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8 Government Databases That Contain Your Personal Info Right Now

At this very moment, numerous branches of the U.S. government are quietly holding onto detailed pieces of your life. From your birthday and Social Security number to your travel habits and financial transactions, it’s all stored somewhere in a government-run database.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Jul 17, 2025

Know Your ABDs? A Beginner's Guide to Medicare Basics

Medicare is an alphabet soup — and the rules can be just as confusing as the terminology. Conquer the system with this beginner's guide to Parts A, B and D.

Kiplinger · Jul 17, 2025

Why Is Lantheus Stock Trading Lower On Wednesday?

Lantheus Holdings (NASDAQ:LNTH) shares fell Wednesday after U.S. health agencies proposed changes to Medicare payment rules for hospital outpatient services and surgical centers starting in 2026.

Benzinga · Jul 16, 2025

How 17M Americans enrolled in Medicaid and ACA plans could lose their health insurance by 2034

The big tax and spending package President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025, will cut government spending on health care by more than US$1 trillion over the next decade.

The Conversation · Jul 15, 2025

This Small-Cap Stock Could 10x by 2030, But It’s Not for the Faint of Heart

Ardelyx could be one of the most overlooked small-cap stories of the decade.

Barchart · Jul 15, 2025

Homelessness is a driver of poor health in Australia – so why not make housing part of healthcare?

Programs to address homelessness have the potential to practically pay for themselves through government savings on health and justice spending

The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2025

Dr. Oz tells Americans on Medicaid ‘don’t eat carrot cake’ as millions face health insurance cuts

‘Do the most you can do to really live up to your God-given potential to live a full and healthy life. Don't eat carrot cake. Eat real food,’ Oz told Fox Business’ Stuart Varney on Monday

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

9 Times “Free” Offers Ended Up Costing Seniors Everything

There’s a powerful pull behind the word “free.” It feels like a gift, a reward, or a lucky break, especially for seniors trying to stretch...

Saving Advice · Jul 14, 2025

Medtronic Stock Is Climbing Friday: What's Going On?

On Wednesday, the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a significant step toward broader adoption of renal denervation (RDN) by offering coverage for both radiofrequency (rfRDN) and ultrasound (uRDN) technologies for uncontrolled hypertension. This coverage would be granted under a Coverage with Evidence Development (CED) framework, requiring treatment within…

Benzinga · Jul 11, 2025

Citadel's Ken Griffin Invests $124M in Medicare Advantage Firm Days Before Its Victory in Ratings Case

Citadel Advisor's Ken Griffin bought over 9.1 million shares of the Alignment Healthcare stock days before the tech-enabled Medicare Advantage company announced a partial victory in a legal battle against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

International Business Times UK · Jul 11, 2025