Western New York is bracing for a rough few days. High winds are already causing problems, and more trouble is on the way. The wind is the main issue right now. It's strongest near Rochester and areas to the west. Gusts could hit 60-70 mph during late morning and early afternoon. Even after that pe
UnitedHealth Group has shared the first findings from an independent audit of its business practices. The company has promised to make changes in three key areas. They have 23 action plans in place. By the end of 2025, 65% of these plans will be done. The rest will be completed by March next year.
States are stepping up their game in the world of consumer finance. For a long time, Washington, D. C. was the main hub for enforcing rules in this area. But now, state attorneys general, banking departments, and legislatures are taking on more responsibility. This shift is changing the regulatory l
Western Washington is still dealing with serious flooding and landslide risks. The good news is that everyone who had to leave their homes can now go back. But the Riverwalk Trail is still shut down. Officials in Puyallup say it will take a while to fix the damage there. Leavenworth, a town famous
UnitedHealth has made a significant move. They have agreed to sell their South American business to a private equity firm called Patria. This deal is worth a cool $1 billion. The final agreement was signed on Saturday, and the announcement is expected on Monday. Sources say this, but they want to st
UnitedHealthcare's plan to limit remote patient monitoring (RPM) reimbursement starting in 2026 is a big mistake. They will only cover heart failure and hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. This decision ignores the growing evidence that RPM helps manage common conditions like hypertension and d
States are making their own rules for AI in mental health. This is happening because the federal government hasn't set clear guidelines yet. But there's a problem: mental health experts aren't always involved in making these rules. This could lead to laws that don't really help people. AI is moving
UnitedHealth Group is diving into the world of artificial intelligence with a new tool called Optum Real. This AI system aims to make medical claims processing easier and faster. It translates complex insurance rules into simple instructions, helping doctors and billing teams quickly see if a claim
UnitedHealth's Optum unit is seeing a shift at the top. The CFO, who took the job just a few months ago, is heading back to the UK. This is not the first change we've seen in the company's leadership. The CEO is working hard to steer the company in a new direction after some tough times. The news c
Western Carolina's quarterback, Taron Dickens, has been on fire since his return from a three-game suspension. He's leading the Catamounts to big wins, and his stats are impressive. In just four games, he's thrown for over 1, 600 yards and 17 touchdowns without any interceptions. His completion rate
