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New York City woman erased $119 million in medical debt for thousands of Americans. She died at 38, but turned grief of others into reliefCasey McIntyre, a New York City book publisher who died of stage four ovarian cancer at 38 in November 2023, left behind a final wish that ...
From France to Albania, social unrest is setting Europe's streets ablazeAcross Europe, a wave of protests is sweeping through as citizens express their frustration over escalating living expenses and inadequate ...
The cost of AI adoption: can businesses turn investments into returns?Indian businesses are increasing their AI budgets, but turning early results into sustainable returns requires more than buying new tools. ...
Semiconductor ecosystem: Made in India and designed for IndiaIndia’s competitive advantage will not come from manufacturing at China’s scale or cost. It lies in building customised devices for specifi...
The burden of cancer drugs: Millions battle exorbitant prices as life-saving treatment slips out of reachFor millions of cancer patients, the cost of treatment can be as frightening as the diagnosis. From steep markups to patented drugs that re...
Rising household costs undermine economic mobility, push Americans to delay major life decisions: McKinseyRising living costs are a significant barrier to economic mobility impacting many Americans' financial security and aspirations. About 60 p...
NITI Aayog explores policies to boost India's medical and dental device manufacturing industryNITI Aayog is exploring policy measures to improve the manufacturing capabilities of medical and dental devices in India. The meeting inclu...
From lifespan to healthspan: How Abu Dhabi and India can make prevention practicalNew modelling suggests that eliminating modifiable health risks could add 12 years to healthy life expectancy at birth by 2050. Realising e...
AI cost savings may be offset by rising verification expenses: Deutsche BankThe report, titled "AI boom or doom: what will superintelligence feel like and when will we get there?", said that while AI has made it che...
No health insurance but a personal medical fund: How good is this idea?As medical treatment costs soar, should you rely solely on health insurance or build your own personal medical fund? This article explores ...
Eyes now on Viksit, net zero later: Can India achieve high-income status by 2047 without compromising on climate promises?India aims to achieve a high-income economy status by 2047, requiring substantial economic growth and investment. However, ambitious climat...
Social Security raises payroll tax cap to $192,300 for 2027 - Here's who will pay more after COLA announcementStarting January 2027, American citizens will witness notable changes in their Social Security benefits and payroll taxes. A cost-of-living...
AI investment is surging, but businesses are struggling to prove the value, HTEC Global study findsHTEC, a global product engineering and AI transformation company, today launches The HTEC AI Value Realization Report 2026, revealing a new...
Healthtech startup Confido Health raises $12.5 million in funding led by Z47Founded in 2022 by Chetan Reddy and Vichar Shroff, Confido Health develops artificial intelligence (AI) agents that automate administrative...
'America punishes you for being sick': Foreigner explains why he is moving back to India from US in a viral videoAn American has gone viral after explaining why he plans to move back to India from the US, citing high healthcare costs. He compared a $50...
Hospitals, clinics may now have to display service rates prominentlyClear display of rates helps patients and their attendants understand the likely financial implications of treatment, make informed decisio...
IRDAI may allow transition period for insurance fee capIRDAI Chairman Ajay Seth said the regulator is examining industry feedback on a consultation paper that is open until October 25, while mai...
- Roche calls for global healthcare overhaul to tackle disease burden
Roche highlights the urgent need for a transformation in global healthcare to effectively tackle chronic diseases. Jorg Rupp pointed out th...
The American Dream now costs $5.3 million, even a college degree may leave you $1.2 million shortThe pursuit of the American Dream has become a hefty endeavor, now costing an average of $5.3 million across a lifetime for many workers. T...
Wall Street’s $10 billion India hospital bet sparks a fight over billsWall Street has poured about $10 billion into Indian hospital chains over the past five years, with investors including Blackstone, KKR, TP...