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Why health-care costs are rising in the U.S. more than anywhere …

Health-care spending is rising in the U.S. more than anywhere else around the world. Lack of choices in insurance plans limits competition, which can drive prices higher.

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Nvidia's AI ambitions in medicine and health care are becoming …

Applying Nvidia AI chips to health care, whether it's biotechnology, chemicals, or drug discovery is going to be a big business.

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The 11 fastest-growing jobs in health care over the next decade

Nurse practitioners, occupational therapy assistants and physical therapy assistants top the list for the fastest growing health-care jobs of the next decade, with home …

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Federal Trade Commission to sue drug middlemen over prices of

UnitedHealth Group's Optum Rx, CVS Health's Caremark and Cigna's Express Scripts will reportedly be the targets of the FTC's suits.

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Cost and accessibility of mental health care in America

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans have some type of mental health condition, but the cost of treatment and services remains high for many.

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These are America's best states for quality of life in 2024

These 10 American states offer residents the best quality of life in the nation, from low crime to a clean environment, and access to health and child care.

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Where Amazon is heading in health after the Amazon Care failure

Amazon Care is ending, but the internet giant's ambitions in the health sector are only growing with more cash going to acquisitions than startup investments.

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Marketplace health insurance may get more expensive

The premium tax credit, which makes marketplace health insurance premiums more affordable, could become less generous after 2025. Here's what to know.

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India is on alert after a fresh outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus

Health authorities in the southern Indian state of Kerala are on high alert for the latest in a series of outbreaks of the incurable Nipah virus.

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Bill Gates used to think this habit was lazy and 'unnecessary

Bill Gates used to consider sleep "unnecessary" and lazy. Now, it's a non-negotiable part of his daily health routine, he says — here's why.

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Biden tests positive for Covid, cancels speech in Las Vegas

Biden, who was delivering speeches in Las Vegas, "is experiencing mild symptoms," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.

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5 health conditions that affect the Black community at higher rates …

Health conditions like colon cancer and cardiovascular diseases impact people within the Black community at much higher rates than most other racial backgrounds, …

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How to avoid a tax surprise from marketplace health coverage

Certain life changes — including to income or family size — can affect how much you can receive in advance tax credits to reduce your health-care premiums.

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Native American health care: How the U.S. Indian Health Service …

American Indians and Alaska Natives are entitled to federally funded health care. Here's how that works and why activists want the system to be reformed.

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Walgreens-backed VillageMD to buy Summit Health in $9 billion …

Primary care provider VillageMD, which is backed by Walgreens, is buying urgent care provider Summit Health in a deal valued at nearly $9 billion.

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Health Savings Account (HSA): What It Is and How to Use It

Even if a treatment is covered by your health insurance, it likely comes with a co-pay and deductible. A health saving account (HSA) allows consumers with a high deductible …

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Jim Cramer on Hims & Hers Health stock

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday gave his take on the Hims & Hers Health, a digital health and wellness platform.

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Walmart should be under tighter scrutiny because of wrongful …

A jury found that the big-box retailer violated federal law when it fired a longtime employee with Down syndrome and refused to accommodate her disability.

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10 companies that will let you work from home and are hiring now …

Tech, marketing and health care are among the top industries hiring for remote and hybrid jobs in 2023, according to FlexJobs.

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Stimulus Check Update: $600 Direct Payments Approved

Congress agreed on the $900 billion coronavirus stimulus bill late Sunday night. Here's who will qualify for $600 direct payments.

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Shrinking food stamp benefits challenge retailers

For retailers like Kroger, Walmart and Dollar General, the decline in SNAP dollars will put pressure on discretionary sales.

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How stocks perform historically in presidential election years

With Election Day just a few months away, here's how the market tends to fare with its historical averages.

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