Business is catching on to the importance of sleep

Feb 17, 2020
Lost productivity from lack of sleep costs the economy billions of dollars.
An "energy pod" is seen at the company Thrive Global, in New York, on May 10, 2018, which Thrive Global employees can use to take a nap.
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Walmart focuses on freestanding clinics

Feb 17, 2020
New Walmart Health facilities in Georgia have separate entrances and they look like clinics, not Walmart stores.
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How letters from the IRS saved lives

Dec 12, 2019
The letters, which went out to 3.9 million people, detailed how to sign up for health care coverage.
A new working paper found that health insurance reduces the probability of death.
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Disagreement over rule that would increase transparency in healthcare costs

Nov 15, 2019
A new rule would require hospitals to make public the prices for everything they charge for.
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The doctor who left primary care to help LGBTQ patients

Nov 12, 2019
"It's so rewarding to just provide good care, and be kind and have them feel safe," said Dr. Crystal Beal.
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Premiums fall again for ACA health plans

Oct 23, 2019
After years of rising costs, the drop is an indication markets are stabilizing.
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The opioid crisis is getting more expensive

Oct 21, 2019
Lost earnings from those who have died of overdoses were a major factor, according to the Society of Actuaries.
Flowers are placed at a Minneapolis memorial for people who have died from opioid overdoses.
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What will President Trump announce on health care?

Oct 3, 2019
The president’s visit to a Florida retirement community for the announcement comes as Democratic presidential candidates are debating expanding the government’s role in health care.
President Donald Trump is expected to announce an executive order on health care.
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