#health insurance

#health insurance

I've got a genius business idea for people with few discernible skills. First you establish a health insurance company and get people to pay you large sums every month. Then, when a customer tries to use their insurance to cover medical costs, make a habit of denying their claim. While doing that, pay lobbyists to keep politicians amenable. Repeat this strategy until your company is worth billions. I'm not saying this is exactly how the US health insurance industry works, but it's close enough.

Health insurance has once again become a battleground in US politics. With costs rising and government subsidies under pressure, Republicans and Democrats remain sharply divided over how much the government should pay for health insurance and how much should be left to market forces. Supporters of public investment say broader coverage strengthens the economy and protects families. Critics say it drives up costs and weakens competition.

The rise of remote work has reshaped how people live, travel, and earn a living. No longer tied to traditional office spaces, many professionals are seeking new horizons - and countries around the world are stepping up to welcome them. In 2025, an increasing number of destinations are offering digital nomad visas, giving remote workers the freedom to live abroad legally while continuing their careers online.

Big Tech and other superstars of the U.S. stock market are rallying on Monday, as Wall Street recovers most of its loss from last week. The S&P 500 climbed 1.3% to claw back three-quarters of its drop from last week, which was its first weekly loss in four. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 245 points, or 0.5%, as of 1:15 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 2.1% higher. Nvidia was by far the strongest force lifting the market and rallied 4.8%.

Healthcare spending in the US reached $5.1 trillion in 2024, accounting for 18.2% of GDP, and is projected to rise to $7.2 trillion by 2031.

Berkshire Hathaway revealed a new 5 million-share stake in UnitedHealth Group valued at $1.6 billion, causing a 10% increase in UNH's premarket stock price.

The Congressional Budget Office predicts that the megabill Trump signed on July 4 would increase the federal deficit by $3.4 trillion and cause ten million people to lose health insurance.

Germany's work-life balance is bolstered by generous statutory leave days. Full-time workers are entitled to a minimum of 20 paid vacation days annually, with many receiving 25 or 30.

Congress is about to impose massive harm on tens of millions of Americans—taking away their health insurance, reducing welfare benefits, raising energy costs—to benefit a handful of wealthy individuals.

The Senate Republicans' tax bill could slash $1.1 trillion from health provisions by 2034, leading to an estimated 11.8 million people losing their health insurance.

Republicans aim to cut taxes and address federal debt but face a dilemma over popular Medicaid cuts; their solution is to impose work requirements.

The Supreme Court directed a New York court to reconsider the exemption status of certain religious organizations under a state regulation on abortion coverage.

For foreign residents in Germany, there are obligations that mirror those of German citizens, while others are specific to foreigners, particularly regarding taxes and health insurance.

Six weeks before the murder, suspect Luigi Mangione expressed his desire to assassinate UnitedHealthcare's CEO, alleging greed in the health insurance industry.

The reality is that this bill does cut Medicaid and would result in some Americans, undoubtedly including some Trump supporters, losing health insurance.