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More Americans Are Losing Health Insurance-And Everyone Will Pay
Dr. Elaine Batchlor, CEO of MLK Community Hospital in Los Angeles, already knows what will happen if her hospital closes. All she has to do is remember King Drew, a similar safety net hospital that provided care to a large share of low-income…
'Not sustainable': Some U.S. small businesses forced to drop health-insurance coverage amid skyrocketing costs * WorldNetDaily * by Ireland Owens, Daily Caller News Foundation
Some American small businesses are being forced to drop health insurance coverage amid the nation's ongoing affordability crisis. In 2025, just 51% of firms with 10 to 24 employees offered health benefits, while 97% of firms with at least 200…
Congress Returns With Sweeping AI Bills Targeting Superintelligence, Health Insurance
The most sweeping proposal came from Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, whose Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act would order a complete halt to the development of AI systems capable of surpassing human intelligence, according to a Thursday (Sept. 3)…
Boston Scientific says unlikely to meet 2026 sales, profit forecast after cyberattack
Sept 8 (Reuters) - Boston Scientific said on Tuesday it no longer expects to meet its previously issued third-quarter and full-year 2026 sales and adjusted profit forecasts, after a cybersecurity incident disrupted the medical…
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Another premium shock looms-some policyholders will pay up to 20 percent more
The canton of Schaffhausen leads the way in terms of increases in health insurance premiums. In contrast, several cantons are currently seeing a decline in costs, including Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Bern, Thurgau, Geneva, and, above all, Zug. (Stock…
The Republican Origins of Medicare for All
“Medicare for All” has once again become a rallying cry for progressives on the 2026 midterms campaign trail. Picking up on a theme that Sen. Bernie Sanders elevated in Democratic politics during his 2016 primary run, the idea that…
Turning 65 doesn't make the choice between Medicare and FEHB any less confusing
Guest: Tammy Flanagan Title: Principal with Retire Federal Summary: Federal employees nearing retirement often discover that health coverage decisions are more complicated than they expected. From spouse eligibility to Medicare enrollment, small…
California's healthcare affordability office claims power to punish overspending hospitals
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Year after year, Californians watch their health bills increase faster than their wages — for some, to the point where care becomes unaffordable. Four years…
2026 candidates target health care 'corruption'
Campaigning on health care used to mean talking about coverage or costs. Now, in the run-up to the midterms, it's just as likely to focus on 'corruption.' The big picture: Candidates are accusing primary or general election opponents of being in…
UnitedHealth Group Stock Is Up 39.4% in the Last 6 Months. How High Can It Go?
Over the past six months, UnitedHealth Group (UNH -0.72%) shares have been crushing it, surging by nearly 40% since March 2026. UnitedHealth, once a highflier among healthcare stocks, has benefited from a major shift in investor sentiment. However…
Social Security update: Republicans show rare support for raising taxes
A growing number of Republicans are expressing openness to raising taxes on higher earners to help shore up Social Security as it faces impending insolvency. It marks a notable departure from the GOP's long-standing opposition to tax increases, but…
Your AI vendor could land you in legal hot water - what business experts say you must do
J Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images AI models absorb human biases from training data. Customers can be as liable as AI vendors themselves for AI-led mistakes. Experts advise knowing your full stack and planning ahead. Large language models are…
Boston Scientific says it's unlikely to meet 2026 sales and profit forecast after cyberattack
Boston Scientific had said in July it expected 2026 adjusted earnings of $3.28 to $3.32 per share, and forecast 2026 net sales growth between 5.5% and 6.5% on a reported basis. For the third quarter, the company expected adjusted earnings to be in…
Futures Fall As Inflation Fears Mount With Oil Set To Top $100
US futures fell as Brent crude approached $100 a barrel, chasing Shanghai crude which is now trading above $102, reinforcing expectations that central banks will have to raise interest rates to contain inflation while a key CPI print looms on…
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