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The Clock Is Ticking For Republicans To Overhaul Health Insurance
Expiring pandemic-era ACA subsidies could lead to a sharp rise in premiums in 2026, leaving millions to pay more or lose coverage. Lawmakers are weighing extensions, new restrictions, or HSA-based alternatives as competing Republican and White…
Will Trump Seize His Hour and Push for His Admired Universal Health Insurance?
When asked what they like most about Trump, fervent supporters often say, “He says what he thinks.” Well, not always. Donald Trump has long supported government-run universal healthcare – well before he had to deal with a…
Will increases in health insurance premiums threaten homebuying?
As Congress debates whether to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies set to expire, Americans may face steep increases in health insurance premiums — a jolt that could directly threaten homebuying prospects and keep many current…
Wanted: High-Quality, Affordable Health Insurance For Teachers
(Opinion) The dark days are here. Daylight hours are getting shorter and 2025 is dwindling — so is the opportunity for public school teachers like me to get a fair contract. Our union, the New Haven Federation of Teachers (NHFT), is in the…
After Shutdown, Federal Employees Face New Uncertainty: Affording Health Insurance
Larry Humphreys, a retired Federal Emergency Management Agency worker in Moultrie, Georgia, says he and his wife won't be traveling much next year after their monthly health insurance premium payment increases more than 40%, to $938. Humphreys, 68…
State warns of unlicensed health insurance plans being marketed to Mainers
The Maine Bureau of Insurance is warning state residents about unlicensed health insurance marketers soliciting private information. Mainers searching for health insurance online are being contacted by salespeople promoting coverage through LifeX…
Medicare for All Disappeared. Its Popularity Didn't.
In early 2020, all roads in American politics led to Medicare for All. The policy demand, shorthand for a universal, tax-funded, single-payer health insurance plan, began its ascent four years prior when it was elevated by Bernie Sanders's first…
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Medical insurance in India - Tax benefits & smart investment tips
When it comes to financial planning, one thing that deserves a top spot on your checklist is medical insurance. Indian health insurance has evolved rapidly over the years. What began as a simple reimbursement plan has now become a well-rounded…
Mass General Nurses Oppose Consolidation of Health System's Burn Units
Nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) in Boston are voicing their opposition to the health system's decision to move its burn unit to Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Earlier this week, Mass General announced its plan to unify the two…
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RHOSLC Star Mary Cosby's Son Robert's Wife Files for Divorce Weeks After His Latest Arrest for Allegedly Violating Restraining Order
Alexiana Arian Smokoff has filed for divorce from Robert Cosby Jr., the son of RHOSLC star Mary Cosby The filing comes after his recent arrest for violating a prior restraining order on Nov. 9 Robert Jr. was previously arrested on assault charges…
Medicare Negotiates 71% Discount on Novo's Ozempic, Wegovy
The US government said Tuesday it negotiated a 71% discount off of the list price of Novo Nordisk A/S 's blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy for patients in Medicare, the federal health insurance program for the elderly. Medicare plans already get…
Man filmed for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th pregnancy announcement goes viral
A montage of videos showing a man's reaction to becoming a father for the first, second, third and fourth time has gone viral on Instagram, earning over 12 million views. The hilarious Instagram clip, shared by his wife Mary Catherine Reed (@…
Social And Ethical Concerns Of The Genomic Revolution
Doctor giving advice for little girl while talking to her father during visit Genomic screening is rapidly moving from the margins of medicine into routine care. This creates a moment in which decisions made now will determine whether it prevents…
UnitedHealthcare Contract Deadline at Two Health Systems Looms
UnitedHealthcare is currently in talks with two Midwestern health systems over contracts that are set to expire at the end of the year. SSM Health is a Catholic, nonprofit health system based in St. Louis, Missouri, that serves communities in…
Letters: Two conflicting views on DEI debate
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... John W. White, in his guest column “Censorship and complicity in Florida's universities” (Nov. 23), wrote in support of social justice. But he totally avoids the subject of how DEI…
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