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Gen Z and millennials are rapidly taking advantage of this health insurance tip for freelancers
When Madelyn Roman, 31, wanted to go freelance, the biggest barrier she faced wasn't how she would make money, but how she would afford healthcare. Like many people in the U.S., Madelyn's health insurance was tied to her employer. But then she…
Enrollment Shifts Leave U.S. Health Insurers Facing Uneven 2027 Costs
Enrollment changes across U.S. public health programs and Affordable Care Act marketplaces may create different cost pressures for insurers heading into 2027, as medical spending remains elevated. A smaller ACA marketplace pool with greater health…
Why do only 2 health insurers sell plans on Vermont's exchange? - VTDigger
Over the weekend, Andrew Garland, an executive at BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont, found himself at Home Depot staring down the array of tools that “all seemed to do the same thing,” he said. DeWalt? Milwaukee? It's a version of…
Shriram General Insurance takes 'baby steps' into health insurance: MD & CEO Anil Aggarwal
Currently, over 90 per cent of the general insurer's business is coming from the motor segment. The insurer has a target of generating around 15 per cent of its business from non-motor segments by financial year 2029-30. “Our main focus area…
Open enrollment is squeezing small businesses. Nearly 70% want outside help
With businesses now overseeing open enrollment for their workers, many employers admit they're struggling to find ways to finance and organize increasingly complex benefit plans. Yet rather than decide to simply cut those programs as too costly and…
Democrats' US election sweep brings the price of their promised social contract into focus
Is this an opportunity for a new America? As the Reagan revolution four decades ago launched US society down the path to low taxes and meager solidarity, perhaps the Republican bloodbath last week could turn US politics toward building a new social…
Inclusive Insurance and the Road to Global Health
Serious illness rarely arrives as a single shock. Treatment has to be paid for at the moment the household's earning capacity is reduced, and families must absorb both burdens at once. In the 2025 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Global Monitoring…
Google turns Gemini towards medical paperwork
Google Cloud has officially announced Gemini for healthcare, bringing agentic AI to the sector. In a press release, Google said that the new initiative aims to 'unify the disparate clinical, operational, and administrative systems central to…
MusiCares' 2026 Wellness in Music Survey: 5 Statistics That Paint a Sobering Picture
MusiCares shared key findings from its 2026 Wellness in Music Survey on Tuesday (Nov. 10), revealing that financial instability, limited access to healthcare and persistent mental health challenges remain closely interconnected across the music…
Mass General Brigham and nurses fail to reach contract agreement as strike looms
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. Unionized nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Mass General Brigham management could not reach an agreement during…
Anthropic opens Australian retail IPO offering as AI scrutiny intensifies
Anthropic's Australian retail IPO offering is on Wednesday and scheduled to close on Nov. 17, according to participating broker Stake. The Claude maker has applied to list its Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker…
Best pet insurance for cats in 2026: Compare top companies
A cat may spend most of its life indoors and still develop a costly medical condition. Kidney disease, urinary problems, dental illnesses and other health issues can lead to repeated veterinary visits, expensive procedures or ongoing medication.
Axios Live: Democrats have a 'mandate' on health care affordability, Rep. Raul Ruiz says
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Lower costs and broader access to medical care are priorities for Democrats after the ' blue tsunami ' of the midterm elections, Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) said at an Axios Live event. Why it matters: Health care costs have…
Hearing aid giant Amplifon reveals data breach hits thousands of US customers - Social Security numbers and medical information stolen
Amplifon Americas disclosed a cyberattack that exposed personal, insurance, and healthcare-related information Stolen data included medical records and identifiers, with some individuals also losing Social Security numbers Company is offering…
Spain's first general strike in 14 years brings clashing social and political desires to the fore
Millions of Spain's workers are striking Wednesday to demand that the government remedy the nation's housing crisis less than three weeks before a national election that could catapult the far right to power. Spain's first general strike in 14…
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