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The growing thirst for health insurance trustbusting
The idea of breaking up big health insurance companies has suddenly entered the political conversation, even if it faces long odds of ever actually happening. Why it matters: Politicians across the ideological spectrum are increasingly convinced…
Germany: Government commission on the future of health insurance funds declares war on the working class
On Monday, the Health Finance Commission presented its proposals for the future of the statutory health insurance system (Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung, GKV). Its report, which the experts drafted on behalf of the government, amounts to an open…
Diabetes advocates hold out hope as a bipartisan bill revives efforts to lower insulin costs
NEW YORK (AP) — Two-year-old Bain Brandon has Type 1 diabetes and needs insulin to live. But even with health insurance, the price tag isn't cheap. A one-month supply of insulin vials and a three-month supply of backup pens for the…
Trump unveils 100 percent tariff on branded pharmaceutical imports
After threatening to impose tariffs on drugmakers throughout 2025 to secure Most Favored Nation (MFN) agreements, President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order imposing tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals made outside the U.S. “I have…
Opinion: All Mainers need relief from rising cost of health care
The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Ann Woloson is executive director of Consumers for Affordable Health…
Beware Dr. Chatbot: Privacy laws don't protect health care data from AI
Americans are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT for something deeply personal: their health. They are asking about symptoms, medications, mental health struggles and even sharing lab results and imaging reports. For…
Is This Healthcare Stock Undervalued Relative to Its Growth Potential?
Healthcare stocks have been beaten down yet again in 2026. Whether pharmaceutical companies or health insurers, the entire sector's stock prices are generally down. One stock that keeps hitting new lows is Oscar Health (OSCR +1.62%). This is even…
AI is doing the dirty work for insurance companies, and it's getting worse
Insurance claims adjusters have never had a reputation for generosity. But at least they were human. That's changing fast, and not in your favor. A report by Futurism details how AI automation is now a major trend in personal insurance, the health…
Pharmaceuticals face 100% tariffs in US - unless they have a deal
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporter Patented medicines will face a 100% tariff entering the US - but companies can still avoid the taxes by striking deals with the administration, the White House has said. US President Donald Trump ordered the…
We had to pull $20,000 from our retirement fund to stay afloat. It felt risky, but it was the only way.
'It's got good bones,' the seller said, as if he had to sell it to me. He didn't. We both knew I was already in love with the house. For some, a kitchen that hasn't been touched since 1948 would be a total gut renovation, but I'm enamored by the…
ZYXIQ INVESTOR DEADLINE APPROACHING: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Reminds Zynex Investors of Securities Class Action Deadline on April 21, 2026
Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com. As…
Forget credit cards. Here's where to earn bulk Qantas points now
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. You could almost hear a cheer go up around the country when debit and credit…
Insurers Release Prior Authorization Denial Rates
Most insurers have been compliant with public reporting requirements for prior authorization issued by the CMS, but whether the increased transparency actually helps patients is still an open question. In keeping with the CMS Interoperability and…
Health tech breach exposes 3.4M patient records
Another major healthcare cyberattack has surfaced, and it involves a company most patients have never heard of. A health technology company that helps doctors verify insurance coverage has confirmed hackers stole personal and medical information…
The Best Pulse Oximeter for Home Use
A fingertip pulse oximeter shines light through the fingertip to estimate the percentage of oxygen in the blood. This can be an easy, relatively inexpensive, and noninvasive way to monitor your health, particularly if you have tested positive for…
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