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Reduced health insurance payments for hospital births had a bigger impact on sterilization rates than correcting an injustice
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) For decades, female sterilization has been one of the most common forms of birth control in the U.S.: 11.5% of U.S.
Reduced health insurance payments for hospital births had a bigger impact on sterilization rates than correcting an injustice
For decades, female sterilization has been one of the most common forms of birth control in the U.S.: 11.5% of U.S. women, ages 15-49, use female sterilization as their primary contraceptive method – nearly identical to the pill. But the…
This Healthcare Giant Is Quietly Becoming an AI Powerhouse
After a very difficult 2025, UnitedHealth Group (UNH +1.45%) has rebounded sharply in 2026, and artificial intelligence (AI) is a contributing factor to its recovery. Health insurance is an increasingly complex business that requires processing…
Aggressive intermediary-led competition hurting general insurers' profitability: report
Aggressive intermediary-led competition is hurting profitability across the general insurance sector, said consulting firm Praxis Global Alliance in a report reiterating insurance regulator IRDAI's growing concerns over rising commissions and…
The next evolution of American healthcare is here
Every Democratic administration in the past century — no exceptions — came to Washington promising to rewire the healthcare system, mainly to protect Americans from the costs of illness. So did most Republican administrations…
I gave up a 6-figure career to care for my father at home. He died, and I'm still struggling financially.
This story is based on an interview with Suzanne Horton, 48, a mental health therapist from Tacoma, Washington. It has been edited for length and clarity. My caring journey started at the end of October 2019, when my father's neighbor showed up on…
UnitedHealth set to snap six straight sessions of losses (UNH:NYSE)
Strong revenue growth, profitability, positive analyst ratings, proactive capital management, and recent earnings beats are driving UNH's stock performance. Major risks include government intervention in healthcare and the ongoing DOJ antitrust…
Ziff Davis: Sell The Accenture Pop Before The Core Erodes Further (NASDAQ:ZD)
Ziff Davis is rated Sell after a 20% YTD gain driven solely by the $1.2B Connectivity division sale to Accenture. Post-sale, ZD faces structural revenue declines, especially a 13% YoY drop in its Tech & Shopping segment due to AI-driven traffic…
Healthcare Stocks Are on Fire -- Don't Miss These Opportunities
The healthcare sector just had its best week in six months. The State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV +1.17%), which tracks the healthcare sector of the S&P 500 index, is up 3.3% over the past five trading sessions. That blows away…
With split vote, City Council effort to reject Wu's budget fails
With frustration mounting over cuts included in Mayor Michelle Wu 's budget proposal for the next fiscal year, some members of the Boston City Council have been floating the idea of rejecting her proposal outright in an effort to pressure her to…
Plaintiffs' bar v. Sanity: The fight for effective tort reform
Last year, for instance, the City of La Crosse, Wisconsin, filed suit against a handful of fire truck manufacturers, claiming they were conspiring to keep fire truck prices high. Several other municipalities have been convinced to join the suit…
I couldn't find a full-time job after college for 4 years. I'm now glad I didn't jump into my career immediately.
After graduating from the journalism program at Arizona State University — at which I held jobs such as sandwich artist, trampoline park traffic monitor, beach snack shack cashier, writing tutor, and library aide — I moved to Los…
Intermediary commissions take toll on insurance cos profit: Praxis study
While India's general insurance industry celebrates a decade of 11 per cent annual growth, an independent study by Praxis Global Alliance finds scale has not built profitability. India's top insurers run combined ratios of 110–113 per cent…
Stephen Miller: Elections A Choice Between White Supremacy Or Ghetto
Stephen Miller's influence in the White House has reportedly “ quietly diminished ” of late, but the guy who could easily make you lose your appetite just by looking at him is still Donald Trump's White House deputy chief of staff for…
What to Do With Extra Cash After You've Maxed Out Your Retirement Accounts
Many people struggle to find money for retirement savings, period. So if you're in a position where you've maxed out contributions to your IRA or 401(k) but still have money you're able to save, you're in a great spot. The good news is that you…
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