KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: GOP Platform Muddies Abortion Waters
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KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: GOP Platform Muddies Abortion Waters

Health News tamfitronics Can't see the audio player?Listen on:The HostRepublicans released a draft party platform in advance of the GOP national convention next week, and while it is being described as softening the party’s stance opposing abortion, support from major groups that oppose abortion suggests that claim may be something of a mirage.Meanwhile, the Federal Trade Commission is taking on the pharmacy benefits management industry as it prepares to file suit charging that the largest PBMs engage in anticompetitive behavior that raises patients’ drug costs.This week’s panelists are Julie Rovner of KFF Health News, Jessie Hellmann of CQ Roll Call, Shefali Luthra of The 19th News, and Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call.PanelistsAmong the takeaways from this week’s episode:For the first time in decades, the GOP presidential platform will not include a call for...
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WINT Water Intelligence Announces Partnership with Insurer HSB
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WINT Water Intelligence Announces Partnership with Insurer HSB

Technology tamfitronics NEW YORK, NY — WINT Water Intelligencea leader in cutting-edge water management and leak-prevention solutions, has announced it has signed a partnership with HSB (Hartford Steam Boiler), a multi-line specialty insurer. The partnership combines WINT’s industry-leading AI-based water management solutions with HSB’s unique expertise in IoT technology and OEM uptime warranty solutions to provide businesses with a combined solution to protect from water leak damage.Demonstrating HSB’s continuing confidence in WINT’s proven artificial intelligence-driven systems, the expanded partnership elevates the insurer’s exclusive ecosystem of commercial-grade, best-in-class Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.Better Water ManagementA recent study by Munich Re found that locations protected by WINT dramatically reduce the number and impact of water damage incidents: sites where WINT was installed were found to submit 73% fewer insurance claims and resulted in 90% less payouts when compared...
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An Introduction to AI in Preconstruction
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An Introduction to AI in Preconstruction

Technology tamfitronics Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the construction industry. As we enter a new era of construction technology, it’s important to understand what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and how it offers unique solutions to enhance the productivity and performance of construction professionals. Let’s examine how artificial intelligence is redefining the construction industry. Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep LearningArtificial Intelligence is a field of computer science that develops and studies large amounts of data to mimic the way humans solve problems. The roots of AI can be traced back to the 1950s with pioneers like Arthur Samuel helping to design ways for machines to do things that humans presently do - only faster.You may have experienced AI in Amazon’s Alexa or Apple’s Siri. Have you ever said, “Hey Siri, what’s this song?” Then you may have experienced...
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