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4+ min ago (291+ words) Digitally unified insurance systems can enhance transparency, reduce fragmentation and improve access under India's evolving subsidised health insurance set-up, according to a new study by the Goa Institute of Management (GIM), WHO and Gates Foundation. As India continues to expand subsidised health insurance schemes, the study highlights why unification of data and processes across different stakeholders is essential for improving service delivery. The study titled "Health System Reform Powered by Data Integration of Health Financing: Lessons from India, has been published in the prestigious journal Health Systems and Reform. India's shift towards unified Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) offers a unique real-world laboratory for understanding the power of digital integration. During the study, the research team found that prior to PMJAY, the standalone programmes each with different Information and Communication Technology (ICT) platforms, operational processes, and administrative…...

2+ hour, 44+ min ago (352+ words) PUTRAJAYA, Dec 7 " The People's Welfare Insurance Scheme (SIKR) 3.0, launched today, offers enhanced coverage to protect low-income households, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said the Finance Ministry had approved the scheme with an initial allocation of RM20 million, effective from Oct 1, 2025, to Sept 30, 2026. "For SIKR 3.0, the sum insured has been increased to RM13,500 for natural death, RM26,500 for accidental death, and RM13,500 for permanent disability resulting from accidents," he said at the closing ceremony of the Rancakkan Madani Bersama Malaysiaku programme here today. Anwar added that the Implementation Coordination Unit of the Prime Minister's Department will formalise the scheme through a memorandum of understanding with Prudential BSN Takaful Berhad. SIKR is a complimentary syariah-compliant annual group term takaful plan sponsored by the government, providing protection for 300,000 heads of households from the hardcore poor and poor categories registered with the eKasih database. The…...

2+ hour, 44+ min ago (352+ words) PUTRAJAYA, Dec 7 " The People's Welfare Insurance Scheme (SIKR) 3.0, launched today, offers enhanced coverage to protect low-income households, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said the Finance Ministry had approved the scheme with an initial allocation of RM20 million, effective from Oct 1, 2025, to Sept 30, 2026. "For SIKR 3.0, the sum insured has been increased to RM13,500 for natural death, RM26,500 for accidental death, and RM13,500 for permanent disability resulting from accidents," he said at the closing ceremony of the Rancakkan Madani Bersama Malaysiaku programme here today. Anwar added that the Implementation Coordination Unit of the Prime Minister's Department will formalise the scheme through a memorandum of understanding with Prudential BSN Takaful Berhad. SIKR is a complimentary syariah-compliant annual group term takaful plan sponsored by the government, providing protection for 300,000 heads of households from the hardcore poor and poor categories registered with the eKasih database. The…...

4+ hour, 59+ min ago (253+ words) Published - December 07, 2025 12:40 pm IST - New Delhi Digitally unified insurance systems can enhance transparency, reduce fragmentation and improve access under India's evolving subsidised health insurance setup, according to a new study by the Goa Institute of Management (GIM), WHO and Gates Foundation. As India continues to expand subsidised health insurance schemes, the study highlights why unification of data and processes across different stakeholders is essential for improving service delivery. The study titled "Health System Reform Powered by Data Integration of Health Financing: Lessons from India, has been published in the prestigious journal Health Systems and Reform. India's shift towards unified Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) offers a unique real-world laboratory for understanding the power of digital integration. During the study, the research team found that prior to PMJAY, the standalone programmes, each with different Information and Communication Technology…...

7+ hour, 4+ min ago (475+ words) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz on Friday warned Minnesota Gov.Tim Walzthe state could lose federal Medicaid funding unless it restores "the integrity" of its program. In a post on X, Dr. Oz claimed more than $1 billion had been stolen through a massiveMedicaid fraud schemecarried out by "bad actors" within Minnesota's Somali community, alleging some of the funds "may have even made its way to the Somalian terrorist group (al-Shabab)." "Our staff at CMS told me they've never seen anything like this in Medicaid " and everyone from Gov. Tim Walz on down needs to be investigated, because they've been asleep at the wheel," Oz said. Oz demanded Walz take the following corrective measures within 60 days: "If we're unsatisfied with the state's plans or cooperation, we'll stop paying the federal share of these programs," Oz warned. The…...

7+ hour, 9+ min ago (449+ words) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz on Friday warned Minnesota Gov.Tim Walzthe state could lose federal Medicaid funding unless it restores "the integrity" of its program. In a post on X, Dr. Oz claimed more than $1 billion had been stolen through a massiveMedicaid fraud schemecarried out by "bad actors" within Minnesota's Somali community, alleging some of the funds "may have even made its way to the Somalian terrorist group (al-Shabab)." "Our staff at CMS told me they've never seen anything like this in Medicaid " and everyone from Gov. Tim Walz on down needs to be investigated, because they've been asleep at the wheel," Oz said. Oz demanded Walz take the following corrective measures within 60 days: "If we're unsatisfied with the state's plans or cooperation, we'll stop paying the federal share of these programs," Oz warned. The…...

10+ hour, 6+ min ago (855+ words) Anastasiia Krivenok / Getty Images With longer lifespans, lower average earnings, and a persistent gender wage gap, women need to take proactive steps to build financial security. One strategic yet often overlooked tool is a health savings account (HSA), which offers a combination of tax benefits, investment opportunities, and long-term financial security. This short guide will cover exactly why you, as a woman, should consider opening and contributing to an HSA. An HSA is a tax-advantaged savings account designed to help people with high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) save for current and future medical expenses. Contributions to an HSA are tax-deductible (or pre-tax, if made through an employer), the funds grow tax-free, and withdrawals used for qualified medical expenses are also tax-free. Health care costs can be a significant expense for many Americans. Furthermore, studies show women often pay more for medical…...

10+ hour, 34+ min ago (556+ words) Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, warns that federal funding is at risk unless Minnesota takes action to "restore the integrity of the Medicaid program." (Credit: @DrOzCMS via X) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz on Friday warned Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz that the state could lose federal Medicaid funding unless it restores "the integrity" of its program. In a post on X, Oz claimed that more than $1 billion had been stolen through a massive Medicaid fraud scheme carried out by "bad actors" within Minnesota's Somali community, alleging that some of the funds "may have even made its way to the Somalian terrorist group Al-Shebab." "Our staff at CMS told me they've never seen anything like this in Medicaid " and everyone from Gov. Tim Walz on down needs to be investigated, because…...

11+ hour, 7+ min ago (241+ words) Even recent feeble reforms have been rolled back when Trump appointees took the reins. The open enrollment period for Medicare ends on December 7, and chaos in the privatized Medicare Advantage market has left many who depend on MA plans confused and possibly uninsured in 2026. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that governs MA plans, has so far failed to intervene. Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney noted that regulation of MA health insurance plans is ultimately the responsibility of the federal government, but he does not expect CMS to act: "What CMS does is send somebody that has no authority, doesn't know a lot to answer the questions of the [state insurance] commissioners, and then just everybody gets mad " The only way you're going to get it done is to have Dr. Oz or whoever runs…...

12+ hour, 48+ min ago (560+ words) Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, warns that federal funding is at risk unless Minnesota takes action to "restore the integrity of the Medicaid program." (Credit: @DrOzCMS via X) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz on Friday warned Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz that the state could lose federal Medicaid funding unless it restores "the integrity" of its program. In a post on X, Oz claimed that more than $1 billion had been stolen through a massive Medicaid fraud scheme carried out by "bad actors" within Minnesota's Somali community, alleging that some of the funds "may have even made its way to the Somalian terrorist group Al-Shebab." "Our staff at CMS told me they've never seen anything like this in Medicaid " and everyone from Gov. Tim Walz on down needs to be investigated, because…...