Tag: patient advocacy

Can AI Really Decide Your Medical Needs? Texas Says Not Alone

Ben Jones
AI in Health insurance claims

Texas Senator Pushes for Stricter AI Regulations in Health Insurance Claims AI in Health Insurance: A Double-Edged Sword The health insurance industry is increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline processes like patient claims. AI promises faster results, reduced administrative costs, and fewer delays. However, as Texas lawmaker Senator Charles Schwertner highlights with his recently proposed legislation, this growing reliance on AI also comes with serious risks—especially when AI systems replace human expertise in critical medical decisions. Schwertner introduced a bill on January 16 that aims to limit the…

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Deadly Ambush of UnitedHealthcare CEO Sparks Industry-Wide Questions

Nordstrom
UnitedHealthcare CEO ambush

UnitedHealthcare CEO – A Shocking Crime in New York City Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was brutally killed last week in a high-profile attack that has garnered national attention. Caught on CCTV footage, the 50-year-old was ambushed by an unidentified gunman outside the Midtown Hilton Hotel in Manhattan as he prepared to attend an investor meeting. The assailant fired multiple rounds before fleeing the scene on an e-bike, later reportedly leaving New York City on a bus. Investigators are still pursuing leads and testing DNA evidence. The murder has sent…

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