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Should the US fund health insurance or leave it to the market?
Health insurance has once again become a battleground in US politics. With costs rising and government subsidies under pressure, Republicans and Democrats remain sharply divided over how much the government should pay for health insurance and how…
I'm thinking about a second job' Arizonan braces for potential health insurance cost increase
Brian Flahive is considering taking on a second job — not for extra spending money, but to afford health insurance. The 60-year-old self-employed Marana resident with pre-existing conditions is among millions who could face higher health…
Democrats pivot to affordability
The Democrats who won last week's elections focused on pocketbook issues, so going forward, they'll take any opportunity to blame Republicans for rising costs. While the messaging throughout the shutdown focused mainly on the Affordable Care Act…
3 Top Factors Driving Increased Employer Healthcare Costs
Mehb Khoja is Chief Growth Officer at BCS Financial, host of the Firm & Final podcast, and a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. Open any news source these days, and you'll see numerous headlines about increasing healthcare costs and rising…
How much does it really cost when accidents happen abroad?
READ MORE: REVEALED: The most common reason why Brits get their travel insurance claim rejected When things go wrong abroad – whether in an accident or when a health issue crops up – the costs can quickly add rise. Medical treatment…
The Real Reason Small Businesses Struggle To Offer Good Jobs
Small business owner and employee in discussion Ask any small business owner what keeps them up at night, and the answer is rarely ambition—it's arithmetic. Balancing payroll, benefits, rent, and rising costs in an uncertain economy leaves…
From Caitlin Clark To Gail K. Boudreaux, These Sports Skills Help Women Win Big In Their Careers
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 19: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever looks on during the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. There's no denying that Caitlin Clark's legendary run with…
Canadian boycott of US travel shows no sign of slowing - BBC News
Still, with Canadians choosing to travel closer to home, the country's own tourism industry has gotten a boost. Canada's tourism sector made a record-breaking C$59bn from May to August of 2025, up 6% from the same period last year, mostly because…
How Vocational Experts Support Individuals Reentering The Workforce
Vocational experts are here to help. Through the Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work (TTW) Program, vocational professionals at Employment Networks (ENs) or state Vocational Rehabilitation agencies (VRs) provide personalized guidance…
When Health Data Becomes a Target: Understanding the Hidden Risks in Medical Record Systems
Press enter or click to view image in full size In the current hyperconnected healthcare setting, medical information has become one of the most coveted resources available in the digital underground. Hospitals, therapy providers, and medical…
Why Health Plans Need To Prioritize Solving Barriers To Care
Valerie Cerra, Chief of Staff at GroundGame.Health, is a healthcare industry veteran leading with a new lens in solving barriers to care. In late 2024, I authored an article suggesting that 2025 might be the year health plans start working at the…
Building An Insurance Agency: The Choice Between LOA Or Broker Model
Drew Gurley, Founder of Redbird Advisors and EVP of Growth for Senior Market Advisors, a Medicare FMO. If you've been in the insurance industry long enough for rookie agents to pick your brain, you've probably heard this question: 'Should I go LOA…
Texas hospital giant joins battle over who decides what your care costs
Houston Methodist has joined a growing national push to challenge how health insurance companies decide what hospitals and providers get paid—a legal battle that could ultimately change what Texans pay for care. The Houston-based hospital…
PacificSource, St. Charles broker deal for in-network coverage
PacificSource and St. Charles Health System reached an agreement Thursday that will allow Medicare Advantage and commercial pay patients to remain in-network. The agreement assures Medicare Advantage patients will remain in-network for the next…
A BlackRock-Backed Roofing Conglomerate Goes Bust
At 9 a.m. on a Tuesday in late October, as Nathan Hendricks drove to a cabinet installation job in Elk Grove, Calif., he got a call from his office. His employer, Reborn Cabinets, had shut down. All its workers were supposed to return their company…
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