AST SpaceMobile is developing the world’s first global cellular broadband network that directly connects to everyday smartphones, ensuring constant cell signal availability worldwide. The company achieved a historic milestone in April 2023 by completing the first two-way phone call via space on an unmodified cell phone using its low Earth orbit satellite, Blue Walker 3. With partnerships with major telecom players like AT&T and Verizon, AST SpaceMobile aims to provide approximately 2.8 billion people worldwide access to its innovative satellite network, which focuses on direct-to-cell service and offers impressive data capacity and manufacturing capabilities.
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Health insurers move to streamline prior authorization process, promising quicker care
UnitedHealthcare, Kaiser Permanente, and other major U.S. insurers are working to streamline the "prior authorization" process to improve patient care access, committing to online standardization and quicker responses starting in 2026-2027. This initiative, supported by numerous insurers, aims to reduce administrative burdens on healthcare providers, potentially benefiting over 250 million Americans. Need More Context? 🔎
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