Trump taps RFK Jr. to lead HHS - Roll Call After promising to let him "go wild" on public health agencies, President-elect Donald Trump nominates RFK Jr. for HHS secretary. Roll Call · Nov 14, 2024
How One Caregiver Is Navigating a Loved One's Dementia She's spent many hours doing research and speaking with other caregivers to find her way to resources designed to help caregivers. Kiplinger · Nov 14, 2024
A glimpse into possibly health policy under Trump, including abortion-pill and gender-transition crackdowns Donald Trump's Agenda 47 and the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 provide plenty of clues into what health-care changes may be coming. Fortune · Nov 14, 2024
New Congress brings churn in health policy leadership - Roll Call Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, Senate Finance to see dramatic changes in January, thanks to retirements, electoral defeats. Roll Call · Nov 13, 2024
To Succeed at Cutting Government, Musk and Ramaswamy Must Take on Entitlements When it comes to cutting waste, fraud, and abuse, what's lacking is not ideas but the political will to act on them. Reason · Nov 13, 2024
Trump Has No Discernible Interest in Fiscal Responsibility The president-elect’s record and campaign positions belie Elon Musk’s talk of spending cuts. Reason · Nov 13, 2024
Wall Street makes wagers on the likely winners and losers in a second Trump term Wall Street is already making big bets on what take two for a White House led by Donald Trump will mean for the economy and markets The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024
Open Enrollment: Common Tax Mistakes to Avoid Being aware of tax concerns during open enrollment season can help you avoid potentially costly mistakes. Kiplinger · Nov 12, 2024
Boomer Complains About People Getting “Free Money,” Blows Up When Given The Facts After listening to a boomer relative rant about government spending and people getting “free money” for far too long, a man decided to actually make him face the facts. The post Boomer Complains About People Getting “Free Money,” Blows Up When Given The Facts first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · Nov 11, 2024
Shopping for a 2025 Medigap policy? There may be some good news for you A Biden administration proposed rule, scheduled to take effect January 1, 2025, could guarantee Medigap coverage regardless of health conditions. Fortune · Nov 11, 2024
Elon Musk and RFK Jr push far-right Rick Scott for senate majority leader Rick Scott, a former two-term governor of Florida who won his first race for Senate in 2018, is considered one of the most right-wing members of the upper chamber The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024
How much does the gender health gap cost? For Alyse, it’s $400,000 Exclusive: Women twice as likely to delay seeing a GP compared with men, with the high cost of living delaying treatment The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2024
Medicare Premiums 2025: IRMAA Brackets and Surcharges for Parts B and D Medicare participants with an income above the threshold must pay a surcharge for Medicare Part B and Part D based on their income. Kiplinger · Nov 9, 2024
What You Will Pay for Medicare in 2025 Medicare premiums for 2025, and the cost of Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, and Part D premiums and deductibles, have gone up. Here is how much you'll pay in 2025. Kiplinger · Nov 9, 2024
Roll Call · Nov 7, 2024 A look at the health priorities of incoming Senate Democrats - Roll Call A handful of current Democratic House members are among the incoming senators who will face a new GOP majority in the Senate.
StockNews.com · Nov 7, 2024 3 Healthcare Stocks to Buy for the Aging Population Boom The rapidly growing aging population is driving expansion in healthcare, with rising demand for treatments and chronic disease management. Companies like AbbVie (ABBV), Medtronic (MDT), and Centene (CNC) are well-positioned to meet these needs, making them attractive options for investors seeking to capitalize on the industry’s sustained growth potential. Read…
Fortune · Nov 6, 2024 Trump’s White House return poised to tangle health care safety net A second Trump term may increase the uninsured rate while imposing new barriers to abortion and other reproductive care.
Barchart · Nov 6, 2024 Stocks Sharply Higher as Trump Wins Presidential Election The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.91%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +3.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.03%. Stocks today are sharply higher, with the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrials, and...
StockNews.com · Nov 6, 2024 3 Healthcare Stocks for Long-Term Stability and Growth With the rise of chronic diseases, technological advances and innovative drug pipelines are driving significant growth in the healthcare industry. Hence, investors may find long-term stability and exciting opportunities by adding stocks, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Pfizer (PFE), and Cigna Group (CI), to their portfolios. Read more….
Latin Times · Nov 6, 2024 MAGA Ally Rick Scott Keeps Florida Senate Seat as Trump Wins Sunshine State The incumbent beat challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell by a larger margin than expected
Newcastle Herald · Nov 5, 2024 Bulk-billing clinic to open in Lake Macquarie, easing pressure on hospitals The urgent care clinic will be open for extended hours, seven days a week.
The Conversation · Nov 5, 2024 Private health insurers are now offering GP telehealth services. Is this a risk to Medicare? Australia’s second-largest private health insurer, Bupa, has recently started offering its members three free GP telehealth consultations a year. This follows other insurers such as nib offering its members digital GP consults, for things like prescriptions and medical certificates, for a fee.
The Conversation · Nov 5, 2024 Primary care involves more than GPs. A new review shows how patients can better access care Australians today are more likely than previous generations to live with complex and chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and depression.
The Conversation · Nov 4, 2024 What happens if you have a HELP debt and kids? The missed opportunity in Labor’s plan to fix student loans The Albanese government has announced several significant changes to student loans to start in mid-2025.
Salon · Nov 4, 2024 "All eyes on this district" to stop MAGA Campaign between Josh Riley and Rep. Marc Molinaro in New York's 19th District is considered the closest House race