#Seniors Fraud Prevention

[evamadeln]

Life of Elderly | Abuse of Seniors | Seniors Live In Partners | India [Video]

[bitchalotl]

Harbingers in an unhinged modern-day AU I just cooked up:

Pierro - Bitter ex-minister of the German empire. Tried to prevent ww1 and failed miserably. Went into exile during the years of the Weimar Republic. Current prime minister of the Russian Federation.

Dottore - Infamous Egyptian scientist. Expelled from multiple universities due to faults against ethics. Currently wanted by the egyptian government. Fled the country with the help of the CIA. Later, they betrayed them for the KGB. May or may not have been involved in the creation of supersoldiers Capitano and Columbina as well as the tampering with decomisoned Android model Scaramouche.

Capitano - Early soviet attempt at the creation of a supersoldier following the devastation of ww2 and the tensions of the cold war. Unconfirmed involvement in the soviet invasion of Afghanistan during the 80s and the russian invasion of Ukraine.

Columbina - Escaped soviet experiment. Thought to be an attempt at a new generation of supersoldier. Abandoned after the collapse of the soviet union due to a lack of funding. Subsequently, It escaped russian facilities and presumably remained at large.

Arlecchino - French ww2 orphan. Recruited as a Paris based spy by the KGB during the cold war. Alleged mass murderer. Current director of russian espionage after allegedly murdering the previous director.

Pulcinella - Ex-communist sellout. Has been the mayor of Moscow for many, many years. Regularly accused of electoral fraud.

Scaramouche - Runaway android. Created by the founder of Shogun Robotics. Declared faulty and destined for decommissioning. Vanished from Japan years ago and may have been found in Russia and tampered with by Dottore. Shogun Robotics has since forgotten about this failed model and now produces the aptly named "Shogun" model.

Signora - Former German academic turned mass murderer following the death of her husband, who was a soldier in the French front of ww1. On an unrelated note, the russian ambassador to Germany has an uncanny resemblance to her.

Sandrone - Founder, CEO, and senior engineer of Marionette Technologies. Her technology and weapons manufacturing empire has the russian federation as its biggest client. Her personal information remains a mystery since she does not appear in public. Rival firm of Shogun Robotics.

Pantalone - Current governor of the Central Bank of Russia and former economy minister of the Russian Federation. Has a distinct and fierce hatred of Chinese economic policy. Labeled an oligarch by Western observations. The single wealthiest man in all of Russia.

Childe - Formerly a normal russian kid living in the Ural's region. He became extremely violent and bloodthirsty after an accident where he got lost in the mountains due to heavy blizzards. Eagerly joined the russian armed forces and has since become their poster boy. Has an unwavering loyalty for Russia and it's president.

Tsaritza - Current president of the Russian Federation. Her ancestors were nobility in the times of the russian empire. Is mockingly called "the Tsaritza" by political adversaries and Western press.

[simply-ivanka]

Donald Trump Jr. Is the Crown Prince of the MAGA World

Don Trump Jr.’s primary focus is what happens afterward. He is working to make sure the next Trump administration and GOP Congress are stocked with more JD Vances—and to keep out those who might hinder an aggressive second-term agenda. “What I want to do is work on the transition, and it’s not about placing people,” he said. “It’s about blocking the people who would be a disaster in that administration. I will cut out so many people, people’s heads are going to spin.”

Vance refers to their project as “keeping the snakes out of the administration,” and said they have “probably discussed or floated thousands of names at this point,” from Treasury secretary and secretary of state on down to low-level appointees. It is a project with potentially momentous consequences. They are determined to avoid the conflicting agendas and infighting that dogged Trump’s first term and instead ensure that the president is unrestrained in pursuit of his desired outcomes. 

“My role will be to make sure that those bad actors are not getting into the administration to subvert my father and his policies,” Trump Jr. said.

“Now we know who those people are. In ’16, we had no idea.”

Trump’s first administration was frequently reined in by appointees desperate to stop him from doing things they believed were unwise, dangerous or illegal. Aides snatched executive orders off his desk to prevent him from signing them, cabinet members slow-walked his plans, military generals pretended to follow his orders while ignoring them and senior officials refused to draw up proposals he requested. Staffers alarmed by his impulses continually leaked to the press or quit in protest. At the end of his term, his attorney general resigned rather than pursue baseless election-fraud claims.

Putting Vance on the GOP ticket “was about finding someone who actually has that fortitude to fight, to stick to their values, and there’s just not many of them in the Republican Party,” he said. 

“I don’t want just MAGA with only Trump, and then it goes back to the old ways,” Trump Jr. added. “We need to have a bench. And for a long time I don’t think we had any of that. And this election cycle, you’ve seen the emergence of people that can actually carry that mantle. I think that’s really important.”

[beauty-funny-trippy]

[Condensed from a June 11, 2024 Military.com article by Ronald Lackey (Retired Major, U.S. Air Force)] –

When running for president in January 2016, Trump held a "fundraiser" for veterans. However, he didn't give the money to veterans' charities until after investigative reporters revealed that veterans had not received the donations. [Turns out, Trump was illegally siphoning money from the charity, using it like a piggy bank for his own personal gain.] Trump was fined $2 million by a judge for fraud and deceptive practices tied to the event.

As president, Trump canceled a visit to an American Cemetery near Paris, telling staffers, "Why should I go to that cemetery? It's filled with losers." During that same trip, he also told senior staffers that the U.S. Marines who died there were "suckers" for getting killed. Trump didn't even want to be seen with veteran amputees because, he said "it doesn't look good for me."

More ominously, Trump said high-ranking military members who disagreed with his political beliefs should be executed.

This is the total disregard Trump has for the honorable men and women who sacrifice their bodies, family time, and even their lives for an American cause greater than themselves.

President Biden, however, has been concerned with veterans for decades. His late son, an Army officer, died of cancer that the president believes came from his exposure to chemicals in wartime burn pits. That loss has driven a very personal commitment to the welfare of military members. While serving as president, Biden has signed more than two dozen laws that benefit veterans, including the PACT Act, which expanded the benefits and services for veterans exposed to toxic chemicals.

Working with partners in Congress, Biden's administration also expanded veterans access to health care and child care; took steps to curtail veteran homelessness (and asked Congress to triple its housing vouchers to needy veterans); lowered health care costs for World War II veterans; and expanded support to military suicide prevention programs (and established the 988 Veterans Crisis Line).

Biden has demonstrated his commitment to veterans' welfare throughout his decades of public service. His reelection would genuinely benefit military members and veterans.

Trump has shown only contempt.

~Ronald Lackey, Retired Major, U.S. Air Force

[the-eternal-quest-for-balance]

Dear OMG Supporter,

BREAKING: A Senior Meta Engineer revealed that the platform uses shadowbanning to suppress posts critical of figures like Vice President Kamala Harris, reducing their visibility without notifying users. The engineer also disclosed that Meta has a team dedicated to influencing information flow, with the power to affect election outcomes.

In a revelation captured by O'Keefe Media Group, a senior software engineer at Meta, Jeevan Gyawali, admitted that the platform is actively engaged in suppressing certain content to shape political narratives. During a hidden-camera interview, Gyawali confirmed that Meta employs shadowbanning tactics to demote posts automatically, especially those critical of prominent political figures like Vice President Kamala Harris.

Gyawali explained how posts that challenge Harris, even on personal grounds—such as questioning her fitness for office because she does not have children—are “automatically demoted.” The person who makes such posts will not be notified, but their content will experience a noticeable decline in engagement and visibility.

This demotion process is managed by Meta’s "Integrity Team," which uses a system called "civic classifiers" to determine what content is suppressed, essentially shadowbanning users without their knowledge.

Beyond individual post suppression, Gyawali revealed that Meta has a Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) team dedicated to preventing platform abuse, created in April 2024. This team, according to Gyawali, continuously monitors potential threats and scenarios that could harm Meta’s vision of "protecting democracy."

However, the platform’s definition of protection, as explained by Gyawali, includes demoting or outright censoring content deemed harmful to the political narrative supported by Meta, a tactic Gyawali says is used "100%" of the time.

Gyawali confirmed without hesitation that Meta can indeed sway political outcomes, admitting that Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder and CEO of Meta, fully supports this agenda and the platform's political influence, particularly in favor of the Democratic Party.

Democracy !!! Democracy !!!! Trump is going to destroy Democracy !!!

This coming from the cheaters, the frauds, the liars, the ones ACTUALLY destroying Democracy. Communist Democrats, and make no mistake, a big Blue D = Communist. You can't win elections, the true democratic action, one Person, one Vote, without CHEATING.

Democrats destroying the American Republic. No longer can it be denied ! ! !

[brookston]

Holidays 8.21

Holidays

Actuaries Day (India)

Appreciation Day (Elder Scrolls)

Aquino Day (Philippines)

Argonian Day

Ask Questions Day

Bitcoin Infinity Day

Black Indie Authors Day

Buhe (Ethiopia)

Bunny Day (Japan)

Cadillac Day

Crazy Day

Eagle Scout Day

821 Day (Texas)

Festival of Goliath, Parade of Giants begins (Ath, Belgium)

Fête de la Jeunesse (a.k.a. Youth Day; Morocco, Western Sahara)

Good Roads Day

Gospel Day (Micronesia)

Grandfather and Grandson’s Day (Argentina)

ICBM Day

International Day of Mosques

International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism (UN)

Internet Self-Care Day

Kosrae (Gospel Day; Micronesia)

National Brazilian Blowout Day

National Dreams Are Possible Day

National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

National Meme Day

National Report Upcoding Fraud Day

National Senior Citizens Day

Ninoy Aquino Day (Philippines)

Officer’s Day (Russia)

Order of the Lone Star Day

Our Lady of Knock

Poet's Day

San Martin Day (Argentina)

Senior Citizens' Day

Six-Row Barley Day (French Republic)

Thiruonam (Parts of India)

World Entrepreneurs’ Day

World Fashion Day

World Goat Day

Youth Day (Morocco)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Beer Institute Day

Grog Day

National Shiraz Day (Australia)

National Spumoni Day

National Sweet Tea Day

Independence & Related Days

Hawaii Statehood Day (Original Date; 1959)

Latituda (Declared; 2006) [unrecognized]

Latvia (Passing of the Constitutional Law on the Status of the Republic of Latvia as a State and Actual Restoration of the Republic of Latvia; 1991)

3rd Wednesday in August

Hump Day [Every Wednesday]

JUVEDERM Day [3rd Wednesday]

Miss Crustacean Hermit Crab Beauty Pageant and Hermit Crab Races (Ocean City, NJ) [3rd Wednesday]

National Medical Dosimetrist Day [3rd Wednesday]

Wacky Wednesday [Every Wednesday]

Wandering Wednesday [3rd Wednesday of Each Month]

Website Wednesday [Every Wednesday]

Wiener Wednesday [3rd Wednesday of Each Month]

Festivals Beginning August 21, 2024

Corn Palace Festival (Mitchell, South Dakota) [thru 8.25]

gamescom (Cologne, Germany) [thru 8.25]

The Great New York State Fair (Syracuse, New York) [thru 9.2]

Hythe Venetian Fete (Hythe, United Kingdom) [thru 8.21]

Idaho County Fair (Cottonwood, Idaho) [thru 8.24]

Pluk de Nacht Film Festival (Amsterdam, Netherlands) [thru 8.31]

Ransom County Fair (Lisbon, North Dakota) [thru 8.25]

Reading and Leeds Festivals (Leeds and Reading, United Kingdom) [thru 8.25]

Tønder Festival (Tønder, Denmark) [thru 8.24]

Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival (Victoria, British Columbia, Canada) [thru 9.1]

Feast Days

Abraham of Smolensk (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Albert Irvin (Artology)

Amontons (Positivist; Saint)

Apologise Day (Pastafarian)

Asher Brown Durand (Artology)

Aubrey Beardsley (Artology)

Bernard Ptolemy, Founder of the Olivetans (Christian; Saint)

Blessing Against Jealousy Day (Celtic Book of Days)

Bonosus and Maximilian (Christian; Martyrs)

Broderick Crawford Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Christian Schad (Artology)

Consualia (Ancient Roman festival to the god of the harvest and stored grain)

Euprepius of Verona (Christian; Saint)

Festival of Consus (God of Good Council; Ancient Rome)

Heraclia (Celebration of Hercules; Ancient Rome; Everyday Wicca)

Jane Francis de Chantal (Christian; Saint)

Jean-Baptiste Greuze (Artology)

Joseph (Muppetism)

Jules Michelet (Writerism)

Luxorius, Cisellus and Camerinus (Christian; Martyrs)

The Magic of Lemon Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Maximilian of Antioch (Christian; Saint)

Menashe Kadishman (Artology)

Narcisse-Virgile Díaz de la Peña (Artology)

Nathaniel Everett Green (Artology)

Our Lady of Knock (Christian; Saint)

Pius X, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Radish Tordia (Artology)

Richard, Bishop of Andria (Christian; Saint)

Robert Stone (Writerism)

Sidonius Apollinaris (Christian; Saint)

Stephen Hillenburg (Artology)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Prime Number Day: 233 [51 of 72]

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Tycho Brahe Unlucky Day (Scandinavia) [29 of 37]

Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 39 of 60)

Unglückstage (Unlucky Day; Pennsylvania Dutch) [22 of 30]

Premieres

Ain’t Misbehaving’, recorded by Fats Waller (Song; 1938)

American Ultra (Film; 2015)

An American Werewolf in London (Film; 1981)

Axe Me Another (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1934)

Bambi (Animated Disney Film; 1942)

Be Here Now, by Oasis (Album; 1997)

Between Meals: An Appetite for Paris, by A.J. Liebling (Memoir; 1959)

Blade (Film; 1998)

A Brief History of Time (Documentary Film; 1992)

Crazy, recorded by Patsy Cline (Song; 1961)

Diesel and Dust, by Midnight Oil (Album; 1987)

Dirty Dancing (Film; 1987)

Dynamite, by BTS (Song; 2020)

Earth Abides, by George R. Stewart (Novel; 1949)

Eve of Destruction, by Barry McGuire (Song; 1965)

Facelift, by Alice In Chains (Album; 1990)

Fireman’s Brawl (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1953)

First Monday in October (Film; 1981)

House of the Dragon (TV Series; 2022)

How You Remind Me, by Nickelback (Song; 2001)

Inglorious Basterds (Film; 2009)

Kiko and the Honey Bears (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1936)

Life with Fido (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1942)

Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (Animated Film; 1992)

Motörhead, by Motörhead (Album; 1977)

Next Stoop Wonderland (Film; 1998)

Ready or Not (Film; 2019)

Ritual de lo Habitual, by Jane’s Addiction (Album; 1990)

Run, Run, Sweet Road Runner (WB MM Cartoon; 1965)

Sherman Was Right (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1932)

A Sunbonnet Blue (WB MM Cartoon; 1937)

The Wings of the Dove, by Henry James (Novel; 1902)

Wrongfully Accused (Film; 1998)

Today’s Name Days

Pius (Austria)

Agaton, Pio, Sidonija (Croatia)

Johana (Czech Republic)

Salomon (Denmark)

Sven, Sveno (Estonia)

Soini, Veini (Finland)

Christophe, Grâce, Ombeline (France)

Pia, Oius, Maximilian (Germany)

Hajna, Sémuel (Hungary)

Cristoforo, Pio (Italy)

Janīna, Linda, Sidnejs (Latvia)

Gaudvydas, Joana, Kazė, Kazimiera, Medeinė (Lithuania)

Ragni, Ragnvald (Norway)

Adolf, Adolfa, Adolfina, Alf, Bernard, Emilian, Filipina, Franciszek, Joanna, Kazimiera, Męcimir (Poland)

Jana (Slovakia)

Pío (Spain)

Jon, Jonna (Sweden)

Gianna, Jane, Janelle, Janessa, Janet, Janette, Janice, Janie, Janine, Janiya, Jayne, Shanice, Sheena (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 234 of 2024; 132 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 3 of Week 34 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Coll (Hazel) [Day 19 of 28]

Chinese: Month 7 (Ren-Shen), Day 18 (Ding-Si)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 17 Av 5784

Islamic: 15 Safar 1446

J Cal: 24 Purple; Threesday [24 of 30]

Julian: 8 August 2024

Moon: 94%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 9 Gutenberg (9th Month) [Amontons]

Runic Half Month: As (Gods) [Day 14 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 63 of 94)

Week: 3rd Full Week of August

Zodiac: Leo (Day 31 of 31)

[cesium-sheep]

candidates tilton, cantwell, johnson, larsen, call mention cost of medical care in their candidate statements. candidate stickle makes the entire statement about medicare, though omits the loss of ability when discussing the pandemic, only mentioning loss of life. candidate cale vaguely mentions lifting people out of disability among other things, whatever the fuck that means. candidate combs conspicuously fails to mention witnessing physical illness when discussing personal experiences of homelessness. candidate makayev puts an emphasis on preventive medicine but also alternative medicine. candidate dhingra actively brags about prosecuting medicaid fraud. despite focusing almost exclusively on medical insurance, no candidate for insurance commissioner mentions permanently disabling events or chronic illness, although one mentions "seniors" and they and one other both tell stories of loved ones with severe illness. (others may have brought disability up in various ways as well but some statements I didn't read in their entireties due to early red flags or not being for my district.)

world war 3 seems to be a new popular talking point in this primary, as is fentanyl. one candidate was extremely passionate about child custody reform (in a reasonable direction but incongruously focused for the position in question). emphasis on homelessness and mental illness are still present but significantly down. one candidate randomly throws "sexual assault survivor" into their pathos list? (as well as "grandchild of veterans" bitch everyone of campaigning age is the grandchild (or child) of a veteran there was that whole big Thing right about 2-3 (familial) generations ago remember?) only 1 of the 7 candidates for commissioner of public lands mentions the ecological habitat that covers the other 2/3rds of the state's landmass.

remember that primary elections are a great opportunity to vote with your heart, even if we must vote with our heads in general elections to minimize disaster.

[mariacallous]

Editor's note: The following testimony was presented to the House Committee on Small Business, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations on July 19, 2023.

Chair Van Duyne, Ranking Member Mfume, and members of the subcommittee, thank you for inviting me here today. My name is Matthew Fiedler, and I am a health economist and a Senior Fellow with the Schaeffer Initiative on Health Policy at the Brookings Institution. My research focuses on a range of topics in health care policy, including health care provider payment and health insurance regulation.

My testimony will examine the administrative costs that health care providers incur to interact with health insurers (including both public insurers like Medicare and Medicaid and private insurers), as well as how public policy can reduce those costs. I will make four main points:

Health care providers incur substantial costs to interact with insurers, likely totaling hundreds of billions of dollars per year, costs that are ultimately borne in large part by consumers and taxpayers. Costly activities include negotiating contracts, collecting information about patients’ insurance coverage, obtaining prior authorization for care, submitting claims for payment, and reporting on quality performance. There are likely economies of scale in performing many of these activities, so the associated administrative burdens likely fall more heavily on smaller providers than on larger.

Many administrative processes serve valuable purposes, so efforts to reform them can involve tradeoffs and should be approached thoughtfully. For example, it is essential to have some set of procedures for compensating providers. Similarly, insurers’ prior authorization requirements can prevent delivery of inappropriate services, and audit processes can be effective tools for identifying and deterring fraud.

Certain targeted reforms could reduce administrative burdens with few substantive downsides. One is eliminating Medicare’s Merit-Based Incentive Payment System, which places large reporting burdens on clinicians, with few benefits. Another is replacing the cumbersome arbitration process that is used to determine payment rates for certain out-of- network services under the No Surprises Act with a simpler “benchmark” payment A third is reforming Medicare Advantage’s risk adjustment system to reduce plans’ ability to increase their payments by documenting additional diagnoses.

Standardizing billing, coverage, and quality reporting rules across insurers could generate larger savings but would also present more significant tradeoffs. Changes like these could help address a major reason that administrative burdens are larger in the United States than in other countries: the wide variation in rules across the United States’ many public and private insurers. However, mandating greater standardization would also limit insurers’ ability to tailor rules to their unique circumstances or experiment with novel approaches. Setting rules through a centralized process might also produce rules that are systematically better or worse than current rules.

The remainder of my testimony will examine these points in greater detail.

Read the full testimony here.

[boaringoldguy]

Another success for Free Speech!

ntd.com

US Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Order Blocking White House Social Media Contacts

NTD

6–7 minutes

The Supreme Court in Washington on Oct. 9, 2023. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday kept intact a temporary injunction on restrictions that were imposed by lower courts on the Biden administration’s ability to communicate with social media companies over removing content that it deems to be misinformation.

Justice Samuel Alito temporarily placed on hold a preliminary injunction constraining how federal officials and the White House communicate with platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or X, formerly Twitter. Attorneys general in Missouri and Louisiana last year filed a lawsuit against the administration and other federal officials, accusing them of censoring conservatives on topics such as the 2020 election or COVID-19 vaccines.

The order Friday will keep the matter on hold until Oct. 20, giving the Supreme Court more time to consider a request from the Biden administration to block the lower court ruling earlier this year that found officials likely coerced the companies into censoring certain posts, in violation of the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment free speech protections.

Justice Alito first placed a temporary hold on the injunction pending the justices’ review on Sept. 14. That pause lapsed as a lower appeals court reheard the matter. Alito is the justice designated by the court to act on certain matters arising from a group of states including Louisiana, where the lawsuit was first filed.

In July, Louisiana-based U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty blocked the Biden administration from communicating with the tech firms, saying that the plaintiffs were likely to succeed in their lawsuit and said the federal government suppressed views on COVID-19 masks, lockdowns, and vaccines, as well as fraud claims around the 2020 election.

At the time, he warned that “during the COVID-19 pandemic, a period perhaps best characterized by widespread doubt and uncertainty, the United States Government seems to have assumed a role similar to an Orwellian ‘Ministry of Truth.’”

Later, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals shrunk the lower court’s injunction, but it affirmed that the White House, Surgeon General’s office, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, FBI, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) cannot communicate with the tech firms relating to content moderation.

“In doing so, the officials likely violated the First Amendment,” the appeals judges wrote at the time.

“The platforms’ censorship decisions were made under policies that CISA has pressured them into adopting and based on CISA’s determination of the veracity of the flagged information,” the appeals court order added. “Thus, CISA likely significantly encouraged the platforms’ content-moderation decisions and thereby violated the First Amendment.”

“On issue after issue, the Biden Administration has distorted the free marketplace of ideas promised by the First Amendment, bringing the weight of federal authority to bear on any speech it dislikes,” the GOP members of Congress wrote in their filing.

Response

An emergency filing from the Department of Justice (DOJ) last month asked the high court to allow officials to respond to online posts that they allege pose a danger to public health. The DOJ had argued that federal officials have to be able to respond to those posts for national security reasons as well.

“Under the injunction, the Surgeon General, the White House Press Secretary, and many other senior presidential aides risk contempt if their public statements on matters of policy cross the ill-defined lines drawn by the Fifth Circuit,” Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar wrote for the DOJ. “CDC officials run the same risk if they accurately answer platforms’ questions about public health. And FBI agents risk being hauled into court if they flag content posted by terrorists or disinformation disseminated by covert malign foreign actors.”

The order handed down by Judge Doughty, she argued, was “vastly overbroad” and “covers thousands of federal officers and employees, and it applies to communications with and about all social media platforms.”

The case represents one of numerous legal battles underway pitting free speech against content moderation on the internet, with many Democrats and liberals issuing warnings of platforms’ posts about public health, fraud, and vaccines. Republicans have accused those platforms of censoring their viewpoints.

In their lawsuit filed in 2022, the two Republican attorneys general for Missouri and Louisiana wrote that content related to Hunter Biden’s laptop published initially by the New York Post two weeks before the 2020 election was also blocked by Twitter, Facebook, and other social media platforms.

They also alleged that the Biden administration pressured social media platforms under the threat of a possible antitrust lawsuit or allegedly threatened to change federal laws that shield those firms from lawsuits relating to users’ posts.

Reuters contributed to this report.

From The Epoch Times

[hardtchill]

I want to share the hilarious solution of a a bunch of senior (and clearly not very digitally inclined) teachers for students using ChatGPT to write their essays for them. This group of teachers refused my input when i offered to help because as a junior i shouldn’t involve myself in these things (their words). 

They want students to write the essays by hand again. They will give the assignment and students will have the standard two weeks to write the essay by hand, scan it and submit it online. This should prevent fraude according to these senior teachers. 

This group of teachers had already rewritten the assignments and planned on starting with this method of ‘preventing’ fraude next week. 

I was allowed the beautiful job of telling these teachers that 1) students could easily just write down what ChatGPT created for them by hand and 2) handwritten and scanned documents cannot be checked by our plagiarism system so it would cause more plagiarism, not less. 

[evamadeln]

Willow Domestic Violence Center awarded $1.5 million [Video]

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[stephanrosee]

Health Insurance in the UAE: Trends and Predictions for 2025

As the UAE continues to advance in healthcare innovation, health insurance in Dubai is evolving to meet the dynamic needs of its residents. With a growing population and increasing awareness about health and wellness, the demand for comprehensive health insurance solutions is surging. In this blog, we explore the current trends, emerging innovations, and predictions for medical insurance in Dubai by 2025, with a special focus on industry leaders like Shory Insurance.

Current Trends in Health Insurance in Dubai

The healthcare sector in Dubai is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by technology and changing consumer expectations. Here are the key trends shaping the health insurance landscape:

1. Digitization of Health Services

The integration of technology has revolutionized the way medical insurance in Dubai operates. From digital claims processing to telemedicine consultations, insurers like Shory Insurance are leveraging technology to enhance customer experience. Digital platforms enable policyholders to:

Access medical records online

Book appointments with ease

Submit and track claims in real time

2. Personalized Insurance Plans

Consumers today demand tailored health insurance policies that cater to their unique needs. Whether it's coverage for chronic conditions or maternity care, providers like Shory Insurance offer customizable options to meet individual requirements. This trend is expected to grow as insurers adopt AI-driven analytics to design personalized plans.

3. Focus on Preventive Care

The emphasis on preventive healthcare is becoming more prominent, with insurers including wellness programs and health screenings in their offerings. This shift not only reduces long-term costs but also aligns with the UAE’s vision of fostering a healthier population.

Predictions for Health Insurance in 2025

Looking ahead, several factors will shape the future of health insurance in Dubai and the UAE. Here are the key predictions:

1. Widespread Adoption of Telemedicine

Telemedicine is set to become a cornerstone of health insurance services. By 2025, most medical insurance in Dubai plans are expected to include comprehensive telehealth coverage. This will allow policyholders to consult doctors remotely, reducing the need for physical visits while ensuring timely care.

2. Integration of Wearable Technology

Wearable devices, such as fitness trackers, are likely to play a crucial role in shaping health insurance policies. Insurers like Shory Insurance could leverage data from these devices to offer rewards for healthy behaviors, such as maintaining regular exercise routines or achieving fitness goals.

3. Expansion of Coverage Options

As the UAE’s healthcare needs diversify, we anticipate a broader range of policies catering to specific demographics, such as expatriates, senior citizens, and families. Shory Insurance and other leading providers will continue to innovate, ensuring that health insurance in Dubai remains inclusive and comprehensive.

4. AI-Driven Claims Processing

By 2025, artificial intelligence will streamline claims management further. Automated systems will minimize paperwork, accelerate approvals, and reduce the risk of fraud, making medical insurance in Dubai more efficient and customer-friendly.

Why Shory Insurance Stands Out

In a competitive market, Shory Insurance has established itself as a trusted provider of health insurance in Dubai. Here’s why it continues to lead the industry:

Comprehensive Coverage: From basic health plans to premium policies, Shory Insurance caters to a wide spectrum of needs.

Customer-Centric Approach: With a focus on transparency and reliability, they offer exceptional support throughout the policy lifecycle.

Innovative Solutions: By embracing technology, Shory Insurance ensures that their services remain ahead of the curve.

Whether you’re seeking individual or family medical insurance in Dubai, Shory Insurance provides solutions that align with modern healthcare trends.

Challenges Facing the Health Insurance Industry

While the future looks promising, there are challenges that the health insurance industry must address:

Rising Costs: The increasing cost of healthcare services puts pressure on insurers to balance affordability with comprehensive coverage.

Regulatory Changes: Adapting to evolving regulations requires agility and proactive planning.

Consumer Awareness: Educating residents about the importance of medical insurance in Dubai and the benefits of choosing the right policy remains crucial.

By overcoming these hurdles, providers like Shory Insurance can continue to deliver exceptional value to their customers.

How to Choose the Right Health Insurance Policy

Selecting the best health insurance in Dubai involves careful consideration of your needs and budget. Here are some tips to guide your decision:

Evaluate Coverage: Ensure the policy includes essential benefits such as hospitalization, outpatient care, and preventive services.

Compare Providers: Research top insurers like Shory Insurance for competitive rates and comprehensive plans.

Understand Exclusions: Be aware of what the policy doesn’t cover to avoid surprises during claims.

Check the Network: Confirm that your preferred healthcare providers are part of the insurer’s network.

By taking these steps, you can secure a medical insurance in Dubai plan that provides peace of mind and financial protection.

Conclusion

The landscape of health insurance in Dubai is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer needs. As we approach 2025, trends like telemedicine, wearable technology, and personalized plans will define the future of medical insurance in Dubai. Providers like Shory Insurance are at the forefront of these innovations, offering policies that cater to the diverse needs of UAE residents.

To stay ahead in this dynamic environment, it’s essential to choose a reliable provider who understands your requirements. Explore the offerings of Shory Insurance today and take the first step towards securing your health and well-being for the future.

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How to Effectively Prevent Scams on Senior Dating Sites

When communicating and interacting on senior dating platforms, effective prevention of fraud is an important issue that every user must be concerned about. With the popularity of social platforms, scams have gradually infiltrated these platforms, especially dating sites for the senior population. Here are a few effective ways to prevent scams:

First, users should remain vigilant and not easily trust each other's personal information. Scammers usually lure victims with false identity information, so pay more attention to the words and behavior of the other party during the initial communication and avoid revealing personal privacy and financial information too early. Do not casually accept strangers' requests to share sensitive information or send money.

Second, pay attention to how the other party communicates. Fraudsters usually avoid face-to-face or video calls or offer implausible reasons to postpone a meeting. It may be a sign of a scam if the other party consistently avoids substantive communication or becomes overly eager.

It is also crucial to choose a reputable platform. Legitimate senior dating sites usually have real-name authentication, reporting mechanisms, and fraud prevention features that can effectively protect user safety. When choosing a platform, you can check the reviews of other users and the platform’s security measures to ensure that your dating experience is safer.

Finally, if you encounter any suspicious behavior during the communication process, you should report it to the platform in time and share your dating situation with friends and family to avoid making decisions alone. By taking the above measures, you can greatly reduce the risk of experiencing scams on senior dating platforms.

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