Report Shows Dispute Resolution Process in No Surprises Act Favors Providers
Report Shows Dispute Resolution Process in No Surprises Act Favors Providers By Jack Hoadley and Kevin Lucia The No Surprises Act (NSA) aimed to prevent surprise billing when patients unintentionally receive treatment from out-of-network providers or facilities. The law appears to be fulfilling that goal—consumers are mostly not receiving costly surprise bills. But the law […]
Triple-I Blog | NAIC, FIO to Collaborate on Data Collection Around Climate Risk
When the U.S. Treasury Department’s Federal Insurance Office (FIO) announced in December 2022 that it was considering a new data-reporting mandate for certain property/casualty insurers, it raised red flags for insurers and policyholders. In response to a request for comments on the proposed data call, Triple-I told FIO the requested data would be duplicative, could lead to misleading conclusions, […]
New Legislation Aims to Tackle Rural Youth Suicide Crisis
Bills aims to address the growing issue of youth suicide by providing resources to rural communities. The mental health challenges faced by young individuals play a crucial role in shaping their future well-being. Recent concerns about youth mental health and suicide crisis in Virginia have prompted U.S. Senator Tim Kaine to introduce the “Child Suicide […]
Teens say parents are distracted by screens, too
Teenagers and parents battle over lot: Curfews, clothing choices, grades, partying. One topic that seems to vex most modern families is technology and the use of smartphones. It’s not just teens struggling with too much screen time — their parents are also attached to their devices. Almost half of teenagers say their parents at least […]
Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid review, Chinese EV tariffs, retailers shun EV charging: Today’s Car News
Big-box retailers could be doing more to support EV charging. Senators push the idea of new tariffs to keep out Chinese EVs. We revisit the XC90 plug-in hybrid. And could the Rivian R3 help EV revive small cars in America? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the 2024 Volvo […]
Continuum’s Recycled Metal Powders Now Available on Velo3D 3D Printers – 3DPrint.com
Adoption is crucial for the success of metal powders made from recycled scrap in the additive manufacturing (AM) industry. The prevalent concerns about recycled powder—its perceived inferiority to new powder, doubts about achieving consistent properties from scrap-based powder, and skepticism about its suitability for critical applications like aircraft manufacturing—are significant barriers to its widespread acceptance. […]
Explore the perks of owning a 2024 Williams Racing Collectibles+ Grid Pass
March 11, 2024 | NFT Kraken, the Official Crypto and Web3 Partner of Williams Racing, is excited to announce the 2024 roadmap for the Williams Racing Collectibles+ Grid Pass, powered by Kraken. Collect your free pass and unlock immediate, exclusive digital and physical perks plus access to unique Williams Racing experiences, powered by Kraken. In […]