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By Jennifer Rigby LONDON (Reuters) – One of the world’s biggest global health funders will ask the private sector for a steep increase in donations as concern of a shortfall in government contributions grows following a U.S. decision to exit the World Health Organization. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS,…
Once my single mother got a handle on her eating disorder, she decided to go to college in her 50s.She’s now a counselor and helps people with substance abuse issues.My mother and I went through treatment together, and I also struggled in college.My mom began her college education at 55…
My husband has been teaching for 20 years. His salary is $19,000 above the poverty level for our family of seven. While money is tight, it’s worth him keeping his job for our health insurance. For most of his career as a public school teacher, my husband’s paycheck has hovered…
Thursday’s market has seen notable fluctuations in various stocks, with some making significant moves based on company news and other market factors. Stocks like Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:) and United Health Group (NYSE:) have shown considerable activity in the mega-cap range, while in the large-cap category, Mobileye Global (NASDAQ:) and…
Holden Karau works in Big Tech during the day and builds her startup, Fight Health Insurance, at night.Karau said personal experiences with health insurance denials led her to create the platform.The platform uses AI and machine learning to streamline the insurance appeal process.Holden Karau works as an open-source engineer in California — but…
Gut health is a key cornerstone of our overall health as it can affect many bodily systems.A diet high in fiber, fermented foods, and polyphenols can help support a healthy gut microbiome.Emily Leeming, a gut health expert and dietitian, sees her breakfast as a chance to boost her fiber intake.A…
UnitedHealth Group’s CEO eulogized his slain colleague Brian Thompson in a New York Times op-ed.Thompson’s shooting sparked a nationwide debate about the state of the health insurance industry.Witty’s op-ed faced fierce online criticism from people who said it didn’t offer solutions.The head of UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of UnitedHealthcare,…
Particle Health has raised $10 million from its existing investors, Business Insider has learned.The raise comes shortly after the startup filed an antitrust lawsuit against EHR giant Epic Systems.Particle has been embroiled in a monthslong dispute against Epic over patient data sharing.Healthcare startup Particle Health has been battling electronic health…
Some health insurance companies are removing executive bios from their websites.The deletions came after the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.CVS Health and BlueCross Blue Shield are among those who have removed executive bios.Some health insurance companies have removed executive leadership bios from their websites after the fatal shooting…
An epidemiologist and nutrition expert eats at least three fermented foods each day for gut health.Tim Spector shared his tips on how to incorporate fermented foods into your diet.These include starting small, checking food labels, and “backslopping.”You may have noticed a proliferation of kefir and kombucha in stores lately. Fermented…
