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innoviHealth® to Co-Sponsor Healthcare Administration Alliance (HAA) Virtual Symposium Addressing Evaluation and Management (E/M) 2021 Updates
Medical Coders, Auditors, Managers, and Providers to Attend September Workshops Focused on Significant E/M Changes Affecting Reimbursement in 2021 and Beyond - July 30, 2020 - innoviHealth
Dynamic Healthcare Systems Addresses the Challenges of Automating Medicare Member Correspondence
Join Dynamic Healthcare Systems as they address the challenges of automating member correspondence. Subject matter expert Frank Astacio will demystify how to maintain, manage, & create enrollment correspondence while upholding CMS regulations. As STAR Ratings can be affected, they will be... - July 17, 2020 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
innoviHealth® Leverages Medical Coding Expertise to Offer Advanced, Comprehensive Suite of Evaluation and Management (E/M) Products
Resources Include Interactive E/M Calculator, Specialty-Specific Reimbursement Guides, E/M Reference Cards, Webinars, and Podcasts all Designed to Prepare Healthcare Organizations for Critical 2021 E/M Coding Changes - July 15, 2020 - innoviHealth
CCMS & Associates Delivery of Claims Adjusting Service Excellence Extends with the Addition of Key Leadership Team Member Kristy Hauger, Director of Business Development
CCMS & Associates, the distinctive independent adjusting firm based in Dunedin, Florida, announced that Kristy Hauger has accepted the role of Director of Business Development. Kristy has over 17 years of experience in the insurance industry. Her extensive knowledge includes marketing to... - July 14, 2020 - CCMS & Associates
New Study: I3PI “Secret Shopper” Patients Improve Medical Care, Documentation, and Spending
Actors working for the Institute for Practice and Provider Performance Improvement, Inc. (I3PI) made undercover visits to New Jersey doctor’s offices to gather information about how doctors treated common conditions. Doctors substantially improved in the care they provided for smoking cessation, back pain, and depression, wrote more accurate notes, and spent less in treating diabetes and depression in their actual patients compared with other practices. - July 09, 2020 - Institute for Practice and Provider Performance Improvement, Inc.
AM Best Upgrades Ratings of Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington
Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington announced today that its Financial Strength Rating (FSR) has been upgraded to A- (Excellent) by AM Best Rating Services, the world's oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information source. The company’s Issuer Credit Rating (ICR) was also... - July 02, 2020 - Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington
Experienced Public Adjusters Sets Out to Change Industry with New Franchise Launch
Experienced Public Adjusters revamps residential and commercial segments of insurance claims industry through franchise expansion. - June 30, 2020 - Experienced Public Adjusters
Dynamic Healthcare Systems' Risk Adjustment Management Program Services Gets Updated
Dynamic's Popular Risk Adjustment Management Program (RAMP) Advisory Service Helps Health Plans Address Common and Potentially Costly Issues - June 25, 2020 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Commercial Specialty Director, Rhonda Henze, Named in Insurance Business America’s Elite Women 2020 Issue
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is proud to announce that Commercial Specialty Director, Rhonda Henze, has been named in Insurance Business America’s Elite Women 2020 issue. - June 24, 2020 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Hornbeam Insurance Welcomes Julie Messer
Hornbeam Insurance welcomes Julie Messer, a leader in the warranty industry, to the executive team. Hornbeam, headquartered in Louisville, underwrites warranty programs throughout the United States. It's affiliated with American Life, which was founded in 1906, and is a holding of Hardscuffle, Inc. - June 20, 2020 - Ironwood Warranty Group
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Purchases South Carolina MGA, Insurit & Associates Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased announce the acquisition of Insurit & Associates Inc. Established in 2012, Insurit & Associates, formerly located in West Columbia, South Carolina, was an insurance provider for personal lines insurance. This purchase now allows AUI to service 80... - June 17, 2020 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Carisk Partners’ Paige Grogan Selected as HITMC Healthcare Rising Star Award Nominee
Carisk® Partners announced today that Paige Grogan, Carisk Digital Brand Manager & Marketing Coordinator has been selected as a honoree for the 2020 Medigy HITMC Awards in the Healthcare Rising Star category. Every year, the Healthcare and IT Marketing Community (HITMC) comes together to... - June 04, 2020 - Carisk Partners
North American Pet Health Insurance Market Surpassed $1.71B (USD) in 2019
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) release of results from the 2020 State of the Industry Report. - May 26, 2020 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
innoviHealth® Launches HCC Coder – First Targeted Hierarchical Condition Coding Solution for Medical Enterprises
Payers, Providers, Medical Executives, Hospitals, Physician’s Groups, and Individual Coders now have Powerful HCC Access to Improved Medical Coding, Speed and Accuracy, Risk Mitigation, and Increased Revenue Potential - May 19, 2020 - innoviHealth
Gaylan Hendricks, Chief Executive Officer, Will be a Keynote Speaker at 8% Nation This Summer
Gaylan Hendricks will be a Keynote Speaker at 8% nation. Senior Security Benefits, Inc. is so excited for insurance agents and other sales people all around the country to hear CEO, Gaylan Hendricks' story which will inspire so many. Not only women will be inspired by her story but men are the first to recommend and support her. The attendees will see how she persevered during one of the hardest times of her career and "still" came out on top. - May 14, 2020 - Senior Security Benefits, Inc.
Ben Franklin Insurance Bolster Commercial Insurance and Risk with New Local Hire
Ben Franklin Insurance and Investments adds key team member Aaron Brown in order to strengthen the company’s Commercial Insurance and Risk services. - May 14, 2020 - Ben Franklin Insurance and Investments
NAPHIA Appoints Dr. Jules Benson as Chair of Veterinary Relations Committee
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) has announced that Dr. Jules Benson, Chief Veterinary Officer for Nationwide, has been appointed as Chair of NAPHIA's Veterinary Relations Committee. Dr. Benson is a licensed veterinarian, graduate of the University of Liverpool’s... - May 01, 2020 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
innoviHealth® Upgrades Lead Product Find-A-Code™ with Powerful Add-on Functionality
Enhances Add-on Marketplace to include AMA’s CPT® Knowledge Base, CPT® Changes: An insider’s View + Archives, with CPT® Vignettes and “SNOMED to CPT®” to Follow Soon - April 15, 2020 - innoviHealth
Experts Share Info for Improving Lives of Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic
Regular Communication, Setting Schedules & Shoring Up Food & Med Supplies Among Recommendations - April 15, 2020 - Brand New Day
Carisk Partners’ Carisk Intelligent Clearinghouse Chosen by GEICO as National Solution for Auto/No-Fault Electronic Bill Processing
Carisk Partners (Carisk), specialty risk transfer and care coordination company, announces that GEICO has chosen Carisk Intelligent Clearinghouse (CiC) as its direct clearinghouse connection for nationwide auto/no-fault electronic Bill processing, and holds exclusive access to GEICO’s... - April 09, 2020 - Carisk Partners
Company Offers Comprehensive Provider Data to Frontline COVID-19 Responders
The CarePrecise LLC database of U.S. healthcare providers is being made available to frontline organizations in the effort to adequately staff their COVID-19 response. It is the most comprehensive database of its kind, containing both active and retired healthcare workers. The CarePrecise COVID-19 Response Program is designed to get the information to qualified organizations at minimal expense. Providers may apply online through 4/30/2020. - April 06, 2020 - CarePrecise LLC
Insurance Navy Brokers COVID-19 Announcement
Insurance Navy, the leading insurance agency in Illinois, announces new office procedures regarding COVID-19. Per the COVID-19 Executive Order NO. 8 Sec 12. r., Insurance Navy Brokers locations will remain open during regular business hours, with phone support available 7 days a week Monday... - April 01, 2020 - Insurance Navy
Global Excel Announces COVID-19 Version of StandbyMD
Global Excel Management Inc., an industry leader in Healthcare Risk Management Solutions, today announces that it has released a COVID-19 version of its StandbyMD directional care platform to help direct those with coronavirus concerns to the appropriate care and help alleviate the overburdened... - March 27, 2020 - Global Excel Management
Insurance Navy Shares Coronavirus Prevention Tips with Rideshare Drivers
Insurance Navy shares coronavirus prevention tips to keep rideshare drivers healthy during the outbreak. Official CDC data states that there are more than 1,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19, in the U.S. alone. As more data comes in on the number of cases, it is... - March 14, 2020 - Insurance Navy
CENSON Care Combats Coronavirus with Remote Patient Care
Patient cohorts with multiple chronic health conditions, and those over 60 are particularly susceptible to influenza and Coronavirus epidemics. Not only are Home Health Care and Assisted Living Facility patients at increased risk, but those risks are also increased for care providers, and even... - March 01, 2020 - CENSON Health
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Hires Carol Ashman as External Marketing Representative for West Florida
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. welcomes Carol Ashman as the new External Marketing Representative for Western Florida. She will be focusing on building agent relationships in the Florida Panhandle. She comes to AUI with 16 years in the retail agency side of insurance. “Our Florida... - February 22, 2020 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Carisk Partners Unveils New Website Emphasizing Patient-Centered Care and Innovative Technology Solutions
Carisk Partners Unveils New Website Emphasizing Patient-Centered Care and Innovative Technology Solutions - February 11, 2020 - Carisk Partners
innoviHealth Releases New Look and Feel, Enhanced Feature-Set for Find-A-Code(TM)
Popular Medical Coding Software Now Includes Lighter, More Intuitive Design, Larger Base Font, New Bookmarks, Note Pad Tools and More. - February 04, 2020 - innoviHealth
CENSON Care Tackles Unmet Home Health Care Needs
Unmet home health care needs have been linked to poor health, increased use of other health services, admission to nursing homes and reduced emotional well-being. Data from a Community Health Survey describes home care use and unmet home care needs by type (i.e., home health care [HHC] and support... - January 31, 2020 - CENSON Health
Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders Strengthens Offerings with Co-Occurring Disorders Care
AZ eating disorders treatment facility announces 5-goal process to treat co-occurring disorders. - January 16, 2020 - Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Promotes Zach Blaetz to Mid Atlantic Regional Manager
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is proud to announce Zach Blaetz as Mid Atlantic Regional Manager. Formerly AUI’s Atlantic Marketing Representative, Zach will still be helping to place accounts for NY, RI, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, NC, and SC agents while also managing the satellite office in... - January 16, 2020 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Gaylan Hendricks and Dan Hendricks, Senior Security Benefits, Inc. – Resolution of Litigation
Gaylan Hendricks, the founder and CEO of Senior Security Benefits, Inc. (“SSBI”), along with her husband and President of SSBI, Dan Hendricks, are pleased to announce the conclusion of what has turned out to be a rather lengthy “business divorce” with the late Don Corley, Jr. - January 08, 2020 - Senior Security Benefits, Inc.
Medivest Announces the Promotion of Aaron Winnell to President
Today Medivest Benefit Advisors, Inc. and Medivest Allocation Services, Inc. (“Medivest”) has announced Vice President of Operations Aaron Winnell, CMSP-F has been promoted to President, effective immediately. Doug Brand, current President and CEO will retain his title and duties as CEO. - January 08, 2020 - Medivest
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Welcomes Back Derek Roberts as New England Regional Manager
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is excited to welcome back Derek Roberts as New England Regional Manager. Working locally out of AUI’s new Maine office, he will be placing accounts in CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, and VT. Previously the Manager of Commercial Binds and Commercial Insurance Services at... - January 08, 2020 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Industry Leader Robert J. Hilb Joins The Plexus Groupe
The Plexus Groupe is pleased to announce the addition of Robert J. Hilb as Chief Partnership Officer. In this role, Hilb will be focusing on acquisitions and strategic partnerships to grow The Plexus Groupe’s brand and national footprint. Founder and CEO Walter R. Fawcett, III commented,... - January 07, 2020 - The Plexus Groupe
CENSON® Care Trials Hospital at Home Care
Over 20 years ago, the first randomized controlled trial comparing acute care at home versus treatment in an acute care hospital found no major outcome differences for their conditions, with most patients and caregivers preferring home hospital care. - January 02, 2020 - CENSON Health
Remote Patient Monitoring from CENSON Care Improves Treatment Decisions
Medical evidence and clinical guidelines published over the last decade have shown the importance of 24-hour remote patient monitoring as the reference standard, alongside self-measured blood pressure monitoring (SMBP) as an acceptable alternative for obtaining Blood Pressure to diagnose and treat... - December 22, 2019 - CENSON Health
Melissa Levin Insurance Reveals What Medicare-for-All Won't Cover
Medicare for All has become a huge talking point for the 2020 presidential candidates. But don't let the name fool you; not everything is covered. Long Term Care is a type of insurance that is essential given the rise in healthcare costs. Set up a free consultation with Melissa to discover your options regarding long term care. - December 19, 2019 - Melissa Levin Insurance
Insurance Navy Brokers Share Driving Tips for Congested Roads
A recent study found that nearly one-third of people admit to driving more aggressively during the Christmas season. Insurance Navy urges people to drive cautiously and shares the following safe driving tips. “December is a time of high stress,” said Insurance Navy’s President... - December 18, 2019 - Insurance Navy
iPlanRx Announces CESA 7 from Green Bay, WI as the 2019 H.E.R.O. Award Recipient; the H.E.R.O. Award Recognizes Outstanding Achievement in Reducing Health Insurance Costs
iPlanRx, a company located in Green Bay WI, today announced the 2019 H.E.R.O. award recipient as CESA 7. The H.E.R.O. award stands for Health Expenses Returned to Operations and recognizes organizations that have proactively addressed the rising costs of healthcare with innovation to not only... - December 14, 2019 - iPlanRx
PHM International, Inc. Enters Joint Venture
Targeting International Expansion, Executive Experience Sharing and Trade Missions, PHM International and Sharp 10 Group, LLC Form JV - December 13, 2019 - PHM International, Inc.
DataPath, Inc. Whitepaper Reveals Survey Findings of Employee Familiarity of HSA and FSA Benefits
DataPath, Inc., a leading developer of technology solutions for employer-sponsored benefits administration, announced today the release of a whitepaper titled, “Addressing Education Gaps is Key to TPA Growth.” In the whitepaper, DataPath summarizes findings from a survey they conducted... - December 12, 2019 - DataPath
Heroes Aim for Zero: Houston Area Leaders Collaborate to End Traffic Fatalities
Houston Area leaders being recognized for their collaborative efforts to end traffic deaths. Vision Zero was adopted by TXDOT and by Mayor Sylvester Turner in 2019 in an effort to end roadway fatalities and address the dangers that impact our area. In 2017, 3,727 Texans died on the roads and another 17,535 people sustained serious injuries. On average, 640 people die on Houston-area roads every year, making the region the deadliest in the country. - December 10, 2019 - SAFE 2 SAVE
Appalachian Underwriters Partners with Thimble Insurance to Bring Appointed Agents a Short-Term Policy Option
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is excited to announce its partnership with Thimble Insurance, the on-demand insurance platform for short-term, small-business-centered policies. This is Thimble’s first partnership with an insurance Managing General Agent/Wholesaler. Formerly Verifly, the... - December 06, 2019 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Insurance Navy Brokers Shares Holiday Travel Tips
Insurance Navy, a leader in the insurance market, warns drivers of the upcoming holiday traffic and shares tips on how to make a road trip safe and enjoyable. Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and food. It is also a time for heavy traffic. Travelers need to know when to leave and return to... - November 28, 2019 - Insurance Navy
Financial Independence Group, LLC Names Jim Cooper, Mike Mullan, and Brian Williams Co-Chief Executive Officers
Dr. Bill and Ericka Cain, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Administrator, will be assuming the roles as Founders as Jim Cooper, Mike Mullan, and Brian Williams are named Co-Chief Executive Officers for Financial Independence Group. - November 07, 2019 - Financial Independence Group
UMIP’s Partner Announces Company Name Change and Launch of Religious-Focused Sub-Brand
AmVenture Insurance Agency is now Suracy Insurance Agency - November 07, 2019 - Suracy Insurance Agency, Inc.
Brian Williams Honored Recipient of the 2019 Bo Johnson Spirit Award for Lifetime Achievement
Financial Independence Group is pleased to announce that their Chief Operating Officer, Brian Williams, has been awarded the 2019 Bo Johnson Spirit Award for Lifetime Achievement from the National Association for Fixed Annuities (NAFA). - November 02, 2019 - Financial Independence Group
Suracy Insurance Agency Announces Suracy Faith Sub-Brand Focused on Serving Religious Organizations
Suracy Faith Provides Insurance Solutions for Houses of Worship Nationwide - November 01, 2019 - Suracy Insurance Agency, Inc.
AmVenture Insurance Agency Announces Name Change to Suracy Insurance Agency
Name Change Reflects Final Step in Launch as Independent Agency - October 30, 2019 - Suracy Insurance Agency, Inc.