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More Americans Are Losing Health Insurance-And Everyone Will Pay
Dr. Elaine Batchlor, CEO of MLK Community Hospital in Los Angeles, already knows what will happen if her hospital closes. All she has to do is remember King Drew, a similar safety net hospital that provided care to a large share of low-income…
Why Preventive Health Check-Ups Matter In Family Insurance Plans
Healthcare is no longer limited to seeking treatment after an illness occurs. Increasingly, families are recognising the value of preventive care in maintaining long-term well-being. Regular health assessments can help individuals stay informed…
Boston Scientific says unlikely to meet 2026 sales, profit forecast after cyberattack
Sept 8 (Reuters) - Boston Scientific said on Tuesday it no longer expects to meet its previously issued third-quarter and full-year 2026 sales and adjusted profit forecasts, after a cybersecurity incident disrupted the medical…
Another premium shock looms-some policyholders will pay up to 20 percent more
The canton of Schaffhausen leads the way in terms of increases in health insurance premiums. In contrast, several cantons are currently seeing a decline in costs, including Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Bern, Thurgau, Geneva, and, above all, Zug. (Stock…
The Republican Origins of Medicare for All
“Medicare for All” has once again become a rallying cry for progressives on the 2026 midterms campaign trail. Picking up on a theme that Sen. Bernie Sanders elevated in Democratic politics during his 2016 primary run, the idea that…
2026 candidates target health care 'corruption'
Campaigning on health care used to mean talking about coverage or costs. Now, in the run-up to the midterms, it's just as likely to focus on 'corruption.' The big picture: Candidates are accusing primary or general election opponents of being in…
Boston Scientific says it's unlikely to meet 2026 sales and profit forecast after cyberattack
Boston Scientific had said in July it expected 2026 adjusted earnings of $3.28 to $3.32 per share, and forecast 2026 net sales growth between 5.5% and 6.5% on a reported basis. For the third quarter, the company expected adjusted earnings to be in…
This Labor Day, It's Time for a New Social Contract With Workers
On Monday morning, a teaching artist leaves a Bronx public school after leading music class. In the afternoon, she edits a nonprofit newsletter. That evening, she performs at a community theater. She works three jobs and pays taxes on every dollar…
GreenShield Appoints Dave Jones as Executive Vice President & Head of Payer Solutions
Senior industry leader joins GreenShield as the organization scales Canada's first integrated payer-provider model and advances its mission of Better Health for All. TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2026 /CNW/ -- GreenShield, Canada's only national non-profit…
Silmo Wants to Be Eyewear's Launchpad, Not Just Its Showcase
PARIS — “Everything starts here.” Writ large on billboards and banners, this motto is what organizers of the Silmo eyewear and optical fair would like visitors to understand even before setting foot at the 2026 edition, which…
How the NHS backlog fuelled a private equity gold rush in UK health market
Private equity firms have been circling several UK sectors, driven by a perfect storm of undervalued assets and large cash stockpiles, but the latest Spire Healthcare deal showed that external investment's strong interest in the private healthcare…
60 Dirty Truths That A Regular Person Would Be Disgusted By But Industry Insiders Had To Get Used To
Antibiotics are unecessarily over prescribed and one day we will have super bug that nothing will work on. It's not necessarily dirty in the traditional sense but I worked as a bouncer at a downtown dive bar in a mid sized town for many many years.
I left Texas for Europe more than a decade ago. Living in France is affordable, and I'm happier.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Leah Young, a 34-year-old from Dallas who moved to Spain in 2015. Young is the founder of Fearless Abroad, a company that helps Americans working remotely relocate to Europe. The conversation…
Temp Agencies And Unemployment: Solution Or Temporary Fix?
This article is an opinion piece and reflects the personal views and experiences of the author. It does not necessarily represent the opinions of Baller Alert, its staff, or affiliates. All individuals are encouraged to form their own perspectives…
Cravings 'like heroin withdrawal': what happens when weight-loss drugs don't work?
When Mercedes was told by her doctor that she could be prescribed GLP-1 weight loss jabs in 2024, she broke down. “[When] she said yes, I cried in her office. And I didn't really stop crying for a week,” she said. “Finally…
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