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When considering health insurance plans and their costs, there’s a lot to think about. You should know what you’ll need to pay and when, from your monthly premium to the copay at your doctor’s office. Most plans are designed to split or temper the costs of care between you and your insurance provider. This is … Read more

Good mental health is central to your overall well-being, so maintaining it should be part of the daily conversation. Music therapy can be a great tool for keeping your mental health in a good place. It has a wide range of benefits, including helping you process emotions, cope with trauma and understand grief. And as … Read more

Chronic disease prevention and management platform Lark Health announced it will be available through CVS Caremark’s Point Solutions Management program. CVS Caremark customers will have the ability to access Lark’s coaching programs, including the company’s GLP-1 cost containment and obesity management offerings, through CVS Caremark’s platform. In a LinkedIn post, Lark said it can tailor … Read more

Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump has made combating fraud a centerpiece of his administration. Trump has said he will target fraud in Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security programs, and his Republican allies in Congress have made combating fraud a key argument in their plans to slash Medicaid. Trump also has empowered … Read more

Thatch, an employer-focused health benefits platform, has secured $40 million in a Series B funding, bringing its total raise to $84.5 million.  Index Ventures led the round, with participation from existing investors Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), PeopleTech Partners, General Catalyst, The General Partnership, SemperVirens, and new investor ADP Ventures.  The company also announced the appointment of … Read more

How Chris Pratt’s Family Bounced Back from a Chaotic Health Scare: Hollywood star Chris Pratt recently opened up about his family life, providing a reassuring update on his three children with wife Katherine Schwarzenegger following a challenging period marked by a health scare. Known for his roles in blockbuster hits like Guardians of the Galaxy … Read more

Bradley Walsh’s Vertigo Struggle, a beloved TV presenter known for hosting The Chase and starring in Bradley & Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad, has openly shared his health challenges, including vertigo—a condition that has influenced his professional and personal life. This article explores Walsh’s experiences, the nature of vertigo, its causes, symptoms, and potential consequences if … Read more

Since we largely avoid candy and other processed foods, I have to get creative and come up with other Easter basket ideas each year. As kids, my brother and I always looked forward to Easter, getting baskets with a chocolate bunny, and going on Easter egg hunts. Because of these special memories I work hard … Read more

Choosing between term insurance vs life insurance can be challenging. Both offer financial security, but they serve different purposes. Understanding their differences will help you decide which option best suits your needs. Understanding Term Insurance Term insurance is a straightforward policy that provides life coverage for a fixed period. If the policyholder passes away during … Read more

By Rachana Pradhan April 4, 2025 Article HTML Rachana Pradhan LISTEN: KFF Health News correspondent Rachana Pradhan spoke with federal employees who say mass government layoffs are affecting their mental health. She appeared on WAMU’s “Health Hub” segment on April 2. Federal workers are feeling demoralized and anxious as the Department of Government Efficiency slashes … Read more