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Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
CASE Beefs Up Large Excavator Lineup With New CX380E Crawler Unit
CNH brand, CASE Construction Equipment, continues to focus on developing swift, smooth, smart machines that help operators get more done with the launch of the new CX380E large excavator. The 268-horsepower, 83,114 lb (37,700 kg) unit is the newest addition to CASE's robust excavator lineup. Whether it's clearing land, trenching, craning pipes on construction and road sites, or even breaking rock, the CX380E gives crews brute power and intelligent hydraulics for more productivity. Rental companies can also count on the CX380E to expand customer options for a dependable jobsite workhorse. The CX380E is built for heavy-duty tasks, with 56,000 lbs. of breakout force and fast cycle times. Operators can adjust the power to the task with four fuel-efficient work modes in a range up to 10 throttle settings: Super Power for the maximum possible power; Power for a hard-working mode suitable for daily operation; Eco for more fuel efficiency; and Lifting for maximum control during lifting and craning tasks. Eco mode lowers fuel consumption by up to 18 percent compared to previous CASE excavators. In addition, CASE telematics and software provide precise data to measure fuel usage and other metrics to further improve efficiency. 'Big jobs demand big machines and the CASE CX380E large excavator is exactly that. Built like a beast, it delivers more power and more torque with faster response times,' says Terry Dolan, head of CNH Construction Brands, North America. 'But it also delivers big on the total operator control that our customers expect from CASE.' Read more here. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from CNH
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Hospital Facts: Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE) Launches New Initiative to Fight Waste, Fraud, Abuse at Hospitals
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE) launched Hospital Facts, a new consumer watchdog initiative dedicated to exposing waste, fraud, and abuse by hospitals. "We are dedicated to providing taxpayers, patients, consumers, journalists, and any interested parties with facts and evidence about hospitals' pricing overages and their lack of cost transparency for consumers," said CASE President Matthew Kandrach. "While most conversations concerning healthcare costs are fixated on drug manufacturers, hospitals are in fact one of the biggest drivers of rising healthcare costs and one of the largest perpetrators of waste, fraud, and abuse in the American healthcare system." Between 2000 and 2022, the price of hospital services increased by over 220% - four times as fast as national inflation rates. This is greater than all other goods and services categories. While this has been explained away by increased labor costs due to the Covid pandemic, increased prices for hospital services have outpaced other medical sector professional services since 2006. Disconcertingly, hospitals have gone as far as to take advantage of Military insurance, overbill insurance providers for routine care, charge an average of 2.5 times more for identical outpatient procedures depending on the service site, and charge insured patients more than uninsured patients. As most hospitals are non-profit, tax-exempt institutions, American taxpayers are ultimately footing the bill for hospital price gouging. Despite efforts from President Trump to increase hospital price transparency starting in his first administration, a recent report found that 8 in 10 hospitals were out of compliance with federal transparency requirements. "As the U.S. Senate deliberates the reconciliation bill, eliminating hospital waste, fraud, and abuse should be a part of the conversation around savings," said Mr. Kandrach. "Hospitals, operating with little to no oversight, have been taking advantage of consumers and the wider healthcare system for too long, and the non-profit hospitals are some of the worst offenders, which we are bringing to light with Hospital Facts." In conjunction with the launch of Hospital Facts, Mr. Kandrach also sent letters to lawmakers on Capitol Hill (click here to view letter). To learn more, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE)
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Hospital Facts: Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE) Launches New Initiative to Fight Waste, Fraud, Abuse at Hospitals
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE) launched Hospital Facts, a new consumer watchdog initiative dedicated to exposing waste, fraud, and abuse by hospitals. "We are dedicated to providing taxpayers, patients, consumers, journalists, and any interested parties with facts and evidence about hospitals' pricing overages and their lack of cost transparency for consumers," said CASE President Matthew Kandrach. "While most conversations concerning healthcare costs are fixated on drug manufacturers, hospitals are in fact one of the biggest drivers of rising healthcare costs and one of the largest perpetrators of waste, fraud, and abuse in the American healthcare system." Between 2000 and 2022, the price of hospital services increased by over 220% - four times as fast as national inflation rates. This is greater than all other goods and services categories. While this has been explained away by increased labor costs due to the Covid pandemic, increased prices for hospital services have outpaced other medical sector professional services since 2006. Disconcertingly, hospitals have gone as far as to take advantage of Military insurance, overbill insurance providers for routine care, charge an average of 2.5 times more for identical outpatient procedures depending on the service site, and charge insured patients more than uninsured patients. As most hospitals are non-profit, tax-exempt institutions, American taxpayers are ultimately footing the bill for hospital price gouging. Despite efforts from President Trump to increase hospital price transparency starting in his first administration, a recent report found that 8 in 10 hospitals were out of compliance with federal transparency requirements. "As the U.S. Senate deliberates the reconciliation bill, eliminating hospital waste, fraud, and abuse should be a part of the conversation around savings," said Mr. Kandrach. "Hospitals, operating with little to no oversight, have been taking advantage of consumers and the wider healthcare system for too long, and the non-profit hospitals are some of the worst offenders, which we are bringing to light with Hospital Facts." In conjunction with the launch of Hospital Facts, Mr. Kandrach also sent letters to lawmakers on Capitol Hill (click here to view letter). To learn more, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE) Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Straits Times
12-06-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Jetstar Asia's passengers struggle to get refunds for cancelled flights
Passengers queueing at the Jetstar Asia check-in counter in Changi Airport Terminal 4 on June 12. ST PHOTO: GIN TAY SINGAPORE – One day after Jetstar Asia announced that it would soon close, the low-cost carrier's passengers say they continue to struggle with rejected refund requests, congested helplines and disrupted travel plans. Some of the airline's passengers told The Straits Times they received notifications that they were 'not eligible for a monetary refund' after submitting requests to get their money back for cancelled flights, while others said they received links that did not work. On June 11, the Singapore-based airline made a surprise announcement that it would close on July 31, citing rising costs and growing regional competition. Since then, its customers have been gradually notified via e-mail to either apply for a refund or reschedule their flights. Mr David Shuttleworth's June 14 flight to Penang was cancelled, but when he applied to get his money back he was told that he was 'not eligible for a monetary refund'. The 70-year-old consultant said he has been unable to speak to a Jetstar Asia staff member about his case because of congested chat lines. Mr Wen Long also received a similar message after applying to get a refund of about $50 for his flight to Penang. He spent 45 minutes on the airline's online chat service before being told he would be refunded and sent a confirmation email within seven business days. Ms Atiqah A R, 32, said the email she received contained a broken link that directed her to Jetstar Asia's homepage, instead of a refund request form. The tax consultant later found the form on the website, but felt the process was troublesome. She paid $88 for a July 19 flight to Kuala Lumpur. She also pointed out that she received an Instagram follow request from what she believes to be a fraudulent account called '@jetstarclaimresponse' on June 12. 'I almost fell for it. This is what happens when (Jetstar Asia) is not as responsive as they should be,' she added. 'People are desperate to get any sort of (response) and might fall prey to these scammers.' Other customers have found themselves stuck with travel expenses that they cannot get refunds for. Ms Jazz Anana, 38, had her flight to Okinawa in October cancelled . It also means she will not be able to make an onward ANA flight from Okinawa to Tokyo that cost her $800. The homemaker has been told by ANA that her ticket is non-refundable. 'I didn't get travel insurance for this trip yet, I deeply regret not buying it earlier,' she said. The Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) said they received three complaints between June 11 to 12 from customers having issues with getting refunds from Jetstar Asia, either due to navigation issues on their website or a lack of clarity on who to contact. CASE president Melvin Yong said their organization is working with Jetstar Asia on how it intends to process refund requests and reschedule flights. Asked about the issues passengers are facing, a Jetstar Asia spokesperson said all passengers are entitled to monetary refunds. A screenshot of a flight cancellation email from Jetstar Airways to a passenger, on June 12. ST PHOTO: GIN TAY 'By today (June 12), all customers will be contacted with details of alternative flight options where possible or offered a full refund. We ask customers to check the email used at the time of booking for details,' she said. The spokesperson also said that customers who have made 'non-refundable deposits' for other travel expenses such as hotels and car rentals should contact the airline, and requests for refunds would be considered on a case by case basis. Meanwhile, Jetstar Asia's passengers continue to deal with cancelled flights at Changi Airport. Ms Aisyah Matsuni, 33, who works at an active ageing centre, was supposed to leave for Bangkok with her family at 7am on June 11, but had her flight cancelled twice. She was put on a Singapore Airlines flight to Bangkok on June 12 instead. The Singapore Airlines Group said it was working with Jetstar Asia to accommodate its passengers on SIA and Scoot flights if seats are available. It has set up a counter at Terminal 2 to assist these passengers. 'All of us are very angry. Especially the kids, they're very excited for it, and you (the airline) cancel last minute without any notification,' she said, adding that she was worried her return flight on June 15 might also be cancelled. Travel agencies are also dealing with the fallout. Chan Brothers Travel senior marketing communications executive Trista Foo said Jetstar Asia's closure has affected its tour packages to Okinawa, Japan, and Broome, Australia. The airline is only carrier offering direct flights to these places. Customers who bought tour packages to Okinawa are being provided other transiting flights from carriers such as Cathay Pacific or China Airlines, said Ms Foo, which will take about 2.5 hours longer than a direct flight. Alternative flights to Broome could extend journeys for up to 10 hours, including layover times, she said. Customers will receive a full refund if they cancel their bookings and do not take up the alternative arrangements offered by the agency, she added. CTC Travel deputy manager Diana Tan said it was working with alternative airlines for its group tours affected by Jetstar Asia's closure. Ms Tan said the agency has not had any cancellations so far. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Income Insurance its travel insurance would cover losses from non-refundable accommodation, theme park tickets or transport bookings, for travel plans after July 31. The insurer said it is covering its customers affected by the Jetstar Asia's closure, even though this was not something covered under its travel insurance policy. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
HairFun admits to unfair trade practices in Singapore; elderly customers pressured into expensive treatments
SINGAPORE, June 4 — Hair salon chain HairFun has admitted to using unfair trade practices targeting elderly customers and has agreed to cease such conduct, refund affected individuals, and implement consumer protection measures, authorities said. The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) launched investigations into HairFun following complaints received by the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) about aggressive and misleading sales tactics, according to a report published in Channel News Asia today. Unannounced visits to three HairFun outlets in October 2024 revealed that from May 2023 to July 2024, the salons lured elderly customers with offers of low-cost haircuts, then pressured them into paying for expensive treatment packages they did not request. In one case, an elderly man visited the Ang Mo Kio outlet for an S$8 (RM26) haircut but was falsely told he had scalp haemorrhaging. He was then charged nearly S$1,000 for a hair wash and 10-session treatment package he had not consented to. The customer only discovered the deception after a doctor confirmed there was nothing wrong with his scalp. CCCS also found that the same salons previously operated under the name Scissor & Comb, against which similar complaints were lodged between 2018 and 2022. HairFun Beauty Pte Ltd, HairFun Pte Ltd, and their directors, Roland Teo Jian Hao and Chiong Hong Hioh, have admitted to the unfair practices and committed to ceasing such actions. They also agreed to a five-day cooling-off period for package purchases and have cooperated with CASE to refund nearly all affected consumers, amounting to about S$12,500. CCCS chief executive Mr Alvin Koh stressed the importance of protecting elderly consumers and urged businesses to ensure clarity and consent in all transactions. CASE president Melvin Yong welcomed the outcome and said the organisation will continue working with CCCS to hold unethical businesses accountable.
