Computerizing people may be next step in tech
It's likely the world in the not-so-distant future will be increasingly populated by computerized people like Amal Graafstra.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 24, 2013
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News tagged with health care insurance
Health insurance a dream for many single moms working part time
(Phys.org) —Single mothers in the U.S. went without health insurance coverage for an average of more than nine months during the country's most recent economic recession, and mothers who were underemployed went without ...
Social Sciences
Oct 24, 2013
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WellPoint's 3Q profit falls 5 pct, forecast climbs
WellPoint says its third-quarter earnings fell 5 percent, but the nation's second-largest health insurer raised its forecast for 2013, citing in part gains it expects from the health care overhaul.
Business
Oct 23, 2013
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Aetna 1Q profit slips 4 pct, boosts 2013 forecast
Aetna says its first-quarter net income fell 4 percent as acquisition-related costs and rising health care expenses more offset government business gains.
Business
Apr 30, 2013
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New insight: Consumers avoid high-deductible plans if they expect to reduce their use of medical care
Economists often talk about "moral hazard," the idea that people's behavior changes in the presence of insurance. In finance, for instance, investors may take more risks if they know they will be bailed out, the subject of ...
Economics & Business
Feb 27, 2013
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Measures of income should include health insurance, study finds
The value of health insurance should be included in official measures of U.S. income and poverty, because it will help us to better evaluate public policies like Obamacare, according to a new study by a Cornell economist ...
Social Sciences
Nov 20, 2012
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Uninsured turn to daily deal sites for health care
(AP) -- The last time Mark Stella went to the dentist he didn't need an insurance card. Instead, he pulled out a Groupon.
Internet
Dec 31, 2011
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Unique 'listening' technology tackles widespread fraud issues
Alaris, a joint venture startup company between ASU and Rolls-Royce, aims to tackle health care insurance fraud that is estimated to cost U.S. taxpayers more than $200 billion each year. This partnership was formed to commercialize ...
Engineering
Dec 15, 2011
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IBM putting Watson to work in health insurance
Enough with the fun and games. Watson is going to work. IBM's supercomputer system, best known for trouncing the world's best "Jeopardy!" players on TV, is being tapped by one of the nation's largest health insurers to help ...
Computer Sciences
Sep 12, 2011
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