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U.S. Health Insurers Step Up Prior Authorization Reforms
U.S. health insurers are accelerating efforts to streamline prior authorization requirements, with UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and Cigna on Friday detailing progress toward industry commitments aimed at reducing administrative burdens and speeding…
How Germany's public health insurance shake-up will affect families
Germany is planning a major overhaul of the public health insurance system, with plans to restrict free spousal co-insurance and reduce other benefits. Here's a look at the increasing costs families will have to consider in future. Please sign up…
After health insurance subsidies end, 30,000 Idahoans will be uninsured, government report says
After Congress failed to extend deeper subsidies for Americans' health insurance, an estimated 30,000 more Idahoans who had insurance are likely to be uninsured this year. That's according to a report from Your Health Idaho, the state's insurance…
Salem Grade School Board approves new roof for Hawthorn, looks at cost saving health insurance option
The Salem Grade School Board Thursday night approved the resurfacing of the Hawthorn School roof and called a special meeting next Tuesday to consider a new employee health insurance plan. The board accepted a $214,819 bid from Irwin and Sons for…
Tech guru Peter Diamandis breaks down Elon Musk's argument for government handouts in an AI-driven future
Elon Musk says an AI-driven future will mean government handouts and citizens not needing to save for retirement, so we asked his longtime friend and fellow techno-optimist, Peter Diamandis, to break down the argument behind those claims. 'Don't…
Most Americans Think the Job Market Will Get Worse. Here's Why That Matters.
The unemployment rate is low. The stock market is high. Consumer spending is healthy. But ask Americans how they feel about the economy, and they sound like there's a recession going on. That matters first because when people's perceptions of the…
Deputy raises concerns over sickness rates in civil service
Courtney SargentGuernsey, Guernsey A Guernsey politician has raised concerns that increasing staff sickness in Guernsey's civil service is having an impact on morale. Deputy Andy Cameron asked questions under rule 14 of the States' Rules of…
WGA Ratifies 4-Year Deal With AMPTP
It's official: The Writers Guild of America has a shiny new four-year deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Members approved the contract with 90.38% (or 4,282 votes) in favor. That left 9.62% (or 456 votes) opposed.
Two administrative moves are getting the attention of federal employees and retirees
Guest: John Hatton Title: Staff vice president of the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees Summary: OPM's request for more granular FEHB health data and the Postal Service's suspension of employer pension contributions raise…
Exclusive: Insurers align pre-treatment review requirements
Major health insurers including UnitedHealthcare, Humana and CVS Health/Aetna will adopt a single standard for health providers to request pre-treatment reviews starting next year, the insurers tell Axios. Why it matters: Health plans often deny or…
The Fake Radicals Stealing Lemons
The late political scientist James C. Scott endorsed what he called “anarchist calisthenics”—the regular practice of small acts of lawbreaking and disobedience. Jaywalk at an empty intersection. Have a beer in the park. Smuggle…
These stocks have the earnings mojo before they report next week
Amazon.com is one of many companies with strong earnings momentum that's slated to report first-quarter earnings next week. In the week ahead, more than 160 companies representing one-third of the S & P 500 will post their financial results for the…
Apogee (APOG) Q4 2026 Earnings Transcript
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET Chief Executive Officer — Donald Nolan Chief Financial Officer — Mark Augdahl Net Sales -- $351.4 million, up 1.6%, primarily driven by favorable pricing in the Metals segment and partially offset…
Montana marijuana advocate reacts to federal reclassification
The federal government's move to reschedule medical cannabis could bring swift changes for medical patients and state-regulated marijuana businesses. Montana marijuana advocates react to federal reclassification Kari Boiter, a member of the…
Why Molina Healthcare Stock Rocketed 14% Higher Today
Molina Healthcare (MOH +14.18%) was one of the healthier stocks on the exchange on Thursday. Investors were obviously impressed by the specialized insurer 's quarterly results, published just after market close the day before. They collectively…
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