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2 Sector ETFs to Keep an Eye on in 2023

Growing concerns over the possibility of a recession due to high inflation and the Fed’s interest rate hikes are expected to keep the stock market under pressure in the near term. Therefore, investors could hedge their portfolios against the economic downturn by adding quality ETFs Health Care Select Sector SPDR…

StockNews.com · Jan 24, 2023

3 ETFs to Stock up on Before the End of January

Even though inflation is showing signs of cooling, bearish projections for the foreseeable future indicate that the economic turmoil is far from over. Therefore, it could be wise to invest in quality, dividend-paying ETFs JPMorgan Ultra-Short (JPST), Vanguard Health Care (VHT), and Schwab U.S. Large-Cap (SCHV) this month that ensure…

StockNews.com · Jan 24, 2023

Fewer Medi-Cal patients got crucial treatment for hepatitis C amid pandemic

LOS ANGELES — Fewer people have gotten crucial medication for hepatitis C under Medi-Cal in recent years, troubling advocates who have pushed to expand the lifesaving treatment.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 24, 2023

Florida nursing home workers say they’re not getting minimum wage

It was praised as a solution to Florida’s nursing home staffing crisis.

Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023

The 5 Safest Vanguard Funds to Own in a Volatile Market

The safest Vanguard funds can help you through a volatile market by adding stability to your portfolio at low cost.

Kiplinger · Jan 23, 2023

Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic can make Illinois healthier than ever

In the three years since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Illinois, public health experts have gained invaluable knowledge to improve our health care system.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 23, 2023

Tories raking in money from private health firms as NHS is on its knees

A number of high ranking and wealthy Conservative party members have links to private health care companies which, in turn, are profiting from the current NHS crisis

Daily Mirror · Jan 21, 2023

J&J subsidiary to pay $9.75M to resolve kickback allegations

Federal prosecutors say a subsidiary of health care company Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay nearly $10 million to settle allegations that it violated federal and state law by providing free products to a surgeon

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

Record-low percentage of Americans are happy with health care quality, poll finds

For the first time in decades, a majority of Americans view health care quality as subpar, potentially a reflection of growing dissatisfaction with high costs and recent policy changes, new polling reveals.

Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2023

Mother's death in custody raises prison healthcare concerns as family demands answers

The heartbroken family of a young woman who died in custody are trying to piece together what happened and say questions must be answered about her medical care in the lead up to her death.

ABC News · Jan 20, 2023