US Stock Market: US health insurers post best quarterly performance since pandemic eraU.S. health insurers posted strong first-quarter earnings, easing concerns over rising medical costs and claims pressures. Major players be...
14 May, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Vice President Vance defers $1.3 billion in Medicaid funds to California, citing fraud concernsUS Vice President JD Vance announced a significant deferral of federal Medicaid funds to California. The government is withholding $1.3 bil...
14 May, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
Tax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump's economy in the midtermsVoters in North Carolina face a tough economic choice. While tax cuts aim to boost incomes, rising prices for rent, food, and fuel are a ma...
13 May, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Donald Trump's drugmaker deals may save economy $529 billion over 10 years: White HousePresident Trump's administration projects significant savings from deals with drug companies. These agreements aim to lower US prescription...
05 May, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
Cries of ‘Get down!’ & correspondents ‘ducked under the table’; media recalls panic and chaos at White House dinner shootingIt was meant to be a glitzy night with President Donald Trump addressing journalists at a Washington ballroom. Agents swarmed around tables...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
U.S. health insurers UnitedHealth, CVS Health take big steps for prior approval on medicines and medical services. What Americans should know?UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealth's insurance unit, said more than 70 per cent of prior authorization requests will be part of this standardiz...
25 Apr, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Trump unveils deal with Regeneron to lower drug prices as part of most-favored-nation initiativeRegeneron will reduce prices for its drugs on Medicaid. A cholesterol drug, Praluent, will be available for USD 225 on Trump's discounted d...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
US to loosen marijuana rules in major shift for $47 billion industryThe United States Department of Justice is easing rules on certain marijuana items. The drug will be reclassified as less dangerous. This s...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
401(k) limit increased for 2026: Why should you max it out to secure your future?In 2026, 401(k) limits are higher, giving people a better chance to save for retirement. Costs like food and health care are rising, so sav...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Are tips tax-free now in the US? IRS announces deduction for tip workers - but there’s a catch; Eligibility rules and deduction limits explainedThe 'no tax on tips' rule made headlines across the US, raising hopes among service workers of major tax relief. But the policy is not as s...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Donald Trump thinks drinking soda kills cancer cells and Fanta isn't unhealthy? Dr Mehmet Oz shares podcast claims, diet habits during meetings, campaign travelDonald Trump thinks drinking soda kills cancer cells and Fanta isn't unhealthy? Comments shared by Dr Mehmet Oz on a podcast sparked debate...
15 Apr, 2026, 02.34 AM IST
Health insurers rise after US lifts 2027 Medicare Advantage payment ratesU.S. health insurer stocks surged after the government announced higher-than-expected Medicare Advantage payment rates for 2027, unlocking ...
07 Apr, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
Trump administration widens its anti-fraud efforts with a Medicaid probe in New YorkThe Trump administration is intensifying its scrutiny of state Medicaid programs, now targeting New York. Federal officials are demanding i...
05 Mar, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Trump greenlights using medicaid data to track and deport illegal migrants; why this legal ‘breach’ should worry AmericansThe Trump administration authorized ICE to access Medicaid data. This included sensitive information of 79 million enrollees. The goal was ...
18 Jul, 2025, 12.53 PM IST
Planned parenthood funding faces axe after US Supreme Court bombshell ruling for statesPlanned parenthood: The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked Planned Parenthood from suing South Carolina over the state’s decision to pull th...
26 Jun, 2025, 10.58 PM IST
Is HHS’ 10,000-job cut a bold reform or a risky cost-cutting move? Here’s a look inside the $1.8 billion overhaul and shift to chronic disease preventionUS Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a major overhaul, cutting 10,000 full-time jobs to streamline operations and...
27 Mar, 2025, 09.30 PM IST
Donald Trump nominates Indian woman to top administration post"I am pleased to nominate (Dr) Seema Verma to serve as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services," Trump said in a st...
29 Nov, 2016, 07.45 PM IST