Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris, would boost the Affordable Care Act (ACA) at the recent vice presidential debate. But is that good news? The ACA, often called Obamacare, hasn't made health insurance cheaper. In fact, premiums and deductibles have gone
As the 2024 election season heats up, a new wave of Republican proposals threatens to unravel the progress made in healthcare reform. The party's aim is to repeal key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), aiming to increase the cost of health insurance an
In the world of Wikipedia, the concept of reliable sources is open to interpretation. A recent change to the "List of Executive Branch Czars" article highlights this issue. Prior to July 24, Kamala Harris was listed as part of the article, but after that date, her name vanished. This disappearance i
OSOM Products, a company that once aimed to revolutionize the smartphone industry with a focus on user privacy, is on the brink of shutting down. Founded in 2020 by former Essential employees, OSOM's flagship device, the OV1, was designed with a plethora of security features. However, the company's
As the presidential debate raged on, the issue of healthcare took center stage, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump presenting their contrasting visions for the American people. But what does this mean for Georgia's voters, who have consistently ranked healthcare as o
In South Africa, a country with a deep-seated healthcare crisis, a unique solution has emerged: the Phelophepa health train. For the past 30 years, this mobile clinic has been traveling across the country, providing free medical attention to over 375,000 people annually. The train's impact is undeni
Buckle up, America! The 2023 statistics are in, and it's a tale of two realities. Household incomes rose by 4% on an inflation-adjusted basis – a much-needed glimmer of hope after years of stagnation. But, the glass is half-empty for others. What does this 4% rise really mean? Is it enough to make
Imagine a world where millions of Americans could potentially shed pounds and manage their diabetes with a single injection. At least 57 million privately insured adults under the age of 65 could be eligible for GLP-1s, a class of weight loss and diabetes medications. GLP-1s are approved to treat
The Motion Picture Editors Guild (IATSE Local 700) has delivered a bombshell warning to members – free health insurance extensions are coming to an end. Why? The pension and health plan is hemorrhaging money, with contributions plummeting over 20% compared to last year. This means the Editors Guild
