After 40 Years, No One Has Produced a Workable Single-Payer Health Care Plan Vermont passed single-payer legislation in 2011 and abandoned the plan after three years of failure. Why? Reason · Jun 4
Moderna Stock: Is MRNA Outperforming the Health Care Sector? Although Moderna has outperformed the broader health care sector over the last 12 months, analysts maintain a cautious stance on the stock’s future outlook. Barchart · Jun 4
Managing the High Cost of Mental Health Care Cases of anxiety, depression and other conditions are rising, and so is the price of treatment. These strategies can help you get care you can afford. Kiplinger · Jun 4
Elevance Health Stock: Is ELV Underperforming the Health Care Sector? Elevance Health has underperformed the Health Care sector over the past year, but analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects. Barchart · Jun 1
5 Legal Documents Solo Agers Should Review Before Summer to Protect Their Autonomy For the growing number of Americans aging without a spouse, children, or nearby family members, maintaining independence requires more than just staying healthy and financially... Saving Advice · May 31
Billionaire Mark Cuban Asks Why Insurance Companies Pay $2,500 for an MRI When ‘a Center Down the Street’ Only Charges $350 Mark Cuban questioned why insurers pay $2,500 for MRIs priced at $350 elsewhere. The debate exposed huge gaps in health care pricing. Barchart · May 30
Nottingham triple killer Valdo Calocane’s family says neglect of mental health care is ‘destroying lives’ Valdo Calocane killed three people – history student Barnaby Webber, aspiring medic Grace O'Malley-Kumar, both 19, and caretaker Ian Coates, 65 – in devastating knife attacks in Nottingham in June 2023. The Independent UK · May 29
Mother of Nottingham triple killer: ‘We tried to get help for my son. Then he killed three people’ SPECIAL REPORT: Exclusive: Three years on from the devastating attacks in Nottingham by Valdo Calocane, a public inquiry is examining the failings that may have prevented that fateful day. The triple killer’s mother and brother tell Rebecca Thomas how they are urging politicians to look at the ‘systemic failings’ in… The Independent UK · May 29
HMSA’s Latest Move Could Worsen Doctor Shortage Dr. Katie Min is facing a financial crisis at her family’s primary care practice in Honolulu The Independent UK · May 26
Mark Cuban Says Republicans, Independents, Democrats All ‘Want Cheaper Drugs' — So Now He's Teaming Up With TrumpRx to Make It Happen Mark Cuban partnered with TrumpRx to lower drug prices, adding 559 generics from his Cost Plus Drug Company to the portal, focusing on price transparency. Barchart · May 23
Millions Of Men Now Struggle with Anxiety or Depression — Teletherapy and VR Sessions Are Breaking Stigma Men across the country now face rising rates of anxiety and depression while traditional support systems struggle to keep up. Modern digital tools like teletherapy and virtual reality sessions now reshape how care reaches people who once avoided in-person clinics. Conversations around men’s mental health now move into mainstream spaces,… Clever Dude · May 23
Who is Mohammed Omar, $90-million fraud suspect in Minnesota, who jumped from balcony to evade FBI arrest? A man jumped from a fourth-floor balcony when FBI agents went to his house on Thursday to arrest him in connection with a $90 million fraud case in Minnesota. Immediately, the agency addressed a press conference, released the dramatic footage of an accused fleeing on foot holding a shoe in… The Times of India · May 21
Capitol Lens | ‘Pitt’ stop Actor Noah Wyle, who is one of the producers and stars of the medical drama “The Pitt,” talks with health care professionals and medical students during the “Healthcare Is Human” rally in Upper Senate Park on Thursday. The event, led by the health care apparel company Figs, was held to… Roll Call · May 21
Capital & Main · May 21 In California Governor’s Race, Xavier Becerra Walks Away From Single-Payer Once an advocate for a universal system, he now focuses on incremental reforms and shielding Californians from federal cuts.
Ballotpedia · May 19 SEIU-UHW sponsored initiative that would set spending requirement on patient care for health clinics qualifies for ballot in California A ballot initiative to require nonprofit federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and FQHC Look-Alikes to spend at least 90% of their annual total revenue on expenses that advance the health center's mission qualified for the general election in California. The initiative defines the spending requirement as a mission spend ratio.
International Business Times · May 19 Ohio Teen Takes On Rural Medicine's Hardest Problem—and Presents His Solution at Dartmouth College The Dartmouth Rural Health Symposium, held May 12–13, 2026, at the Hanover Inn, drew researchers, clinicians, and community leaders under the theme "Transforming Rural Health Care: Research-Driven Solutions, Real-World Impact." The 2025 inaugural symposium drew more than 270 participants.
The Independent UK · May 19 What is the Bundibugyo Ebolavirus – and how do you get it? An outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in Congo has resulted in 181 confirmed fatalities, according to The Congolese Ministry of Health . While the Zaire strain is widely recognised for causing large Ebola epidemics, Bundibugyo presents its own significant threat, typically resulting in a fatality rate of 30-50…
Latin Times · May 18 Could A Former Republican Win Georgia's Democratic Primary? Meet Geoff Duncan Geoff Duncan's long-shot campaign for Georgia governor is asking Democratic voters to accept one of the strangest political conversions of the 2026 cycle: a former Republican lieutenant governor, once aligned with conservative policies, now running in a Democratic primary shaped by Donald Trump, abortion rights, health care and the future…
The Times of India · May 15 The $100 million hospital gift by Marc and Lynne Benioff reshaped local health care in Hawaii Hawaii Pacific Health received a record $100 million donation. This significant gift will fund the redevelopment of the Straub Benioff Medical Centre in Honolulu. The project aims to increase patient capacity and modernize facilities. This investment will create a future healthcare campus for Hawaii. The donation focuses on tangible improvements…
Capital & Main · May 14 The Real Stakes Behind California’s Billionaire Tax Fight: Health Care Access A hospital CEO says looming Medicaid reductions threaten vulnerable residents and the state’s health system.
Barchart · May 14 Hims & Hers Bets Big on GLP-1 Drugs, But Investors Want Profits Now Hims & Hers delivered a sharp earnings miss as GLP-1 and international expansion costs surged. Investors now face a classic tradeoff between near-term margins and long-term growth.
The Independent UK · May 13 Trump administration freezes new Medicare enrollments for hospice and home health agencies The Trump administration is expanding its fraud-busting initiative in federal health programs
AAP · May 13 Man accused of ramming synagogue gates granted bail A man alleged to have rammed synagogue gates with his ute and then referred to the Bondi massacre has been bailed to go into a mental health care centre.
The Economic Times · May 12 Meta to lay off 8,000 employees on May 20: What will be the severance package for staff by Mark Zuckerberg's company? Meta layoffs: Meta is set to lay off approximately 8,000 employees, about 10% of its global workforce, on May 20. Meta said the company is offering a “generous severance package,” which includes 16 weeks' base pay plus two weeks for every year of employment and will also cover the cost…