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Major Health Insurers Promise Faster Approvals After Outrage Over Care Delays: Here's How
Dozens of the nation's largest health insurance companies are pledging to speed up prior authorization approvals, which can often be unclear and painful for patients and doctors.
The medical insurance trade group AHIP announced the effort to simplify prior authorization in a news release on Monday, June 23. The group includes insurers like UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Cigna, CVS Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, Elevance Health, Centene, and several Blue Cross Blue Shield companies.
The new commitments will affect more than 250 million Americans with commercial, Medicare Advantage, or Medicaid ma…
Burn Injuries From Electric Blankets Spark Large Recall: What To Know
Thousands of electric blankets sold online are being recalled after several reports of overheating, burns, and even fires, officials said.
MaxKare has recalled about 8,560 electric blankets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Wednesday, June 18. The blankets have six heat settings and a nine-hour auto shutoff.
According to the CPSC, the blankets can overheat and ignite, raising the risk of burns and fires. So far, Yumo has received 34 reports of overheating. Three people reported burn injuries, while two others said their blankets caught on fi…
Oakley, Meta Drop AI Sunglasses With 3K Camera, Speakers: Here's How Much They'll Cost You
Ready to level up your content, your fitness, and your feed?
Oakley and Meta just dropped a new line of AI-powered smart glasses, and they’re built for athletes, creators, and anyone chasing performance.
The shades pack a 3K Ultra HD camera, open-ear speakers, voice-activated Meta AI, and water resistance into hands-free headset that looks like it belongs on a Super Bowl MVP.
The limited-edition Oakley Meta HSTN glasses were announced Friday, June 20. You can order the Oakley Meta HSTN Limited Edition on July 11 at $499. The full lineup arrives this summer, starting at $399.
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Brake Pedal Defect Prompts Massive Recall Of Honda, Acura Vehicles
More than 259,000 Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled because their brake pedals may shift out of place, increasing crash risks, officials said.
The recall impacts about 259,033 Honda and Acura vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday, June 16. The vehicles affected include the Acura TLX, Acura MDX, and Honda Pilot.
The brake pedal pivot pin in certain vehicles wasn't properly secured during production, the NHTSA said. This could allow the brake pedal to shift sideways, making it difficult for the driver to slow down or stop the car.
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Restaurant Announces Closure After 8 'Unforgettable Years' In Rockland, Reveals 'Farewell Tour'
After close to a decade of memories, music, and late-night laughs, a popular bar and community hangout in Rockland County will soon close its doors for good.
The Place, located in New City at 191 South Main St., announced on Saturday, June 14 that it would soon be closing its doors in a heartfelt message to patrons on social media.
"This has been one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make," wrote the owner, Jenna, who continued, "The Place has been so much more than just a bar — it’s been a second home & a hub for our community."
Known for its welcoming vibe, pa…
