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Health Insurance Under Biden: Nearly 24 Million Sign Up for Obamacare

January 8, 2025

Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans have seen a huge boost under President Joe Biden, with nearly 24 million people already signed up for 2025. This is almost twice the number from when Donald Trump was in office. The growth is due to bigger federal subsidies, better outreach, and an easier enrollment p

health

More People Than Ever Use Obamacare, But What's Next?

January 8, 2025

In a big milestone, 24 million Americans have now signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. This law, often called Obamacare, was passed by former President Obama. It's a proud moment for Democrats, but Republicans have always had their doubts. President Biden has made the pro

health

Checking the PRAPARE: Does it Help Heart Patients?

January 8, 2025

You know how some people are healthier than others? It's not just genetics or lifestyle choices – it's also about where they live, what they eat, and how much money they have. These are called social determinants of health (SDOH). To measure these factors, researchers and doctors use tools like PRAP

health

Few US Teens Get Gender-Affirming Meds, Study Shows

January 7, 2025

You might think that a lot of U. S. teens are getting gender-affirming medications, right? Well, a recent study says that's not the case. In fact, less than 1 in 1, 000 adolescents with commercial insurance received these medications over a five-year period. This includes puberty blockers and hormon

politics

Is America for Sale?

January 7, 2025

Ever felt like your voice doesn't matter in politics? It's not just you. The U. S. is seeing a dramatic increase in money influencing elections, thanks to a 2010 Supreme Court decision. This decision allowed rich people and businesses to spend unlimited amounts on campaigns, a move that's changed th

education

Why West Side Kids Need to Learn Trades

January 7, 2025

A lot of teenagers in Chicago's West Side know how to take over a Kia with a USB cable, but even more can handle construction equipment like excavators. Both skills take some know-how, but the paths they lead to are worlds apart. Some people might say that kids from tough neighborhoods turn to crime

health

Busting Medical Insurance Fraud: A Policy Deep Dive

January 7, 2025

Medical insurance fraud is no small issue. It's like a virus, threatening the health of insurance funds. To keep the system balanced and fair, we must tackle this problem head-on. This means looking at what causes fraud, how it happens, and what results from it. In China, researchers took a hard lo

business

British Businesses in a Bind: Will Price Hikes Help?

January 6, 2025

Businesses in the UK are feeling the pinch, big time! A new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce shows that confidence among firms has hit a new low since the infamous "mini-budget" crisis of late 2022. The big worry? Taxes! Over 60% of businesses are fretting over their tax bills, which have

business

Health Insurance Giants: Who's Really in Control?

January 5, 2025

Ever wondered who's calling the shots in the U. S. health insurance market? It's not a secret that a few big players have been gobbling up smaller companies. Take CVS Health, for instance. In 2018, they scooped up Aetna. That same year, Cigna bought Express Scripts. Fast forward to 2023, Kaiser Perm

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California Puts Humans Back in Charge of Health Insurance Claims

January 5, 2025

Health insurance denials can be a nightmare for many people. Recently in California, over a quarter of health insurance claims were rejected. This is a common problem across the nation, making people angry with health care companies. Now, a new law ensures that AI can't be the sole reason for denyin