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A New Deal for the Age of AI: How Democrats can hold Big Tech accountable
In 2018, House Democrats won 41 seats by hammering the message that Republicans, led by an unpopular president, gave sweetheart tax deals to a corrupt industry that hurt regular people. That year's villain was the health insurance industry. This…
Star Health bets on Young Star Neo to expand insurance penetration among young Indians
In a first, Young Star NEO keeps the customer's renewal premium constant until a claim is made, and even after a claim, the renewal premium is calculated at entry age + 1 year, instead of that equivalent to the customer's actual age at renewal, the…
2027 Open Season Exchange: OPM's Matt Kiley on healthcare decisions, future plans
As federal employees face another year of higher health insurance costs in 2027, the Office of Personnel Management is urging enrollees to shop carefully during Open Season, while also highlighting anti-fraud initiatives that officials hope will…
The $3,000 procedure under 25s can't stop having
Blepharoplasty, an outpatient eyelid surgery costing around $3,000, has become one of the most requested facial plastic procedures in the US alongside nose jobs and facelifts. Surgeries in the US rose by 19 per cent to roughly 119,000 in 2025, with…
Health Care Flat on Rotation to Tech - Health Care Roundup
Health-care companies were more or less flat as traders rotated back into the technology sector. Defensive health insurance companies such as UnitedHealth Group lost ground. Shares of online pharmacy Hims & Hers rose sharply, recouping some of…
Trump administration fast-tracks ibogaine research for PTSD
Kennedy said the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, or ARPA-H, is committing up to $4.9 million to advance ibogaine research for PTSD to fast-track clinical trial development. The National Institute for Mental Health also announced a $20…
Inside Schumer's push to squash a brewing Democratic rebellion
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) is moving quickly to quash a brewing rebellion in his caucus by telling colleagues privately that he's locked up the votes to be majority leader and laying out a comprehensive plan for the new…
Indefinite strike averted after Brigham and Women's hospital, nurses' union reach tentative deal
Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) in Boston and a union representing about 4,000 registered nurses reached a deal late Wednesday, averting an indefinite strike. 'We are pleased that Brigham and Women's Hospital has reached a tentative agreement…
College students rally in support of Starbucks baristas urging boycott over contract impasse
Starbucks baristas, students, elected officials and allies are holding rallies at over 40 college campuses across the US on Thursday to support the Starbucks Workers United boycott campaign as the union nears five years of deadlock with the company…
Brigham nurses and hospital reach tentative contract agreement, averting Thursday's planned strike with hours to spare
Add Boston.com on Google (opens in a new tab) Add Boston.com as your preferred source on Google to see more of our stories. Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses and Mass General Brigham management agreed on a tentative contract during a last-ditch…
Trying to Keep Your 2027 Retirement Healthcare Costs Down? 3 Things to Do During the Medicare Open Enrollment Period.
Medicare's annual open enrollment period runs through Dec. 7, 2026. It's most people's only opportunity to change their retirement health insurance coverage for next year, so it's worth taking some time to review your options, even if you're happy…
Nearly A Quarter Of Americans Are Behind On Their Credit Card Debt
As last week's midterm elections revealed, Americans are struggling deeply with the cost-of-living crisis. Recent analysis has shown how the issue is worsening, with nearly a quarter of Americans behind on their debt. CBS News reports that a report…
Luzerne County 911 holding job fairs to fill 24 dispatcher openings
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RPS data breach: Former students at risk after dark web leak
Former Richmond Public Schools students could be caught up in last month's cybersecurity attack, after the district confirmed personal information was posted on the dark web. Why it matters: Once exposed, sensitive data can be shared or sold to…
Opinion: Our healthcare system is failing us. There are alternatives.
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 Ben Hagopian is a direct primary care physician in South Portland.
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