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Gen Z and millennials are rapidly taking advantage of this health insurance tip for freelancers
When Madelyn Roman, 31, wanted to go freelance, the biggest barrier she faced wasn't how she would make money, but how she would afford healthcare. Like many people in the U.S., Madelyn's health insurance was tied to her employer. But then she…
Why do only 2 health insurers sell plans on Vermont's exchange? - VTDigger
Over the weekend, Andrew Garland, an executive at BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont, found himself at Home Depot staring down the array of tools that “all seemed to do the same thing,” he said. DeWalt? Milwaukee? It's a version of…
Fixing the Job Market Should Be Democrats' Top Priority
Kathryn Anne Edwards, Columnist When it comes to the economy, newly elected Democrats have an intimidating to-do list. Voters were clear that they are struggling to afford their life, so the party needs to address deeply entrenched problems in…
Inclusive Insurance and the Road to Global Health
Serious illness rarely arrives as a single shock. Treatment has to be paid for at the moment the household's earning capacity is reduced, and families must absorb both burdens at once. In the 2025 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Global Monitoring…
Google turns Gemini towards medical paperwork
Google Cloud has officially announced Gemini for healthcare, bringing agentic AI to the sector. In a press release, Google said that the new initiative aims to 'unify the disparate clinical, operational, and administrative systems central to…
MusiCares' 2026 Wellness in Music Survey: 5 Statistics That Paint a Sobering Picture
MusiCares shared key findings from its 2026 Wellness in Music Survey on Tuesday (Nov. 10), revealing that financial instability, limited access to healthcare and persistent mental health challenges remain closely interconnected across the music…
Rutgers receives grant to explore drug overdose trends among youth
With a $2.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, Rutgers researchers will conduct a five-year study exploring trends in drug overdoses in adolescents and young adults. Drug overdose deaths have risen sharply over the past decade…
Best pet insurance for cats in 2026: Compare top companies
A cat may spend most of its life indoors and still develop a costly medical condition. Kidney disease, urinary problems, dental illnesses and other health issues can lead to repeated veterinary visits, expensive procedures or ongoing medication.
Axios Live: Democrats have a 'mandate' on health care affordability, Rep. Raul Ruiz says
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Lower costs and broader access to medical care are priorities for Democrats after the ' blue tsunami ' of the midterm elections, Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) said at an Axios Live event. Why it matters: Health care costs have…
Hearing aid giant Amplifon reveals data breach hits thousands of US customers - Social Security numbers and medical information stolen
Amplifon Americas disclosed a cyberattack that exposed personal, insurance, and healthcare-related information Stolen data included medical records and identifiers, with some individuals also losing Social Security numbers Company is offering…
Before taking an employee buyout, make these 3 considerations, says employment law attorney
Lourdes Balduque | Moment | Getty Images Layoffs are not the only way companies are shrinking their workforces. Two major companies in different industries announced employee buyouts on Oct. 26. Microsoft announced plans to extend buyout packages…
David Crowley Promised Medicaid Expansion. Looks Like That'll Be Harder Than He Thought.
Wisconsin 's governor-elect David Crowley ran on a platform of expanding BadgerCare, the state's Medicaid program, to make things 'affordable' for Wisconsinites. Back in October, Crowley wouldn't say how much his expansion would cost taxpayers, but…
Number of Emiratis in UAE Workforce Rose 404% Since Nafis Began
At a session during the UAE Government Annual Meetings on Nov. 10, Human Resources and Emiratisation Minister Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar said the Nafis program, launched in 2021, was followed by a 404% rise in Emiratis working in the country, Gulf…
The 'let them eat ballrooms' election
Days later, Americans went to the polls and delivered not merely a blue wave, but a blue tsunami. Economic anxiety was cited by pollsters as the reason behind the political backlash. Voters struggling with the cost of housing, healthcare…
Sunlife and Kansas City Royals help students build healthy habits through Royal Moves fitness program
Royal Moves had 360 student participants this year, from four Kansas City Public Schools elementary schools: George Washington Carver, George Melcher, Phillis Wheatley and Garfield. Following a program kickoff on September 25 at the Royals game…
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