In a striking development that has sent ripples through the healthcare industry, Elevance Health, a prominent name in the Medicare Advantage (MA) market, recently faced a significant legal setback in a federal court in Texas. The case, decided on August 19 of this year, revolved around the star
In the vast and varied landscapes of Kenya, where remote communities often struggle to access even the most basic medical supplies, a revolutionary solution is taking flight—literally. Drone technology has emerged as a game-changer in addressing the persistent challenges of healthcare delivery,
Imagine stepping into a hospital for a standard procedure, expecting a reasonable bill, only to discover that the cost for the same service can vary by tens of thousands of dollars depending on the facility, even within the same city. This stark reality of pricing disparities in the U.S. healthcare
Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in its quest to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC), with health financing challenges casting a long shadow over equitable access to care. With out-of-pocket spending constituting a staggering 76% of total health expenditure—one of the highest rates
Imagine a workplace where nearly one in eight employees with disabilities reports facing discrimination from their peers or superiors, a rate double that of their non-disabled colleagues, as uncovered by a comprehensive NHS Staff Survey conducted across 268 organizations with over 774,000
For residents of Missouri and Kansas who depend on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace for health insurance, a harsh reality looms on the horizon with premium rates poised to surge dramatically in 2026, marking the steepest increase since 2018. This escalation threatens to impact over 617,000
