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Consumers don't believe multiple recent health insurance hikes are justified
The Health Insurance Authority (HIA) found that the vast majority of those with private medical cover do not shop around for better value and most have never switched plan or provider. There have been dozens of rises announced by all insurers in…
Rep. Elmer: On Providence exiting health insurance market
House Republican Leader Responds to Announcement that Providence is at Risk of Exiting the Health Insurance Market By Oregon House Republican Caucus, SALEM, Ore. — House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer (R-McMinnville) released the following…
Narayana Health Insurance widens Aditi footprint; enters six new cities
Narayana Health Insurance is scaling up its low-cost, hospital-linked health insurance play with the expansion of its Aditi plan into six new markets---Guwahati, Dharwad, Kolar, Jaipur, Jamshedpur, and Davanagere, marking a broader push towards a…
Why pharmacies keep closing and how lawmakers want to slow the trend
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG — Since July, Spotlight PA has…
How much Aussies REALLY need to retire
Consumer advocates say $322,000 is enough for retirees READ MORE: How much super you should have to live a comfortable life Every few months, someone in the superannuation industry declares that Australians now 'need' around $1million to retire…
Japan plans major insurance change to tackle falling birth rate
Japan is poised to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for childbirth under an expanded public health insurance initiative, as policymakers race to slow country's declining birth rate. The number of babies born in Japan fell for the 10th straight year in…
What is the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act and how could it change the sport?
Boxing in the United States is on the brink of significant change. The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act — the first proposed change in U.S. federal law on boxing since the introduction of…
Why is the US so expensive? Everything comes in a 'premium' version, from doctors' appointments to movies | Arwa Mahdawi
‘What's great about this country is America started the tradition where the richest consumers buy essentially the same things as the poorest,” Andy Warhol wrote in 1975. “You can be watching TV and see Coca-Cola, and you can…
Best Company for Medical Insurance in India: Which One Should You Trust?
It's tough to pick medical insurance in India, as it seems more of a gamble than anything else. Muddled terminology, so many plans and horror stories of claims make finding The best company for medical insurance in India a daunting process. Through…
What are the goals?' Some Republicans questioning $200 billion for Iran war.
The Pentagon is seeking $200 billion for President Donald Trump's war in Iran, and at least a few Republicans in Congress seem skeptical about writing that check. 'I am so tired of spending money elsewhere. I'm tired of the industrial war complex…
Dubai Health Authority Appoints Almadallah Healthcare Management to Manage 'Enaya' Programme
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced the appointment of Almadallah Healthcare Management to manage the unified government health insurance programme, ‘Enaya', effective 1 March 2026. The move forms part of a strategic direction…
Claims Denials and Appeals in ACA Marketplace Plans in 2024
Authors: Michelle Long, Justin Lo, and Kaye Pestaina The impact of claims denials is widely recognized by lawmakers and the public. According to a January 2026 KFF poll, two-thirds (66%) of insured adults believe delays and denials of health care…
Weight loss drugs strain state Medicaid budgets by billions
Medicaid, the largest source of health insurance coverage in the United States, covers one in five low-income Americans, including nearly 80 million children, adults, seniors, and people with disabilities. The program is funded jointly by the…
Baume-Schneider was against it - but had to remain silent
She had to defend the unpopular plan - when she didn't want it at all. Internal files show: Elisabeth Baume-Schneider fought against the higher deductible in the Federal Council. The Federal Council is planning to increase the minimum deductible…
DCCC launches geotargeted digital ad campaign hitting GOP for gas prices
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee shared with CNBC first its new ad campaigned targeting closely-watched districts across the country and lashing out at the GOP for high gas prices. Gas prices have risen sharply in the weeks since the…
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