Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce Japsen writes about healthcare business and policy. The biggest names in health insurance, including Cigna, CVS Health’s ...

In the past decade, health insurance companies have been looking to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to identify at-risk individuals and reduce rising costs in the healthcare sphere.

Cashless claim route, compared to reimbursement, remains the easier route for customers. Reduced upfront burden, simpler paperwork, nearby network hospitals and faster approvals are some of the ...

During open-enrollment season, Reddit users inundate the platform's forums on health insurance and personal finance every day, asking how to best pick from their health-insurance options. In one post, ...

Cashless health claims score 86.7 on experience index, beating reimbursement claims as customers seek faster, simpler ...

In such a scenario, the policyholder can choose any one insurer to pay the claim first. If the bill is higher than that policy’s sum insured, the policyholder can claim the balance amount from the ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Digital tools are making health insurance easier to understand, compare and manage. They give policyholders quicker access to documents, clearer claim updates, smoother renewals and better visibility ...

In India, health insurance portability enables policyholders to switch insurers without losing accrued benefits like NCB. Requests must be made 45 days before renewal. Here are the top FAQs ...