Common Sense Thinking
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Thoughts & opinions are my own. They do not reflect past, present or future affiliations I have. I believe in common sense because common sense is not so common.
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I don't know who needs to know this, but Pro Publica has an online thing that will format a letter to your US health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases)
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
Find Out Why Health Insurance Denied Your Claim
You likely have the right to access records that explain why your insurer denied your claim or prior authorization request. Use ProPublica’s free tool to generate a letter requesting your claim file f...
projects.propublica.org
March 22, 2024 at 1:25 PM
I don't know who needs to know this, but Pro Publica has an online thing that will format a letter to your US health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases)
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
If Dems want to play hardball, buy Tik Tok.
Appeals Court Judge upholds Tik Tok ban “to protect that [1st Amend.] freedom from a foreign adversary nation & to limit that adversary's ability to gather data on people in the US”
If you’re worried about a foreign adversary gathering data on ppl can I interest you in an investigation of this man?
If you’re worried about a foreign adversary gathering data on ppl can I interest you in an investigation of this man?
December 7, 2024 at 1:24 AM
If Dems want to play hardball, buy Tik Tok.
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield rolled back a policy change that would have capped payments for anesthesia for patients, and would have denied claims altogether if any given procedure exceeded a time limit.
Insurer Reverses Policy That Would Have Limited Anesthesia Periods
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield officials had planned to roll out the changes nationwide but said they were misunderstood.
www.nytimes.com
December 6, 2024 at 3:12 AM
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield rolled back a policy change that would have capped payments for anesthesia for patients, and would have denied claims altogether if any given procedure exceeded a time limit.
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From the FT:
"Investors have pumped almost $140bn into US equity funds since last month’s election as traders bet...Trump’s administration will unleash sweeping tax cuts and reforms in a boon to corporate America.
The rush...made November the busiest month for inflows on records stretching to 2000."
"Investors have pumped almost $140bn into US equity funds since last month’s election as traders bet...Trump’s administration will unleash sweeping tax cuts and reforms in a boon to corporate America.
The rush...made November the busiest month for inflows on records stretching to 2000."
December 6, 2024 at 8:28 AM
From the FT:
"Investors have pumped almost $140bn into US equity funds since last month’s election as traders bet...Trump’s administration will unleash sweeping tax cuts and reforms in a boon to corporate America.
The rush...made November the busiest month for inflows on records stretching to 2000."
"Investors have pumped almost $140bn into US equity funds since last month’s election as traders bet...Trump’s administration will unleash sweeping tax cuts and reforms in a boon to corporate America.
The rush...made November the busiest month for inflows on records stretching to 2000."
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Everything’s fine… just fine… Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Won’t Pay for the Complete Duration of Anesthesia for Patients’ Surgical Procedures www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Won’t Pay for the Complete Duration of Anesthesia for Patients’ Surgical Procedures
In an unprecedented move, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plans representing Connecticut, New York and Missouri have unilaterally declared it will no longer pay for anesthesia care if the surgery or procedure goes beyond an arbitrary time limit, regardless of how long the surgical procedure takes. The American Society of Anesthesiologists calls on Anthem to reverse this proposal immediately.
www.asahq.org
December 4, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Everything’s fine… just fine… Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Won’t Pay for the Complete Duration of Anesthesia for Patients’ Surgical Procedures www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...
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The price of a single Bitcoin rose to more than $100,000 for the first time on Wednesday, a milestone for a digital coin that was once mocked as a sideshow. The virtual currency now stands as arguably the most successful investment product of the last 20 years. Read more: nyti.ms/3BdDkIh
December 5, 2024 at 6:18 AM
The price of a single Bitcoin rose to more than $100,000 for the first time on Wednesday, a milestone for a digital coin that was once mocked as a sideshow. The virtual currency now stands as arguably the most successful investment product of the last 20 years. Read more: nyti.ms/3BdDkIh
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I’m getting lots of questions this morning about why Bitcoin is trading above $100,000, up sharply from its mid-October price level of $66,000.
Here is one way to think about this:
As I have noted before, one of the big changes taking place in the US post-election is the emergence of ...
Here is one way to think about this:
As I have noted before, one of the big changes taking place in the US post-election is the emergence of ...
December 5, 2024 at 9:40 AM
I’m getting lots of questions this morning about why Bitcoin is trading above $100,000, up sharply from its mid-October price level of $66,000.
Here is one way to think about this:
As I have noted before, one of the big changes taking place in the US post-election is the emergence of ...
Here is one way to think about this:
As I have noted before, one of the big changes taking place in the US post-election is the emergence of ...
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NEW: Most of the U.S. has a cancer risk from formaldehyde of higher than 1 in 100,000. Check to see how your block compares.
propub.li/3ODkwW8
propub.li/3ODkwW8
Map: What's the Cancer Risk From Formaldehyde Where I Live? — ProPublica
In most of the country, formaldehyde contributes more to outdoor cancer risk than any other toxic air pollutant. Look up your address to see risks from the chemical on your block and where it comes from.
propub.li
December 3, 2024 at 1:00 PM
NEW: Most of the U.S. has a cancer risk from formaldehyde of higher than 1 in 100,000. Check to see how your block compares.
propub.li/3ODkwW8
propub.li/3ODkwW8
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Our hearts break that another American was killed by Hamas.
For 423 days Omer’s parents, Ronen and Orna, have been outspoken activists for the immediate release of all the hostages.
For 423 days Omer’s parents, Ronen and Orna, have been outspoken activists for the immediate release of all the hostages.
December 2, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Our hearts break that another American was killed by Hamas.
For 423 days Omer’s parents, Ronen and Orna, have been outspoken activists for the immediate release of all the hostages.
For 423 days Omer’s parents, Ronen and Orna, have been outspoken activists for the immediate release of all the hostages.
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People always need reminders than the COVID vaccines work. In the world is misinformation, good data is king.
December 2, 2024 at 1:48 PM
People always need reminders than the COVID vaccines work. In the world is misinformation, good data is king.
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If passed, the bill will let people with a terminal condition and fewer than six months to live take a substance to end their lives as long as they are capable of making the decision themselves
Britain set for vote on assisted dying, after emotional debate that has divided lawmakers | CNN
British lawmakers are set to decide Friday whether to legalize assisted dying, a contentious proposal that would make the United Kingdom one of a small handful of nations to allow terminally ill peopl...
www.cnn.com
November 29, 2024 at 9:42 AM
If passed, the bill will let people with a terminal condition and fewer than six months to live take a substance to end their lives as long as they are capable of making the decision themselves
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Mysterious mass elephant die-off ‘probably caused by toxic water’
Mysterious mass elephant die-off ‘probably caused by toxic water’
Satellite data analysis suggests climate-induced algal blooms could be behind hundreds of deaths in Botswana that sparked flurry of theories in 2020
More than 350 elephants that died in mysterious circumstances probably drank toxic water, according to a new paper that warns of an “alarming trend” in climate-induced poisoning.
The deaths in Botswana’s Okavango delta were described by scientists as a “conservation disaster”. Elephants of all ages were seen walking in circles before collapsing and dying. Carcasses were first spotted in north-eastern Botswana in May and June 2020, with many theories circulating about the cause of death, including cyanide poisoning or an unknown disease.
Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2024 at 9:54 AM
Mysterious mass elephant die-off ‘probably caused by toxic water’
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The award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns has slept in the same bedroom for over four decades. He credits his home with allowing him to make the films everyone said he couldn’t.
The Land That Allowed Ken Burns to ‘Raise the Dead’
The award-winning filmmaker has slept in the same bedroom for over four decades. He credits his home with allowing him to make the films everyone said he couldn’t.
www.nytimes.com
November 28, 2024 at 6:03 AM
The award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns has slept in the same bedroom for over four decades. He credits his home with allowing him to make the films everyone said he couldn’t.
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We appreciate the efforts of the Biden Administration to work closely together with our ally Israel to forge a ceasefire in Lebanon.
This war was a direct byproduct of Iran arming & funding its terror proxy Hezbollah and the international community’s failure to enforce UNSCR1701 after the 2006 war.
This war was a direct byproduct of Iran arming & funding its terror proxy Hezbollah and the international community’s failure to enforce UNSCR1701 after the 2006 war.
November 26, 2024 at 8:51 PM
We appreciate the efforts of the Biden Administration to work closely together with our ally Israel to forge a ceasefire in Lebanon.
This war was a direct byproduct of Iran arming & funding its terror proxy Hezbollah and the international community’s failure to enforce UNSCR1701 after the 2006 war.
This war was a direct byproduct of Iran arming & funding its terror proxy Hezbollah and the international community’s failure to enforce UNSCR1701 after the 2006 war.