Navigating the Rising Tide: Health Insurance Costs in 2025 by Gene Marks The cost of providing employee health insurance is set to surge. A recent report from Mercer, a leading healthcare consulting firm, projects a nearly 6% increase in 2025 – more than double the current inflation rate. This meaningful jump presents a major challenge … Read more
Trump’s Presidency: Potential Impacts on Minnesota Healthcare Editor’s note: this is part 4 of a 5-part series exploring the potential impact of President Trump’s management on Minnesota. ST.PAUL, MN — As President Trump begins his term, healthcare leaders across Minnesota are closely watching for potential shifts in federal policy. The implications for the state, a … Read more
Massachusetts Takes Aim at Soaring Healthcare Costs, Tightens Oversight Table of Contents Massachusetts Takes Aim at Soaring Healthcare Costs, Tightens Oversight Increased Scrutiny for Private Equity in Healthcare Affordable Medications for chronic Conditions Massachusetts Lawmakers Tackle Healthcare Costs and Oversight: A Q&A with Dr. Emily Carter Increased Scrutiny: A New Era for Private Equity in … Read more
Rural Healthcare Crisis: Oregon’s Maternity Ward Closure Highlights a Deeper Divide Table of Contents Rural Healthcare Crisis: Oregon’s Maternity Ward Closure Highlights a Deeper Divide Rural America’s Healthcare Crisis: A Fight for Access in the Heartland Rural Oregon Faces Healthcare Crisis in Wake of Roe v. Wade End-of-year Fundraising Drive Supports vital Community Programs The … Read more
Colorado’s New Tack on Healthcare Costs: Shifting the Focus to Employers Table of Contents Colorado’s New Tack on Healthcare Costs: Shifting the Focus to Employers New Tools for Price Transparency Decoding Healthcare Costs: New Tools offer Transparency, But Is It Enough? Connecting Prices to Personal Finances Colorado Leads the Way in Healthcare Cost Reduction with … Read more
The recent US election has left many Americans contemplating the future of healthcare. A post-election meeting of the League of Women Voters Greater Montgomery Chapter highlighted the complex interplay between politics, government, and personal health, underscoring the need for increased civic engagement and a deeper understanding of how government functions impact healthcare access and equity. … Read more
Hepatitis B: Protecting Yourself and Yoru Family Table of Contents Hepatitis B: Protecting Yourself and Yoru Family Protecting Yourself: Preventative Measures Taiwanese Health App Sweetens the Deal with Daily Prizes Preventing Hepatitis B: A Conversation with Dr. Margaret Chen The Importance of vaccination: A Global Perspective Protecting Yourself: Beyond Vaccination The Role of Early Detection … Read more
State Crackdowns on Private Equity in Healthcare Falter Table of Contents State Crackdowns on Private Equity in Healthcare Falter Steward Healthcare’s Collapse: A Warning Sign for US Healthcare? Massachusetts Healthcare Reform Faces Uncertain Future Private Equity’s Growing Influence on US Healthcare A wave of healthcare bankruptcies has fueled public anger towards private equity firms, prompting … Read more
Combating Child Poverty in America: The Case for Worldwide Child Benefits The United States faces a stark reality: it boasts exceptionally high rates of child poverty among wealthy nations. Even more concerning is the prevalence of “deep child poverty,” where families live on less than half the poverty line. This isn’t just a statistic; it’s … Read more
America’s healthcare Crisis: A Broken System and Burned-Out Doctors The American healthcare system is in crisis. While insurance companies often bear the brunt of public criticism for employing “underhanded tactics to restrict benefits,” as documented by investigative journalism, the underlying issue runs deeper. The exorbitant cost of care, particularly physician services – the highest globally … Read more