More Americans say health care is government responsibility: Gallup
62 percent of Americans say it is the federal government's responsibility to ensure that everyone has access to health insurance. That's according to a new Gallup poll. This number is the highest in more than a decade, including a low of 42% in 2013, when the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, was […]
UnitedHealth CEO says insurer will continue to prevent ‘unnecessary care’ in leaked video
UnitedHealth Group's CEO tells employees the insurance giant will continue to prevent “unnecessary medical care” in leaked internal video, as horrified trolls say “he's next” he warned. Days after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shockingly executed in the middle of a Manhattan street, Andrew, CEO of the insurance company's parent company, said in a speech […]
Murder of UnitedHealthcare executive the wrong path for a nation with a broken medical care system – Chicago Sun-Times
Last Wednesday, the same day that UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York, I received a call from a pharmacist assistant at Walgreens. She said she could no longer write a prescription for a needle that would fit my insulin pen because my insurance company, Aetna, now insists that I have […]
The deep roots of Americans’ hatred of their health care system – Vox.com
Support important independent journalism — Become a Vox member today. of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson shot dead Many people felt a sick sense of inevitability online. The often indifferent nature of the U.S. health care system has long been widely debated, and evidence is mounting that the way the country delivers health services comes […]
Republicans Could End Up Owning A Jump In Health Care Premiums – HuffPost
This article is part of HuffPost's biweekly politics newsletter. Click here to subscribe. Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans have made the high cost of living a major focus of their 2024 campaign. And while they have scathingly attacked Democrats on issues like crime and immigration, their pledge to lower the prices of everyday life […]
Bill Belichick ‘couldn’t care less’ about 48-year age gap with girlfriend Jordon Hudson
Bill Belichick is “not really concerned” about his 48-year age difference with girlfriend Jordon Hudson, a source exclusively tells Page Six. The former New England Patriots head coach “didn't care about the age difference,” a source said, “because he appreciates Jordan's value as a woman.” “Jordan is an old soul, so she and Bill connect […]
Many people can't afford long-term care insurance. One proposal calls for creating a federal program to help – CNBC
Hinterhaus Productions | Getty Images As the historic baby boomer generation reaches retirement age, finding affordable long-term care is difficult. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) said Thursday that “there's going to be a big storm in this country where there are a lot of people who can't take care of themselves.” Welfare Research Institute Policy Forum […]
Twin sisters face rare disease, plus dentists reveal oral care secrets
The Fox News Health newsletter brings you stories about the latest trends in health care, wellness, illness, mental health and more. top 3 – Twin sisters overcome rare genetic disease with one as caregiver – Brush, floss, swish: dentist reveals the proper order of oral care – Tony Robbins shares his personal passion for helping […]
Detransistioner against gender-affirming care for minors
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court began oral arguments in United States v. Scumetti. This is related to a 2023 Tennessee law that prohibits medical professionals from administering gender-affirming care to minors, such as puberty blockers or hormone therapy. Max Lazzaraa 28-year-old Seattle woman who medically transitioned to male at age 16 and was detransitioned several […]
US supreme court conservatives appear ready to uphold Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care | US supreme court
Conservative justices are poised to uphold a Tennessee law barring transgender youth from receiving gender-affirming medical care as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments Wednesday in a case challenging the policy. It seems like there is. Plaintiffs in United States v. Scrumetti, first filed last year by three transgender youth and their parents, argue that […]