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/04fe91f2-5d18-475f-b43e-7d1183aaba1b
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/4758c05a-915d-4278-8f55-6ed323f7649f
A video accompanying this announcement is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/1be90122-0c3d-499e-9a10-80da9d5262b5
The new practice builds on the positive results of Amelia implementations across industries to target the healthcare AI market, which is expected to reach $6.6 billion by 20211.
"We have seen the hype about AI's ability to find cures for major diseases overnight. Now it is time to recover AI's reputation by applying advanced cognitive technology to the daily operations of the sector in order to provide demonstrable benefits to patients and the organizations who treat them," said Chetan Dube, IPsoft President and CEO.
In order to develop and lead this new global practice, IPsoft has appointed David Champeaux as its global Cognitive Director, Healthcare Solutions. David has deep experience in designing and leading technology-enabled transformations within the healthcare sector both in his previous role as a Partner in McKinsey & Company's Healthcare practice and McKinsey Digital, where he served clients in Europe, Australia and the US, and as Managing Director leading Accenture's UK Healthcare Strategy practice.
"Routine cognitive processes can take up to 51% of a nurse's and 17% of a doctor's time - which is frustrating when Health Systems struggle with affordability and workforce shortages and patients complain about access. With Amelia's unique combination of human-like conversational intelligence, advanced analytics and dynamic processes execution, we finally have the opportunity to transform healthcare by freeing up its human capital - addressing challenges in access, quality, and efficiency," said David Champeaux.
In hospitals, Amelia can have significant and immediate impact relieving those who should be caring for patients from routine interactions, by helping manage operational and administrative processes such as booking rooms and beds or coordinating patient transfers.
For chronic conditions, which account for 86%2 of healthcare spend in the US, Amelia can help health institutions establish sustainable delivery at scale of proactive, coordinated patient care plans. For example, she can streamline most administrative and operational arrangements, such as providing information, booking regular appointments and scheduling tests.
For health insurers, Amelia can help improve the customer experience and efficiency of routine member services. Amelia can deliver affordable 24/7 availability to answer eligibility and coverage questions, or initiate and manage claims. In parallel, by employing Amelia, health insurance providers will be able to connect back-end underwriting systems and processes to every customer conversation, delivering instant scale to their operations.
Amelia is the most human and comprehensive AI platform on the market. Uniquely, Amelia connects conversations to data and processes in order to provide a personalized service to every customer, at scale. Across the US, Europe and Asia, global organizations are employing Amelia to improve customer experience and drive enhanced productivity.
To learn more about how Amelia can transform business operations and customer interactions, visit ipsoft.com/amelia .
*About IPsoft*
IPsoft automates IT and business processes for enterprises across a wide range of industries through the use of digital labor. Through its portfolio of world leading autonomic and cognitive solutions it provides services that allow its clients to secure competitive advantage. Headquartered in New York City, IPsoft has offices in 18 countries across the world and serves more than 500 of the world's leading companies directly as well as more than half of the world's largest IT services providers. To learn more about IPsoft's solutions please visit www.ipsoft.com .
*Contacts*
*IPsoft*
*Daniela Zuin* , 212-708-5521
Mobile: 917-822-0484
daniela.zuin@ipsoft.com
or
*Finn Partners for IPsoft*
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Mobile: 732-713-2354
Erica.mcdonald@finnpartners.com
1 Frost & Sullivan, Artificial Intelligence & Cognitive Computing Systems in Healthcare ,
2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Website Data
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A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/04fe91f2-5d18-475f-b43e-7d1183aaba1b
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A video accompanying this announcement is available at
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The new practice builds on the positive results of Amelia implementations across industries to target the healthcare AI market, which is expected to reach $6.6 billion by 20211.
"We have seen the hype about AI's ability to find cures for major diseases overnight. Now it is time to recover AI's reputation by applying advanced cognitive technology to the daily operations of the sector in order to provide demonstrable benefits to patients and the organizations who treat them," said Chetan Dube, IPsoft President and CEO.
In order to develop and lead this new global practice, IPsoft has appointed David Champeaux as its global Cognitive Director, Healthcare Solutions. David has deep experience in designing and leading technology-enabled transformations within the healthcare sector both in his previous role as a Partner in McKinsey & Company's Healthcare practice and McKinsey Digital, where he served clients in Europe, Australia and the US, and as Managing Director leading Accenture's UK Healthcare Strategy practice.
"Routine cognitive processes can take up to 51% of a nurse's and 17% of a doctor's time - which is frustrating when Health Systems struggle with affordability and workforce shortages and patients complain about access. With Amelia's unique combination of human-like conversational intelligence, advanced analytics and dynamic processes execution, we finally have the opportunity to transform healthcare by freeing up its human capital - addressing challenges in access, quality, and efficiency," said David Champeaux.
In hospitals, Amelia can have significant and immediate impact relieving those who should be caring for patients from routine interactions, by helping manage operational and administrative processes such as booking rooms and beds or coordinating patient transfers.
For chronic conditions, which account for 86%2 of healthcare spend in the US, Amelia can help health institutions establish sustainable delivery at scale of proactive, coordinated patient care plans. For example, she can streamline most administrative and operational arrangements, such as providing information, booking regular appointments and scheduling tests.
For health insurers, Amelia can help improve the customer experience and efficiency of routine member services. Amelia can deliver affordable 24/7 availability to answer eligibility and coverage questions, or initiate and manage claims. In parallel, by employing Amelia, health insurance providers will be able to connect back-end underwriting systems and processes to every customer conversation, delivering instant scale to their operations.
Amelia is the most human and comprehensive AI platform on the market. Uniquely, Amelia connects conversations to data and processes in order to provide a personalized service to every customer, at scale. Across the US, Europe and Asia, global organizations are employing Amelia to improve customer experience and drive enhanced productivity.
To learn more about how Amelia can transform business operations and customer interactions, visit ipsoft.com/amelia .
*About IPsoft*
IPsoft automates IT and business processes for enterprises across a wide range of industries through the use of digital labor. Through its portfolio of world leading autonomic and cognitive solutions it provides services that allow its clients to secure competitive advantage. Headquartered in New York City, IPsoft has offices in 18 countries across the world and serves more than 500 of the world's leading companies directly as well as more than half of the world's largest IT services providers. To learn more about IPsoft's solutions please visit www.ipsoft.com .
*Contacts*
*IPsoft*
*Daniela Zuin* , 212-708-5521
Mobile: 917-822-0484
daniela.zuin@ipsoft.com
or
*Finn Partners for IPsoft*
*Erica McDonald* , * * 646-202-9784
Mobile: 732-713-2354
Erica.mcdonald@finnpartners.com
1 Frost & Sullivan, Artificial Intelligence & Cognitive Computing Systems in Healthcare ,
2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Website Data
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