Start up ventures without legacy burdens enjoy a great opportunity for a forward-looking management team to really embed analytics and digital communications into their strategy, but others can leverage technology for specialty success, suggests Martina Conlon, Novarica.
The potential benefits of automated systems for new business and underwriting – in terms of speed, accuracy, cost reduction and improved service – make for a compelling value proposition.
What a new Gartner report terms "active loss prevention" could usher in a new era of insurer/policyholder cooperation in the prevention of loss of property and person — potentially reshaping consumers' perception of the value of the insurance industry.
New York Insurance Commissioner Ben Lawsky's criticism of captive reinsurance deals appears sensationalist in light of the yesterday's FIO report and industry-side statements.
What a new Gartner report terms "active loss prevention" could usher in a new era of insurer/policyholder cooperation in the prevention of loss of property and person — potentially reshaping consumers' perception of the value of the insurance industry.
Twitter activity around the IASA Educational Conference and Business Show increased this year with the promise of an iPad Mini to one prolific Tweeter. Here's some of the highlights.
WellPoint Sees Telehealth As First Mobile StepFebruary 25, 2013Wellpoint's app, LiveHealth Online, which lets patients reach doctors without an office visit, is expected to be mobile-ready by the end of the year.
BCBSNC, Allscripts Partner on EHRsSeptember 28, 2011The companies are calling the initiative the North Carolina Program to Advance Technology for Health (NC PATH), which provides training and ongoing support for these practices to implement the certified EHR technology, and work towards achieving meaningful
HP Snags $200 Million Medicare Claims ContractAugust 16, 2010HP Enterprise Services will provide application services to improve Medicare Part B claims processing, the company said in a statement.
Deloitte Designated as HITRUST Common Security Framework Assessor July 30, 2010Deloitte says it will be able to assist clients in streamlining their security and compliance processes, remediating information security gaps and complying with the HIPAA security rule, HITECH Act and state breach notification laws.
Legislative Reform Remains a Long-Term Issue for Health Insurance ITJanuary 28, 2010The death of proposed reform legislation in Washington could mean more rather than less regulation for the insurance industry but is unlikely to change the course of IT investment influenced by longer-term reform considerations.
Compliance AutomationAugust 10, 2006Responding to growing pressure on insurers to comply with federal regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Federal Information Act and HIPAA, ControlPath (Englewood, Colo.) launched ControlPath Compliance Suite 3.0.
Deadline DebateAugust 10, 2006Citing significant IT modifications and investment, health insurers request a deadline extension for bill requiring upgrade of HIPAA codes.
EMC Acquires RSA SecurityJuly 05, 2006Deciding that security is essential to information management, EMC has acquired RSA Security to enhance its data storage and management offerings for financial institutions with a security portfolio.
EMC Acquires RSA SecurityJuly 05, 2006Deciding that security is essential to information management, EMC has acquired RSA Security to enhance its data storage and management offerings for financial institutions with a security portfolio.
A Matter of TimeJuly 25, 2005Federal regulation of the U.S. insurance industry is coming - maybe not this year, or even for a few years, but it is inevitable.
Compliance Sticker Shock April 20, 2005Financial services companies have reported higher-than-expected costs in dealing with the demands of compliance, according to a survey released this spring by Financial Executives International (FEI; Florham Park, N.J.), a financial professionals' networki
Functional EvolutionNovember 17, 2004No longer just facilities that answer consumers' questions, today's contact centers leverage self-service and voice technologies to improve customer loyalty and retention, and even boost profits.
