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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Health CEOs Face Cost Questions in Congress

The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to probe why health care costs keep climbing. Instead of defending their own practices, the CEOs from big hospital groups stepped up to point out how political decisions by the opposing party push prices higher. Earlier this year, insurance lea

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Apr 28 2026BUSINESS

A fresh tie-up for high-end race week

Precision Drive Club just locked in a new ride ally for its Formula 1 weekend in Miami. Go Rentals, already a go-to name for wealthy jet-setters, will now handle every car need inside the fenced-off zone of Hard Rock Stadium. Instead of lining up at a regular desk, members glide straight from their

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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

HCA Healthcare: Earnings Stay Steady, Analysts Tighten Their Views

In the first quarter of 2026, HCA Healthcare reported revenues of $19. 11 billion, a modest 4. 3% rise from the previous year and almost exactly what analysts expected. The company’s adjusted earnings per share climbed to $7. 15 from $6. 45 a year earlier, matching market forecasts. The CEO descr

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Apr 25 2026HEALTH

Building a new heart center in mid-May

Columbia’s Boone Health system is rushing to open its own heart clinic by May 6 after losing a partnership that lasted over ten years. The split affects around 20, 000 patients who will now receive care from a new team of about three dozen doctors, nurses, and technicians hired specifically for the

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Apr 21 2026OPINION

Hospitals on the Edge: How Funding Cuts Are Shaping Care

The past year saw warnings about hospital finances becoming unstable, and those concerns are now reality. A major federal bill has cut healthcare funding by up to $25 billion each year, with some local systems facing losses over $100 million annually. Hospitals that serve the most vulnerable are hit

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

How hospital visits reveal hidden struggles in health and wealth

A study in Athens looked at how money issues, mental health, and overall life quality connect for people visiting a big public hospital. Research focused on patients and their family members at a heart clinic. Most people deal with stress from both personal health problems and financial worries. The

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Apr 18 2026BUSINESS

The Hidden Side of Masters Week

The Masters isn’t just about golf—it’s a carefully crafted experience, and some brands know exactly how to play along. Take Mercedes, for example. While fans focus on the tournament itself, the company has quietly built its own world around it. From sleek rides to private dinners, Mercedes doesn’t j

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Apr 15 2026HEALTH

Dogs Bring Healing to Presque Isle Hospital

Presque Isle’s AR Gould Hospital has welcomed a new source of comfort: therapy dogs that visit patients and staff to ease stress and boost recovery. The initiative is part of a growing program that now reaches four hospitals across Maine. Two years ago, the idea began at Eastern Maine Medical Cente

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Bipolar II and the Hidden Risks After First Hospital Stay

After someone with Bipolar II disorder is hospitalized for the first time, their risk of attempting suicide doesn’t disappear—it actually spikes. New research shows that the months right after discharge are some of the most dangerous periods for these patients. Scientists tracked a group of Bipolar

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Apr 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Magic Spot Is Turning Chicago’s Old Mansion into a Party Hub

Chicago’s famous McCormick Mansion, once home to Lawry’s Prime Rib and a quirky Scandinavian buffet, is getting a fresh makeover. A 66‑year‑old entrepreneur who made his money in health tech is pouring about $50 million into a 36, 000‑sq‑ft entertainment center called The Hand & The Eye. He wants th

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