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Bloomberg
21-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Uber Alleges Inflated Injury Bills in Los Angeles Insurance Fraud Lawsuit
Uber Technologies Inc. is suing a group of lawyers and medical providers in Los Angeles who it says have made fraudulent insurance claims that cost the company millions in legal fees — the third such lawsuit it's filed this year. In the federal case, filed Monday in the central district of California, Uber accused the defendants of directing passengers to 'pre-selected medical providers' who submitted inflated bills to treat negligible or non-existent injuries from minor collisions between 2019 and 2024. Uber said the personal injury lawyers named in the case took advantage of a state-mandated $1 million rideshare insurance policy limit by fraudulently inducing 'significantly larger settlement payments.' In one case, it said, the medical bill was 10 times more than the norm.
The Independent
03-07-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Let Hims help you regrow your hair
From a receding hairline to thinning crown and balding, hair loss can be a difficult personal experience for many men as they grow older. This is where Hims hair loss treatments come in, helping replenish both hair loss and confidence - the business acknowledges that thinning hair is not only normal but, more importantly, treatable with the right support and solution. Hims hair loss treatments feature doctor-trusted ingredients that come in a range of formats to fit both you and your routine. They include finasteride and minoxidil or a combination of the two with each having been proven to make hair regrowth possible between 3-6 months when applied correctly*. According to research, 90% of respondents saw reduced shedding or increased regrowth using finasteride.** Four out of five experienced significant improvement in hair loss when using minoxidil.*** These effective and credible treatments are not only rated by researchers but approved by licensed medical providers who can determine whether a product is suitable for you. Why choose Hims Convenience is a huge factor for Hims users with 100% online consultations. You can get access to treatments without leaving your home once it has been prescribed by a medical provider. Automatic refills are also offered for these products meaning you will never run out. You will have an online account for delivery management, to access support and free check-ins and message medical providers. How Hims works The process is simple and can be achieved 100% online - anyone interested in Hims just needs to answer simple questions about their hair loss experience, then a medical provider will determine if the prescription is right for you. Expert team The expert team is made up of medical professionals working to ensure that you get the most appropriate Hims solution for you. Your personal wellness is their priority - and once prescribed your treatment will be shipped to you for free. Here are some of the products through Hims for anyone looking to tackle hair loss: Topical Finasteride and Minoxidil Spray Combining finasteride and minoxidil, this is Hims' bestseller with ingredients shown to regrow hair in as little as 3-6 months.* The treatment is a fine mist that dries quickly and just needs to be applied once a day. Hair Hybrids Hair Hybrids are combined products with each formula featuring a combination of dermatologist-recommended prescription ingredients and high-grade hair vitamins and supplements. They can come as chewables - for example, a minoxidil + supplement chew - or spray featuring biotin and ketoconazole. Like the spray, this serum combines finasteride and minoxidil, ingredients shown to regrow hair in as little as 3-6 months*. This treatment can be applied just once a day and comes with a precision dropper for more accurate application. Disclaimers: *3-6 month disclaimer: Based on separate individual studies of oral minoxidil and oral finasteride. **Based on long-term (10-year) clinical study observing 523 men with androgenetic alopecia using oral finasteride. ***Source: Beach, Renée A. et al. "'Low-dose oral minoxidil for treating alopecia: A 3-year North American retrospective case series"" J. of the American Academy of Dermatology. Hair Hybrids are compounded products and have not been approved by the FDA. The FDA does not verify the safety or effectiveness of compounded apply, see website for full details. Prescription products require an online consultation with a healthcare provider who will determine if a prescription is appropriate. Restrictions apply. See website for full details and important safety information.
Daily Mail
30-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Bupa forced to pay back $35million to thousands of Australians: What you need to know
One of Australia's biggest health insurers will pay back $35million after thousands of hospital claims were incorrectly rejected. Bupa has admitted to engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct and making false or misleading representations by advising customers they were not entitled to private health insurance benefits for their entire claim, when in fact this was not the case. Bupa APAC CEO Nick Stone has issued an apology and acknowledged that it should 'never have happened.' 'Our priority has been to communicate and compensate our affected health insurance customers and providers, along with putting in place measures to help ensure this does not happen again,' he said in a statement. Bupa has started compensating affected members, medical providers and hospitals, and has paid $14.3million to parties for more than 4,100 affected claims to date.
Bloomberg
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
Uber Alleges Insurance Fraud Scheme in Florida as It Goes on Legal Offensive
Uber Technologies Inc. sued a group of lawyers, medical providers and rideshare drivers it claims staged car accidents, manufactured damages and received unnecessary medical procedures to take advantage of insurance policies in Florida, costing the rideshare giant 'several million dollars' in legal fees. Uber accused the group of conspiring to 'generate an excuse to deliver unnecessary medical care, submit false insurance claims for recovery and file frivolous lawsuits to sue for non-existent damages' between 2023 and 2024. The five drivers named in the suit were 'recruited with bribes to stage accidents,' Uber said in the federal suit filed Wednesday in south Florida. The group recruited claimants who took their cars to designated body shops to manufacture the 'false impression that the accidents resulted in injury,' the company said.
