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Alan Goforth is a freelance writer in suburban Kansas City. In addition to freelancing for several publications, he has written a dozen books about sports and other topics.
Only about 40% have a positive outlook about the U.S. economy over the next six months, compared with nearly 70% a year ago, a new survey from Grant Thornton finds.
"Now, the Treasury Department is finalizing that fix so that the law works the way Congress intended and the cost of coverage comes down for families all over the country," President Joe Biden says in statement.
EmpiRx Health survey found that it is possible for health care services to provide a system of support and sustain costs, especially in a time of crisis.
"Affordable, comprehensive coverage for all Americans is essential to good health and a strong health care system," says Dr. David Blumenthal, president of the Commonwealth Fund.
"At the local level, companies looking to mitigate the increased costs are using a familiar set of strategies," the 2023 Global Medical Trends Report from Aon says.
Researchers analyzed more than 100 studies about the search and matching process to learn about how workers and employers come together to create jobs.
"More work is needed to fill the remaining coverage gaps and design health plans that encourage people to get the health care they need to live productive and fulfilling lives."
"Our survey suggests that many employers are unsatisfied with the standard group health insurance model -- and many employees feel the same way," eHealth CEO Fran Soistman says.
Ensure portfolios are well-positioned for inflation risk and rising rates or, for near-retirees, consider the benefits of a lifetime income annuity to help address market risk, experts say.