Documentary maker, Michael Moore, has spoken openly about the anger people feel towards health insurance companies after the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He didn’t condemn the public’s reaction. Instead, he said this rage has been a long time coming. “After the CEO's killing, people
A serious back injury might have driven Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old data engineer, to shoot and kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan last week. Police believe this life-altering event could be linked to the motive behind the murder. Mangione, a University of Pennsylvania graduate
Imagine being in the middle of chemotherapy and having to fight your insurance company to get the medicine you need. That's what happened to Arete Tsoukalas, a 26-year-old law student from Indiana. After being diagnosed with leukemia, she found out her insurance required a $13, 000 monthly copay for
Representative Ro Khanna from California made a big blunder on a social media platform, wrongly claiming that top health insurance companies made over $1. 3 trillion in profits in 2023. The real figure? A much smaller $70. 7 billion. This mix-up happened during a time when talks about healthcare ref
The morning murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson, sparked a wave of social media outrage. People shared stories of denied medical claims, highlighting deep frustrations with the healthcare system. Thompson's widow hinted at possible threats related to coverage issues, though the motive r
Ever since Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth Group's health insurance unit, was tragically murdered outside a Manhattan hotel, the health insurance industry has been on a rollercoaster. Shares of big-name companies like UnitedHealth Group, Elevance, Centene, CVS Health, and Cigna have taken a
Health insurance in America hasn't always been easy on the wallet. Back in the day, people had more freedom to pick their own plans. But that changed when Democrats started expanding government control over health insurance. This led to higher costs, with a family of four now spending about $24, 000
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey recently met with small-business owners from the Retailers Association of Massachusetts (RAM). She noticed they were worried about the rising cost of health insurance. Their forecast for holiday sales was modest, with only a 1. 5% increase expected. Healey introdu
Every year, millions of Americans shop for health insurance. But it's not just about finding a good deal. It's about finding the best fit for you. First, look at the deductible. This is the amount you pay before your insurance kicks in. It can be high, so check what it covers. Regular doctor visits
In Germany, around 700, 000 babies are born each year, and many mothers feel the weight of societal expectations and traditional roles. This study explored a unique data source to find out how often new mothers are diagnosed with mental illness compared to women without children. Using billing data
