Want affordable health care? Make hospitals comply with posting prices online
The Biden administration and Congress are addressing spiraling costs of health care and health insurance by extending expanded pandemic-era Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies in the Inflation Reduction Act. Yet simply transferring rising costs to taxpayers does nothing to address the underlying health care unaffordability crisis. In fact, increasing subsidies makes it easier for health insurers to further raise premiums and pad their
Read MoreCan antitrust reform legislation get to 60 votes?
With the August recess underway, it is time to take stock of Congress’ remaining agenda. One big item that is still on Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) public to-do list is the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA). After promising a floor vote on the bill earlier this summer, the majority leader has shifted the deadline to later this fall. This delay raises the question of
Read MorePentagon chief tests positive for COVID for second time
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday morning tested positive for COVID-19, the second time the Pentagon chief is known to have contracted the virus. Austin, 69, said in a statement he is experiencing “mild symptoms” and will quarantine at home for the next five days, in accordance with the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. “I will retain all authorities and plan to maintain my normal work schedule virtually from home,” Austin added. Austin said he was last in contact in person with President Biden on July 29
Read MoreWhich sunscreen is best for you? Tips after spray sunscreen recalled for cancer-causing chemical
Story at a glance A Banana Boat spray sunscreen has been recalled because of benzene contamination. Benzene may be a byproduct of other ingredients and is a known carcinogen. Inhaling spray and powder sunscreens could be detrimental to your health. Spray sunscreens have
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