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America's health insurance model crumbles under the success of modern medicine
Every fall, millions of Americans sit down for the same grim ritual: open enrollment. The insurance logos are familiar, and the email from HR still insists the company is “committed to offering competitive benefits.” Then the sticker…
Should you pay more for health insurance premiums or face tax penalties?
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Data from Nice Rx shows that employees are paying roughly 50% more for health insurance premiums than they were 10 years ago. In 2027, it could get worse. Health insurance costs are rising for a few reasons. Affordable…
Family Health Insurance Now Costs $28,303 -- But Workers at Small Companies Pay 42% More
Americans have grown accustomed to watching their paychecks shrink under the weight of rising expenses. Groceries cost more, housing consumes a larger share of household income, and utility bills keep climbing. Yet one of the biggest financial…
He Kept Driving for Uber and Paying for Health Insurance. Medicare Could Still Add a 10% Late-Enrollment Penalty
Take a man who just turned 65 and drives for Uber (NYSE:UBER | UBER Price Prediction) most weekdays. He pays hundreds of dollars a month for a health plan he bought himself. He figures a working man with insurance can put off Part B, the way his…
NH News Recap: Health insurance changes and a new season of Bear Brook
A new rule requiring people who receive Medicaid through the state's Granite Advantage program to prove that they spend at least 80 hours a month working, volunteering or in school could leave thousands in New Hampshire without insurance coverage.
Humana, UnitedHealthcare ending Medicare Advantage plans for 1 million seniors, insurers say
Two of the largest private health insurers in the U.S. are canceling some Medicare Advantage plans for seniors, CBS News has learned. Humana and UnitedHealthcare each said they are discontinuing the plans beginning next year, ending healthcare…
Americans' Challenges with Health Care Costs
Editorial Note: This brief was updated on October 23, 2026, to include the latest KFF polling data. It was originally published on December 14, 2021. For many years, KFF polling has found that the high cost of health care is a burden on U.S.
NHS patients warned they could miss out on travel refunds after three months
Patients must pay for their travel and claim back the costs within three months. NHS patients in England are being urged to check whether they can claim back the cost of getting to hospital, as waiting too long could mean losing out on a refund. If…
This is a piece about the elections, but at first it won't seem like it
Arkansas's congressional delegation is powerful. It comprises five committee chairmen and one Appropriations Subcommittee chair: Senate Ag Committee Chair John Boozman; Senate Intelligence Chair Tom Cotton; House Financial Services Chair French…
Trump is pushing a massive AI buildout. His own voters are wary of what comes with it
A new CNBC All-America Economic Survey finds 63% of registered voters oppose an AI data center within 10 miles of their home, while just 13% support one. Republican voters broadly support continued AI development, but many oppose the data centers…
Hamilton Holds Healthcare Stocks As Senate Rival Marshall Pushes PBM Restrictions
For Kansas Democrat Senate candidate Adam Hamilton, the pulpit isn't the only place he's built a financial stake. His financial disclosure reveals he is a shareholder in some of the healthcare industry's top corporations, as his Republican opponent…
Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses vote to reject hospital's contract offer
Updated: 4:59 AM EDT Oct 24, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Updated: 4:59 AM EDT Oct 24, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ BOSTON — Thousands of nurses employed at Brigham and Women's Hospital have voted to reject the hospital's 'last…
Medicare Advantage cuts leave millions scrambling to find coverage
Health care costs are climbing, putting new pressure on millions of Americans and raising questions about the coverage they can afford. According to KFF -- that's a health policy research organization -- premiums for employer-sponsored family…
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Form Union After 400% Raise
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are making a major power move, and this time, the victory isn't happening on the football field. After years of fighting for better pay and recognition, the famous squad has officially formed a union, giving its…
Nolte: Disney AI Patent Could Kill Jobs of Theme Park Character Actors
The Disney Grooming Syndicate has filed for an AI patent that could kill the job of every character actor in its theme parks. “Disney has quietly filed two patents to develop AI-powered characters that could make interacting with their…
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