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Germany to Increase Social Security Contribution Thresholds in 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, Germany will raise the income thresholds for social security contributions, impacting the general pension insurance and the statutory health insurance, with increases also planned for the mandatory health insurance threshold.
Germany to Increase Social Security Contribution Thresholds in 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, Germany will raise the income thresholds for social security contributions, impacting the general pension insurance and the statutory health insurance, with increases also planned for the mandatory health insurance threshold.
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16% Bias Score
New US Healthcare Law Projected to Leave Millions Uninsured
The "big, beautiful bill" and accompanying rule significantly alter the Affordable Care Act, projected to leave millions uninsured, raise costs for those with coverage, and shrink Medicaid expansion by 2034, while Republicans avoid overt repeal.
New US Healthcare Law Projected to Leave Millions Uninsured
The "big, beautiful bill" and accompanying rule significantly alter the Affordable Care Act, projected to leave millions uninsured, raise costs for those with coverage, and shrink Medicaid expansion by 2034, while Republicans avoid overt repeal.
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52% Bias Score
Medicare Advantage Plan Confusion Leads to Unexpected Medical Costs
A 2023 survey revealed that over 65% of participants found Medicare confusing; two friends experienced unexpectedly high medical costs after switching to an out-of-network Medicare Advantage HMO plan, highlighting the need for improved plan understanding and transparency.
Medicare Advantage Plan Confusion Leads to Unexpected Medical Costs
A 2023 survey revealed that over 65% of participants found Medicare confusing; two friends experienced unexpectedly high medical costs after switching to an out-of-network Medicare Advantage HMO plan, highlighting the need for improved plan understanding and transparency.
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44% Bias Score
AI combats rising Canadian health insurance fraud
Canadian insurers lost millions to fraud in 2023, prompting the CLHIA to expand its AI-powered data-pooling project with Shift Technology to detect fraudulent patterns across multiple insurers, analyzing claims data to identify anomalies and combat increasingly sophisticated fraud techniques.
AI combats rising Canadian health insurance fraud
Canadian insurers lost millions to fraud in 2023, prompting the CLHIA to expand its AI-powered data-pooling project with Shift Technology to detect fraudulent patterns across multiple insurers, analyzing claims data to identify anomalies and combat increasingly sophisticated fraud techniques.
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24% Bias Score
US Employers to Shift More Healthcare Costs to Workers in 2026
Over half of US employers plan to increase employee cost-sharing for health insurance in 2026 due to rising healthcare expenses, including the cost of new medications, impacting employee access to care. This follows a 4.5% increase in 2024 and an anticipated 6% rise in 2025.
US Employers to Shift More Healthcare Costs to Workers in 2026
Over half of US employers plan to increase employee cost-sharing for health insurance in 2026 due to rising healthcare expenses, including the cost of new medications, impacting employee access to care. This follows a 4.5% increase in 2024 and an anticipated 6% rise in 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Budget Bill Failure Could Add Millions to Uninsured
Failure to pass President Trump's proposed 2025 budget reconciliation bill could result in 8.2 to 9.2 million more uninsured Americans due to an ensuing recession, increasing the total to approximately 36 million, according to a White House study.
Trump Budget Bill Failure Could Add Millions to Uninsured
Failure to pass President Trump's proposed 2025 budget reconciliation bill could result in 8.2 to 9.2 million more uninsured Americans due to an ensuing recession, increasing the total to approximately 36 million, according to a White House study.
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64% Bias Score
German Sick Pay: Rules, Eligibility, and Limitations
In Germany, employees receive sick pay from their health insurance after six weeks of employer-paid sick leave, covering 70 percent of their gross salary up to a daily maximum of €128.63 (2025), with specific eligibility criteria and a maximum duration of 78 weeks within three years.
German Sick Pay: Rules, Eligibility, and Limitations
In Germany, employees receive sick pay from their health insurance after six weeks of employer-paid sick leave, covering 70 percent of their gross salary up to a daily maximum of €128.63 (2025), with specific eligibility criteria and a maximum duration of 78 weeks within three years.
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16% Bias Score
Fortuna Health's AI-Powered Medicaid Enrollment System Secures $18 Million in Series A Funding
Fortuna Health, founded in 2023, uses AI-powered software to expedite Medicaid enrollment, reducing processing time from 45 days to under a minute; it recently secured an $18 million Series A funding round to expand nationwide.
Fortuna Health's AI-Powered Medicaid Enrollment System Secures $18 Million in Series A Funding
Fortuna Health, founded in 2023, uses AI-powered software to expedite Medicaid enrollment, reducing processing time from 45 days to under a minute; it recently secured an $18 million Series A funding round to expand nationwide.
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52% Bias Score
17 Million Americans to Lose Health Insurance Under "One Big Beautiful Bill
The "One Big Beautiful Bill" signed into law on July 4th, 2024, is projected to cause 17 million Americans to lose health insurance coverage by 2026, due to changes in Medicaid eligibility, the ACA marketplace, and restrictions on reproductive healthcare funding.
17 Million Americans to Lose Health Insurance Under "One Big Beautiful Bill
The "One Big Beautiful Bill" signed into law on July 4th, 2024, is projected to cause 17 million Americans to lose health insurance coverage by 2026, due to changes in Medicaid eligibility, the ACA marketplace, and restrictions on reproductive healthcare funding.
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68% Bias Score
Obamacare Premiums To Spike 75% In 2026
The cost of Obamacare plans will rise by 75% in 2026 because pandemic-era subsidies are expiring, impacting 24 million enrollees and potentially causing many to forgo coverage, leaving a sicker insurance pool.
Obamacare Premiums To Spike 75% In 2026
The cost of Obamacare plans will rise by 75% in 2026 because pandemic-era subsidies are expiring, impacting 24 million enrollees and potentially causing many to forgo coverage, leaving a sicker insurance pool.
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36% Bias Score
German Health Insurers Demand Urgent Government Action to Address €6.23 Billion Deficit
Facing a €6.23 billion deficit, Germany's statutory health insurance funds (GKV) urge immediate government action, including an expenditure moratorium and federal funding for citizens receiving social benefits, criticizing the planned 2027 commission report as too slow.
German Health Insurers Demand Urgent Government Action to Address €6.23 Billion Deficit
Facing a €6.23 billion deficit, Germany's statutory health insurance funds (GKV) urge immediate government action, including an expenditure moratorium and federal funding for citizens receiving social benefits, criticizing the planned 2027 commission report as too slow.
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60% Bias Score
Hemsley Returns as UnitedHealth CEO Amidst Financial Uncertainty
After Andrew Witty's sudden resignation, 72-year-old Stephen J. Hemsley returned as UnitedHealth Group CEO on Tuesday, citing a need to improve operational efficiency and address rising medical costs, resulting in a suspension of the company's 2025 financial outlook.
Hemsley Returns as UnitedHealth CEO Amidst Financial Uncertainty
After Andrew Witty's sudden resignation, 72-year-old Stephen J. Hemsley returned as UnitedHealth Group CEO on Tuesday, citing a need to improve operational efficiency and address rising medical costs, resulting in a suspension of the company's 2025 financial outlook.
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48% Bias Score
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