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Health insurance: Premiums soar as ACA subsidies end
It's now two months since Congress let enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expire, said Tracie McMillan in The New York Times, and the horror stories keep rolling in. The end of those tax credits —implemented as a temporary measure during…
Should you go the distance or break up with couples health insurance?
Roses are red, violets are blue – love is sweet, but is joint health insurance right for you? Compare the Market 's Chris Ford said some people might actually be worse off under a couples policy. “Being in a couple often means sharing…
The big red flag working parents look for in a job
For all the talk from employers who claim to understand the needs of working parents, childcare benefits remain elusive in many workplaces. Surveys have repeatedly shown that employees strongly value these benefits, which can run the gamut from…
Trump visits Georgia, a target of his election falsehoods, as Republicans look for midterm boost
ROME, Ga. (AP) — The White House insisted that President Donald Trump was visiting Georgia to promote the economy. But in the opening minutes of his first stop at a local restaurant, the president raised the prospect of voter fraud without…
How Meta's high-stakes trial could have ripple effects across other industries
Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand Wednesday to defend his company's practices in a landmark trial that could determine whether social media companies can be held liable for alleged harms to children. But if the defendants lose…
Non-binary activist wins compensation from hair salon
A non-binary activist won a payout from a hair salon after suing because it only offered male and female options when booking a haircut online. Alexe Frédéric Migneault, who uses they/them pronouns, says they were so traumatized by…
UniSuper accused of greenwashing after quietly reducing environmental element of investment option
A major Australian super fund has been accused of greenwashing after it continued to badge an investment option as “sustainable” despite quietly halving its environmental criteria. UniSuper, which invests $158bn on behalf of 670,000…
Carlozzi: Beacon Hill disconnect between affordability, policy
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In the halls of Beacon Hill, calling for affordability and competitiveness seems to be all the rage, but is the policy matching the rhetoric? During the State of the Commonwealth address, Governor Maura…
Canada's government-dominated healthcare chokes access to new drugs
Given the cost of caring for an aging population in an era of high-tech but expensive treatments, it's no wonder healthcare reform occupies a lot of space in political conversations. But the devil is in the details, and 'reform' means different…
USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland on Team USA's Olympic success and the future of Olympic sports
(NEXSTAR) – The United States has reached a milestone of nine gold medals at the Winter Olympics as the competition enters its final three days. US Olympic and Paralympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland credited the achievement to years of…
Little Help for Meth Addiction
Posted February 19, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Methamphetamine is a difficult drug to quit. We currently have very few successful treatments for methamphetamine addiction. Behavioral treatments could be helpful but are not readily covered…
Maniac crashes accelerant-doused stolen ambulance into Idaho DHS office
Authorities in Idaho were searching Thursday for a suspect who they said stole an ambulance outside a hospital, poured an accelerant over it and drove it into a nearby building that houses U.S. Department of Homeland Security offices. Meridian…
United Healthcare Reins in Access to Specialty Care in Medicare Advantage
Starting May 1, enrollees in UnitedHealthcare health maintenance organization (HMO) or HMO-point of service Medicare Advantage plans nationwide must get a primary care provider's referral before seeing a wide array of specialists, which several…
Former Centene CIO on why VBC companies are cracking: 'Too much, too fast'
This is a preview of the February 19 edition of Access Health— Tap here to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox on Thursday mornings. I'm excited to share the lineup for Newsweek's Health Care Webinar series in March. I'll be…
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Employers Fear They Can't Meet Your Salary Expectations-Here's What They're Offering Instead
Rising operating costs, wage compression, and long-term salary commitments can make it difficult for employers to meet job candidates' salary demands. In lieu of higher salaries, employers are offering perks like remote work, wellness benefits…
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