COVID-19

New legislation passed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer has made surprise medical billing in Michigan an illegal practice. The law prohibits medical providers from sending large bills to patients receiving out of network care on an emergency basis, known as balance billing. For people receiving non-emergency care, the out-of-network provider must […]

Surprise Medical Billing in Michigan

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patio igloos
The restaurant industry has taken a gigantic hit since the restrictions to contain the COVID-19 epidemic were enacted. Initial take out only rules were incredibly damaging, and the continuing capacity restrictions continue to impact profits. Some restaurants have turned to unique solutions such as patio igloos to keep outdoor seating […]

Patio Igloos Could Extend Outdoor Dining Through Winter

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Doomscrolling is when someone constantly searches through social media and news website feeds looking for negative or saddening information. The amount of searching through bad news during COVID has increased dramatically and it has likely contributed to the increase in feelings of depression symptoms. Reasons For Increased Doomscrolling There are […]

Too Much Bad News During COVID-19

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drive-in during covid
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the entertainment business has been suffering and people have been desperately looking for any way to get out of their homes while staying safe. Enter the drive-in movie theater, a business idea from the 1930s that is oddly perfect for just this situation. […]

Drive-In Theater During COVID-19

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mental health ramifications of the pandemic
A recent study by Metlife found that the pandemic has had quite a large impact on people’s mental health, especially younger employees. The study found that Gen Z employees were three times more likely to seek professional help for the mental health ramifications of COVID-19 than other age groups. Causes […]

Mental Health Ramifications Of The Pandemic

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vaccine distribution
Since the pandemic began, several companies including BioNTech and Pfizer have been working towards creating the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine. The time when that race ends is quickly approaching with the CDC saying that limited doses could be going out to the highest risk individuals by late October. With this […]

Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Discussions Continue

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Telemedicine Expands During COVID-19
Telemedicine Expands During COVID-19 As COVID-19 concerns remain prevalent, many healthcare professionals are offering telemedicine services online and over-the-phone. This year, the telemedicine industry will grow by nearly 65 percent directly due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to an analysis by Frost & Sullivan. Due to this rapid expansion, patients […]

Telemedicine Expands During COVID-19

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Humana Medicare Telehealth
Humana Expanding Telehealth for Medicare Advantage Members Humana is investing $100 million in Heal, a startup telehealth company, to bring in-person primary care to the home through house calls and telemedicine appointments. Through an easy-to-use app and website, patients can schedule a telemedicine appointment or an in-home visit from a […]

Humana Expanding Telehealth for Medicare Advantage Members

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Medicare Advantage waive copay
Medicare Advantage Insurers Waiving Cost-Sharing In response to the COVID-19 emergency, many Medicare Advantage (the private-plan alternative to traditional Medicare) insurers are voluntarily waiving cost-sharing requirements for COVID-19 treatment. This cost-share waiver applies to copays, coinsurance, and deductibles. UnitedHealthcare, for example, has a $0 copy for covered primary care provider […]

Medicare Advantage Insurers Waiving Cost-Sharing

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