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After UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting, Americans Express Frustration With Health Insurance Industry

The shooting death of a UnitedHealthcare executive in Manhattan has unleashed Americans’ frustrations with an industry that often denies coverage and reimbursement for medical claims.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Employers added 227,000 in November as job market rebounded

The labor market rebounded last month after taking a hit in October from hurricanes and labor disputes.

CBS News - Dec. 6

UnitedHealthcare head Brian Thompson’s killing shines light on health-insurance denial rates

Words written on shell casings — “deny,” “defend” and “depose” — are leading to discussions about frustrations over the number of claims that get denied.

MarketWatch - Dec. 6

Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of House

Democrats in Michigan are pressing to pass reproductive health care legislation before the party loses its majority with the new legislative session next year

ABC News - Dec. 6

Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of House

Democrats in Michigan are pressing to pass reproductive health care legislation before the party loses its majority with the new legislative session next year

ABC News - Dec. 6

Ocasio-Cortez slams DOGE safety net, veteran's health targets: 'Doesn't get lower'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) criticized some of the alleged cost-cutting proposals related to veterans' health care, Medicare and Social Security by the "Department of Government ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Women's health research needs funding boost, report says

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Women's health research needs funding boost, report says Roughly 9 percent of the National Institutes of ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Belfast Health Trust questioned over hospital delays

Belfast's new maternity hospital at the Royal Victoria site is almost a decade behind schedule.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Older Americans struggle to afford health care compared with other nations

Even those enrolled in Medicare have a harder time paying for treatment compared with older adults in other countries.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Mental health low points still affect me - Marler

Former England prop Joe Marler says the ups and downs of being a Test rugby player continued to affect his mental health right up until his retirement last month.

BBC News - Dec. 5

RFK Jr.’s Nomination Has Health Experts Concerned—But Some Startups See Opportunity

RFK Jr., Dr. Oz, and Trump’s other Health Department picks would make decisions about billions in funding.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Israeli airstrikes kill dozens of Palestinians in Gaza, Palestinian health official says

Israel launched a series of airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday, according to a Palestinian health official. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Advocacy group calls RFK Jr. a 'threat to public health'

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Advocates say RFK Jr. poses risks to nation's health A new report from advocacy group Protect Our Care argues ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

How Supreme Court decision could transform transgender health care

The Supreme Court seems poised to uphold a Tennessee law restricting gender transition treatments for minors. NBC News' Jo Yurcaba discusses the potential far-reaching implications of the case and ...

NBC News - Dec. 4

A Health Insurance C.E.O. Was Gunned Down in Manhattan

Also, the Supreme Court appeared inclined to uphold a Tennessee law on trans care. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Congressional GOP offers new proposal on year-end health package

Republicans on Capitol Hill have sent a preliminary offer to Democrats for numerous health care policies to be tacked onto the continuing resolution that lawmakers are moving to complete before the ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

More employers add 401(k) plan match for workers paying student loans

The share of businesses choosing to offer a 401(k) plan match based on student loan payments is slowly increasing due to a law known as Secure 2.0.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Mysterious illness in Congo has killed dozens of people, health authorities report

A mysterious disease with flu-like symptoms has killed dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to health officials.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Morant, prioritizing health, 'not trying to dunk at all'

Grizzlies star Ja Morant received boos from the Dallas crowd Tuesday night when he finished a fast break with a basic, two-handed dunk that didn't even rock the rim. Said Morant: "I'm not trying to ...

ESPN - Dec. 4

Latest from Tiger Woods: Health, PGA Tour-PIF deal and Ryder Cup money

Woods isn't sure when he's going to return to competitive golf, but he still has thoughts on some of the pressing issues facing the sport.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Embrace This Type of Failure, Science Says

Discover why failing well is crucial for your success—and how to do it right.

Inc. - Dec. 4

Apple says it uses Amazon's custom AI chips

Apple is currently using Amazon Web Services' custom AI chips for services like searching and will evaluate if its latest AI chip can be used to pre-train its AI models like Apple Intelligence.

CNBC - Dec. 3

CDC says McDonald's E. coli outbreak is over

The CDC said 104 people in 14 states were infected in the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Biden in Angola says the future runs 'through Africa'

President Biden on Tuesday declared the United States was “all in” on forging a stronger partnership with Africa as he nodded to the complicated and at times ugly history between the two during a ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Health officials investigate mystery disease in southwest Congo after 143 deaths

Medical experts have been sent to southwestern Congo after a mystery disease killed dozens of people over two weeks, authorities said

ABC News - Dec. 3

Health officials investigate mystery disease in southwest Congo after 143 deaths

Medical experts have been sent to southwestern Congo after a mystery disease killed dozens of people over two weeks, authorities said

ABC News - Dec. 3

Israel says it will hold Lebanon responsible if ceasefire collapses

Minister’s vow to ‘go deeper’ if hostilities resume comes after deadly Israeli air strikes severely test truce

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Here's how holiday drinking can affect your health, according to a doctor

Estimates show Americans drink twice as much during the holiday season as they normally do. Here's how the extra alcohol can impact your health.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Smartphones should carry health warning, Spanish government told

Report by committee of experts also calls for doctors to ask about screen time during checkups. Smartphones sold in Spain should carry a label warning users about their potential health impacts, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

How holiday drinking habits could impact your health

From eggnog to champagne, Americans consume twice as much alcohol during the holidays. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks down the potential health effects and ways to stay mindful.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Why Hackers Want Your Health Information

Health records contain personal information that can leave patients exposed to financial and medical risks.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

Bloomberg Says RFK Jr. Would Be ‘Beyond Dangerous’ as Health Secretary

Michael R. Bloomberg, the former New York City mayor and a public health advocate, is asking Senate Republicans to persuade President-elect Donald J. Trump to “rethink” Kennedy’s nomination.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

The Supreme Court’s Trans Health Care Case Is About Normal Things That Make a Big Difference

Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender adolescents has personal implications.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Axelrod says Hunter Biden pardon 'handled poorly'

Democratic strategist David Axelrod was critical of the way President Biden handled the pardoning of his son, Hunter Biden, saying it was done "poorly." "It was just handled poorly, on top of ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Manchin says Biden should pardon Trump

Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) said Monday in an interview with CNN that President Biden should pardon President-elect Trump. "What I would have done differently, and my recommendation as a counsel ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Teacher's pay rise simply impossible, says minister

Paul Givan tells assembly members that the teaching unions have asked for a 13.5% rise in 2024-25.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Bluesky says X's "partisan microphone" are driving users to it

Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.

CBS News - Dec. 2

Harvey Weinstein taken back to hospital, lawyer says

Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized for "emergent treatment due to an alarming blood test result that requires immediate medical attention," his attorney said.

ABC News - Dec. 2

NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss says he's battling health issue, urges men to get blood work

Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss disclosed on Sunday he's facing a serious health issue and asked fans to pray for him and his family.

NBC News - Dec. 2

Trump Wants to Shake Up Health Care. Many Americans Don’t Mind.

Some voters galvanized by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s pledge to “Make America Healthy Again” said they believed the health establishment was dismissive and even corrupt.

The New York Times - Dec. 2

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