Uncovered: Do you know your health score? Your insurer does
Article Abstract:
Health insurers in the United States are using computer technology to analyze the personal health of policyholders and predict, and possibly prevent, serious diseases and conditions. Predictive modeling can help health companies save money, and also benefit the clients who get preventive care provided the information is not ultimately used against them.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2004
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You can make them pay
Article Abstract:
Most people take it as maddening fact of life that health insurance companies are programmed to say no, and that appealing only brings headaches. But insurance companies aren't invincible and it is possible to challenge a health plan's verdict and prevail and check how Medicare, the government insurance program for the elderly treats similar cases.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2003
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You can make them pay
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Adivce is provided for getting health insurers to pay their fair share. It is important to understand how to navigate the bureaucracy.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2003
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