The U.S. spends more on health care than any wealthy nation—but American lifespans are shorter. Here’s how the countries compare
G reater spending on health should correlate with gains in life expectancy—but the U.S., the planet’s biggest per capita ...
Bridging the health care gap in rural communities
Data from a report from the IU Center for Rural Engagement shows that 70% of counties in south-central Indiana have ...
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The first shot taken at Medicaid, and Optum’s wellness visit ad
The first shot taken at Medicaid, likely UnitedHealthcare coverage for Vertex's pain drug, and Optum’s wellness visit ad.
How to deal with fresh health insurance deductibles in the new year
Many Americans with high-deductible health insurance face a cold reality at the start of every year: Those deductibles will ...
GOP lawmakers in N.H. are working on a ‘parental bill of rights.’ What does that really mean?
A hearing on Monday is the first test of 2025 on the topic, which includes parental review of books and curricula, opting ...
Dr Agarwal's Health Care IPO allotment; check status, GMP, listing date
Dr Agarwal's Health Care IPO allotment status: The basis of allotment for Dr Agarwal's Health Care and Infra Solutions IPO ...
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How Trump’s tariffs may raise health care costs, from medical devices to prescription drugs
Potential impacts of the tariffs include higher prices for drugs and medical supplies, and possible shortages.
Best Health Care Stocks to Watch in February 2025
Some of the best health care stocks for February 2025, based on 30-day returns, include Akero Therapeutics Inc., Guardant Health Inc., and Inari Medical Inc. The best-performing health care stocks in ...
Direct primary care cuts out insurance companies. Could it gain traction under Trump?
Direct primary care is an increasingly popular health care option. Patients at these clinics pay a fee of roughly $50 to $100 ...
CT long-term care insurance prices are skyrocketing. Here’s what to know.
Prices are soaring due to miscalculations by insurers on how long people would live, the price of care and how many would ...
Chappell Roan Uses Grammy Win to Call Out Record Labels for Not Providing Health Insurance to Artists: I Felt ‘Betrayed by the System’
Chappell Roan won the Grammy for best new artist and used her speech to demand that record labels provide health insurance ...
US health websites, datasets taken down as agencies comply with Trump executive orders
Several U.S. government health websites and resources have been taken down or modified as agencies comply with President ...