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A New Deal for the Age of AI: How Democrats can hold Big Tech accountable
In 2018, House Democrats won 41 seats by hammering the message that Republicans, led by an unpopular president, gave sweetheart tax deals to a corrupt industry that hurt regular people. That year's villain was the health insurance industry. This…
Paul LePage, Ex-Governor of Maine, Flips House Seat to Republicans
Paul LePage, a bombastic former governor of Maine who once described himself as “Donald Trump before Donald Trump,” has defeated his progressive challenger, according to The Associated Press. He becomes the rare Republican in the…
Star Health bets on Young Star Neo to expand insurance penetration among young Indians
In a first, Young Star NEO keeps the customer's renewal premium constant until a claim is made, and even after a claim, the renewal premium is calculated at entry age + 1 year, instead of that equivalent to the customer's actual age at renewal, the…
2027 Open Season Exchange: OPM's Matt Kiley on healthcare decisions, future plans
As federal employees face another year of higher health insurance costs in 2027, the Office of Personnel Management is urging enrollees to shop carefully during Open Season, while also highlighting anti-fraud initiatives that officials hope will…
Democrats gather in Denver to debate party's future after US midterm wins
After winning control of the US Congress in the midterm elections, Democrats will descend on Denver on Thursday for a conference on the future of the party. The two-day conference, titled What's Next, presents itself as a forum to debate the…
The $3,000 procedure under 25s can't stop having
Blepharoplasty, an outpatient eyelid surgery costing around $3,000, has become one of the most requested facial plastic procedures in the US alongside nose jobs and facelifts. Surgeries in the US rose by 19 per cent to roughly 119,000 in 2025, with…
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Navigating the regulatory maze of influencer marketing
Influencer marketing has changed the way brands speak to consumers. What began largely as sponsored posts and celebrity endorsements has become integrated brand strategy. As the creator economy becomes more complex, a question remains: is the…
Trump administration fast-tracks ibogaine research for PTSD
Kennedy said the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, or ARPA-H, is committing up to $4.9 million to advance ibogaine research for PTSD to fast-track clinical trial development. The National Institute for Mental Health also announced a $20…
Inside Schumer's push to squash a brewing Democratic rebellion
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) is moving quickly to quash a brewing rebellion in his caucus by telling colleagues privately that he's locked up the votes to be majority leader and laying out a comprehensive plan for the new…
Here's what's behind the spiking Penobscot County budget
Rising health insurance costs, deferred maintenance and fully funding the county jail are driving Penobscot County's proposed 23% budget hike. The county's budget has risen sharply in recent years. Last year, commissioners approved a 15.6% jump.
Indefinite strike averted after Brigham and Women's hospital, nurses' union reach tentative deal
Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) in Boston and a union representing about 4,000 registered nurses reached a deal late Wednesday, averting an indefinite strike. 'We are pleased that Brigham and Women's Hospital has reached a tentative agreement…
College students rally in support of Starbucks baristas urging boycott over contract impasse
Starbucks baristas, students, elected officials and allies are holding rallies at over 40 college campuses across the US on Thursday to support the Starbucks Workers United boycott campaign as the union nears five years of deadlock with the company…
How predictive analytics is reshaping everyday business decisions - what employers actually look for
Every morning, before a hospital clinic opens its doors or a freight truck pulls out of a warehouse, algorithms have already weighed the odds of the day ahead—estimating patient turnouts, port delays, and employee turnover risks. This is the…
How the 7 healthcare workers who just got elected to Congress plan to fix our broken system
Last week's blue tsunami carried a lot of white coats: At least seven newly elected Democrats have medical degrees or nursing careers. Pediatrician Annie Andrews of South Carolina scored one of the most shocking Senate victories of election night…
Trying to Keep Your 2027 Retirement Healthcare Costs Down? 3 Things to Do During the Medicare Open Enrollment Period.
Medicare's annual open enrollment period runs through Dec. 7, 2026. It's most people's only opportunity to change their retirement health insurance coverage for next year, so it's worth taking some time to review your options, even if you're happy…
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