Obamacare Premium Increases Raise Questions About Affordability And ‘Death Spiral’

Obamacare faces renewed “death spiral” concerns as premiums are projected to jump 14% in 2027, following last year’s 20% increase.

U.S. Men’s World Cup Soccer Woes Due To Cultural Factors, Not Lack Of Athleticism

Perhaps if America’s best athletes played soccer, the men’s team would be better. But it’s doubtful as this view narrowly focuses on particular forms of athleticism.

Meta AI Data Center Linked To Rare Bacteria In City’s Water System

A rare bacteria was found in a Wyoming City’s water supply and traced to wastewater coming from an under-construction Meta AI data center.

Capping Annual Medicare Beneficiary Out-Of-Pocket Costs At $5,000

Instituting a cap on Medicare out-of-pocket expenses would likely help limit financial toxicity experienced by patients and their families due to high healthcare costs.

Poop Parasite Causes Hundreds Of Cases Of Explosive Diarrhea

Hundreds of people across 17 states have been sickened by the parasitic infection, often transmitted by consuming produce contaminated with human feces.

Trump Administration To Close Loophole And Codify Medicare Drug Price Regulations

The Trump administration is closing a loophole that drugmakers could use to avoid negotiations when they add active ingredients to drugs. It’s also codifying regulations.

A Two-Antibody Cocktail Targets Two Of The World’s Deadliest Viruses

A two-antibody cocktail that targets Nipah and Hendra’s receptor-binding and fusion proteins protects animals from lethal infection and helps prevent viral escape.

U.S. Healthcare Spending’s Meager Return On Investment

The U.S. spends a lot on healthcare — in terms of total and per capita expenditures and patient out-of-pocket costs — but gets a relatively poor return on its investment.

Whole-Body Scans Are In Vogue, But Not Worth It For Asymptomatic People

While some may find peace of mind, whole-body scans can also produce false reassurance or needless workup. For asymptomatic people, they’re not considered worth it.

Trump Administration Boosts High-Deductible Healthcare Plans

One could argue if the rule changes being implemented by the Trump administration represent a further hollowing out of ACA in lieu of a Congressional repeal of the law.