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EDITORIAL: Vermont turns to the free market to lower health insurance costs
Those who believe government can provide health insurance better than the free market need to look at Vermont. For years, Vermont has geared its health-care policy toward creating a single-payer system. Perhaps that's not a surprise given that the…
TN govt to expand scope of CM health insurance scheme: Minister Arunraj
Tamil Nadu Health Minister K G Arunraj on Sunday said that the government is discussing on expanding the scope of the state's medical insurance plan, CMCHIS, to cover a broader range of medical procedures. 'The Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health…
Thousands Of Seniors May Lose Medicare Advantage As Plan Exits Escalate
News that big Medicare Advantage insurer Humana will once again pull back from some markets is the first major sign more exits from other companies are likely as well for 2027. News last week that big Medicare Advantage insurer Humana will once…
Ozempic is changing workplace etiquette - and making everyone uncomfortable
As a group of Isabel Haneder's colleagues sat down for lunch, the conversation quickly turned to saggy breasts and shrinking butts. One person was marveling at how celebrities were able to drop large amounts of weight — due, they assumed, to…
Malaysia cracks down on social media hiking trend after jump in numbers needing rescue
Malaysia's government is tightening hiking rules nationwide after a social media trend left increasing numbers of adventurers needing to be rescued when they became lost or stranded in remote locations. In the first five months of 2026, Malaysia…
Secret sleep condition caused me to gain 40lbs despite healthy life
A woman gained 40lbs in six months, despite eating and exercising the same as before. Lex Banach, 29, felt like she was going “insane” when she began to rapidly put on weight, despite eating well and going to the gym regularly. After…
Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season
The bill generally funds the federal government at current levels though Dec. 11. The House has passed a similar measure, but it did not include various exceptions sought by the White House. Senators have been spending recent days negotiating which…
RFK Jr., Oz claim fraud crackdown drove ACA enrollment drop, but analysts cite rising costs
The Trump administration credits its fraud control efforts for the disappearance of millions of people from Obamacare rolls rather than a sharp rise in premiums — a claim disputed by policy experts that glosses over the reality that many…
Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season
WASHINGTON — Key senators unveiled a short-term spending bill on Sunday that would keep federal agencies funded past the midterm elections and into early December as they look to avoid a government shutdown during the middle of campaign…
US officials focus on identification and rapid action as measles cases rise
Measles outbreaks are igniting throughout the United States as the nation passes the highest case count in 30 years – putting greater pressure on state and local health departments and highlighting the importance of early identification and…
The Simple Mistake Costing Travelers Thousands In Denied Insurance Claims
A missing receipt could ruin your trip. Here's how to bulletproof your travel insurance claim. When something goes wrong on the road — a flight delay, vanishing luggage, illness — you file a travel insurance claim, expecting a quick…
Healthscope meets landlords to head off private equity break-up threat
Boardroom veteran Helen Nugent, who is leading Healthscope's bid to become a not-for-profit, will meet the group's landlords this week to mend relationships and potentially broker a deal that would keep Australia's second-largest private hospital…
No extraordinary spending planned this fiscal, says Niva Bupa; insurer eyes EoM reduction
Although Niva Bupa Health Insurance currently has a 100 basis points headroom in terms of Expenses of Management (EOM) ratio, the insurer does not have plans for any extraordinary increase in spending this fiscal as its is looking to reduce the…
Research Analysts Offer Predictions for AFG Q3 Earnings
Don't Overlook Hidden Gem Kinsale As Rallies To New Highs American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG - Free Report) - Equities researchers at Zacks Research raised their Q3 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for American Financial Group in a…
Cosatu's call for action: solutions for South Africa's economic crisis
At the upcoming national congress, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) will unite workers from across the country to confront the pressing economic challenges facing the working class, including the soaring cost of living and rising…
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