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Friday essay: why it’s time to ditch the myth of the heroic billionaire

In February, the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, wielded a chainsaw at a conservative gathering as he gleefully spoke of his new role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he’ll soon reach his legal term limit. The chainsaw metaphor is brutally apt as he slashes government…

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025

Medicare Advantage is covering more and more Americans − some because they don’t get to choose

Since the mid-2000s, the Medicare system has dramatically transformed. Enrollment in Medicare Advantage – the private alternative to the traditional Medicare program administered by the government – has more than quadrupled. It now accounts for the majority of Medicare enrollment.

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025

Lowering the cost of insurance in Colorado – a new analysis of the Peak Health Alliance

A community-led partnership in Colorado designed to negotiate health care prices lowered health care premiums in 2020 and 2021, we find in our new paper in the Journal of Risk and Insurance. The nonprofit organization is called the Peak Health Alliance.

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025

Planned Parenthood faces Medicaid funding challenge at Supreme Court

Supreme Court will hear arguments in a South Carolina case over whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025

How Is Charles River Laboratories' Stock Performance Compared to Other Health Care Stocks?

As Charles River Laboratories has underperformed its industry peers recently, analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart · Apr 1, 2025

Incyte Stock: Is INCY Outperforming the Health Care Sector?

Incyte has outperformed the health care sector over the past year, and analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart · Apr 1, 2025

How Is DaVita's Stock Performance Compared to Other Health Care Services Stocks?

DaVita has underperformed the health care services industry this year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart · Apr 1, 2025

Unregistered Sydney practitioner ‘Injector Josh’ accused of administering Botox without qualifications

NSW Health Care Complaints Commission is investigating the man, who has been the subject of multiple complaints

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2025

Flawed medical studies can end up in doctors’ advice. We developed a tool to stop it

Good health care depends on evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. They translate the best available research into recommendations that shape diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.

The Conversation · Mar 31, 2025

Doctor shortages have hobbled health care for decades − and the trend could be worsening

Americans are increasingly waiting weeks or even months to get an appointment to see a health care specialist.

The Conversation · Mar 31, 2025