Healthcare costs are rising again even as inflation falls

WASHINGTON — During the pandemic, healthcare costs — usually a main driver of US inflation — remained surprisingly stable, rising just about 2% annually even as prices for many goods and services soared more than three or four times that rate. But signs are emerging that medical inflation is back as demand for non-COVID-19-related health […]

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Sources of financial aid and insurance for hearing aids

When you’re ready to purchase hearing aids, you don’t want to waste time finding out if you qualify for monetary assistance. Based on the way most people are provided with financial support, we have put together a prioritized list below to help uncover your options. Does health insurance cover hearing aids? Hearing aids are generally […]

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Does Health Insurance Cover Hearing Aids? Coverage Options for Hearing Devices

Featured Image We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of our links. The newsroom and editorial staff were not involved in the creation of this content. [–> Hearing aids are a crucial way to improve your ability to effectively navigate the world and function optimally at work and in your […]

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UnitedHealth is the Latest Industry Player to Embrace Wearables

For more crisp and insightful business and economic news, subscribe to The Daily Upside newsletter. It’s completely free and we guarantee you’ll learn something new every day. For most people, health insurance is something they’d rather not think about. For better or worse, UnitedHealth wants to always be on your mind — and wrist. The […]

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Retirees in Wuhan, Dalian Protest Proposed Medical Insurance Cuts

On February 15, just weeks before the opening of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) legislative session in Beijing, thousands of Chinese retirees in the city of Wuhan and Dalian held large demonstrations against proposed reforms to the public health insurance system. These followed an initial demonstration on February 8 in Wuhan, which was largely […]

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