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Are Americans done with health insurance?
Meanwhile, insurance plans often feel more like a burden than a benefit. Networks are narrowing. Red tape, like prior authorization, is becoming the norm. Long wait times leave patients discouraged from making a follow-up appointment. Coverage…
Why your health insurance may not cover as much as you think
Health insurance is an umbrella that promises to protect you when it rains. Unfortunately, only after it starts pouring will you notice the leaks – some minor, some humongous. Hence it always pays to be prepared for the leaks, just in case.
Oscar Health vs. UnitedHealth: Which Healthcare Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Deciding between a high-growth challenger and a stable industry giant is a classic investor dilemma. You might be weighing Oscar Health (OSCR 0.45%) against UnitedHealth Group (UNH 0.72%) for your 2026 portfolio. Oscar Health focuses on…
A new chapter of holistic care in Taiwan
As the world confronts the challenges of population aging and health care workforce shortages, digital transformation in health care is no longer optional but essential. Taiwan has introduced the “Healthy Taiwan” vision, placing…
An AI CEO explains how much he spent on Codex last month - and why he's still 'very nice' when prompting the technology
Dan Shipper says he doesn't write many of his routine emails. Instead, the CEO of Every — an AI-focused media, software, and consulting company — said he uses OpenAI's Codex to read his inbox, check his calendar, propose meeting…
Nearly 1 in 3 Indian children still underweight: What NFHS-6 says about childhood nutrition
Stunting and undernutrition continue to be a problem for one in three children, according to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6). Although it shows notable gains in healthcare and social development, significant gaps continue to…
Inflation won Trump the presidency, but could cost him the midterms
For such an uncannily successful politician, Donald Trump exhibits a perplexing political myopia. His most recent own-goal was endorsing Ken Paxton, a state attorney general, against four-term senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary for…
Govt. hospital in Tiruchi carried out over 1,000 paediatric surgeries in the past year
Over the past year, more than 1,000 paediatric surgeries have been carried out by the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital, attached to the K.A.P. Viswanatham Government Medical College, reflecting a growing trend of high-quality healthcare…
Major healthcare breaches expose medical records at 5 US providers
Millions of Americans could be at risk after a string of cyberattacks exposed sensitive personal and medical information held by healthcare providers across the country. The stolen data includes Social Security numbers, medical records, health…
West Bengal to implement National Health Mission with Rs 2,103 crore support; Ayushman Bharat coverage expanded
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday said the state is set to implement the National Health Mission, and the Centre has sanctioned Rs 2,103 crore for the scheme. Addressing a programme of the health department in Kolkata…
Opinion: The need for solidarity in economic struggle
In my current job, I help people cultivate “adulting” skills. My clientele is disproportionately adult men. I have observed firsthand that men — particularly those who are unemployed, under-employed or engaged in wage labor…
We're nearing a financial burnout crisis. And it's only getting worse
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Between interest rates, inflation, the Budget, ongoing global instability and volatile share markets, it feels like every time you try to so much as…
Lessons from 'The Pit': Why a Sabbatical May Beat Early Retirement
When you work in an intense field like medicine, your job might eventually take a toll on your mental health. In 2025, 49.8% of emergency medical practitioners reported at least one symptom of burnout, according to the American Medical Association.
Geode Capital Management LLC Has $1.15 Billion Stake in Aflac Incorporated $AFL
Geode Capital Management LLC lowered its stake in shares of Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL - Free Report) by 2.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 10,468,990 shares of the financial services…
Triodos Investment Management BV Reduces Position in Elevance Health, Inc. $ELV
Triodos Investment Management BV lessened its position in shares of Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV - Free Report) by 11.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned…
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