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Senate Dems Post Memo On Reforms To Make Health Insurance More Affordable
On behalf of Senate Democrats, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) issued a request for information, which provides an outline of proposed changes to health insurance that could shape the Democrats' healthcare reform agenda. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)…
Aditya Birla Health Insurance hopeful of increasing market shares in both retail and group segments
Private sector health insurer Aditya Birla Health Insurance on Tuesday said it is hopeful of increasing market shares in both retail and group segments this fiscal. The insurance company, which has the largest market share in the group segment in…
People Are Warning Us About These 21 Jobs And Industries That Will Die Out With Gen Z
'Cameras will stick around, though they'll probably be limited to professional and hobbyist photographers and filmmakers — a dedicated camera has so many advantages over a phone camera it's not even funny. Physical books aren't going…
Trump admin withholds Medicaid funds in latest example of weaponizing real and imagined fraud
The Trump administration announced on July 21, 2026, that it's withholding US$867 million in federal healthcare funding for California and $200 million for Minnesota – a total of more than $1 billion. Federal officials said the two states…
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ICICI Lombard CEO explains 25 new launches to mark 25th anniversary
ICICI Lombard General Insurance marked its silver jubilee on August 3, having launched on the same day 25 years ago. On the anniversary, MD & CEO Sanjeev Mantri reflected on the company's growth alongside India's economic trajectory. Mantri noted…
CVS Health Profits Hit $2.9 Billion As Firm Gets Handle On Aetna Costs
CVS Health Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 reported second quarter net income nearly tripled to $2.9 billion compared to the year-ago quarter as the company gets a better handle on rising costs in its Aetna health plans. In this photo is a monitor displays…
Americans deserve to know healthcare prices before the final bill arrives
In an era of political gridlock, at least one clear area of bipartisan common ground continues to exist — the desire for real healthcare price transparency. In fact, a 2025 poll showed 96% of Americans across the political spectrum are in…
CVS raises annual profit forecast on improved drug revenues
NEW YORK, Aug 5 (Reuters) - CVS Health on Wednesday raised its annual profit forecast to reflect a better-than-expected second quarter marked by a more profitable mix of drugs in its pharmacy business and bonus payments for its highly rated…
CVS blows past estimates, hikes guidance as insurance unit continues to improve
CVS Health blew past second-quarter earnings and revenue estimates and raised its 2026 guidance, as its insurance unit Aetna shows signs of recovery. All three of the healthcare giant's business segments – insurance, pharmacy and health…
Exercise: Your Insurance Policy for the Future
In this episode of Healthful, Norah O'Donnell is joined by her personal trainer and fitness expert, Kira Stokes. Since they started exercising together 12 years ago, Kira pushed Norah to lift heavier weights - something Norah initially resisted.
Is Elevance Health (ELV) Entering a Major Earnings Recovery?
Greenskeeper Asset Management, an independent firm that specializes in disciplined value investing, recently released its Q2 2026 scorecard. A copy is available to download here. After a slow start to the year, the Fund gained 10.9% in the quarter…
Wall Street warms to healthcare stocks as tech trade faces turbulence
By Shashwat Chauhan and Kanchana Chakravarty August 5 (Reuters) - Investors are pouring money into U.S. healthcare stocks, betting that improving earnings, rising dealmaking and attractive valuations will extend the sector's rebound after years of…
The reality check one Trump voter didn't want to hear
A July 2026 CNN/SSRS poll found that 71 percent of Americans believe Trump and his regime have not gone far enough to lower the price of everyday goods, leaving the middle class screwed. A Trump-voting caller to my show yesterday, along these same…
These two dividend payers just joined Evercore ISI's list of best core ideas. Here's who else made the grade
Evercore ISI refreshed its list of analysts' top stock picks, bringing a couple of dividend-paying names on board. The firm's so-called Best Core Ideas list include names with an investment horizon of at least one year. These stocks are all rated…
The Facts About Medicare Spending
Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people ages 65 and over and younger people with long-term disabilities, plays a major role in the U.S. health care system. Medicare provides health insurance coverage for 70 million people, 20% of…
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