In some states traditional medicine is now covered by Medicaid, the federal health programme for the poor. We explain how that could help Native Americans https://t.co/emCaxNfKOg ...

Congress is back in session tomorrow and the first item on the docket allegedly is healthcare. But their return may be overshadowed by Trump's reaction to the shooting of two National Guard troops in DC this week. With the administration halting all asylum decisions and visas for Afghan individuals, Trump spent part of the weekend this holiday ranting about Democrats and immigrant communities.And for six Democrats, they returned to Capitol Hill in the wake of Trump's FBI requesting interviews with them afte ...

Breaking a short time ago, Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are hosting a lastm minute teller rally ahead of Tuesday's special election for congressional seat in a deep red part of Tennessee. It should be a safe get for Republicans, but according to a new Emerson College poll, Republican Matt Van Eps and Democratic State Representative Aftton Bane are in a very heated race. Ben Eps leads Bane by just two points within the poll's margin of error.Trump won the same district by 22 points just last y ...

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The 2025 Forbes Healthcare Summit is happening next week on December 4 in NYC! This year's agenda dives into the future of healthcare with three powerful themes: Building Next-Generation Healthcare Models, Re-Centering the Patient and The Power of Personalized Care. Join today's top leaders from organizations revolutionizing the industry, including Mass General Brigham, Epic, Andreessen Horowitz, Humana and so many more.This is where the future of healthcare starts. Apply to attend today or secure your spot ...

Market Trends & Opportunities - Macroeconomic environment is constructive for risk assets heading into 2026, identifying opportunities across small caps, international markets, and fixed income [1] - Small caps, as indicated by the Russell 2000, are up nearly 10% this year, while the S&P 500 is up approximately 135% [2] - International developed markets are up 25% this year [10] - Broadening of equity markets is expected, with opportunities across sectors within the S&P 500, particularly in AI and healthcare [7][8] Federal Reserve & Interest Rates - Anticipation of Federal Reserve rate cuts has positively impacted small caps [2][3] - Small cap performance is correlated with the perceived probability of Fed rate cuts [3][4] - Expectation of Fed rate cuts makes it sensible to build income in portfolios beyond government bonds [13] Small Cap Innovation & AI - Small caps are seen as AI innovators with opportunities in niche markets, not directly competing with hyperscalers [4][5][6] - There are opportunities for small caps to compete in niche AI markets [5] International Markets - Fiscal expansion in Germany and a new administration in Japan supportive of fiscal expansion are expected to drive growth in international markets [9] - International markets are expected to continue outperforming the US, though not necessarily at the expense of the US market [10][11] Investment Strategies - Downside protection is important in portfolios due to market uncertainty and complexity [12][13] - Strategies for generating higher yields include international stocks with higher dividend yields, securitized high yield, and option-based income strategies within the S&P 500 [13][14] - Exposure to mega-cap tech AI hyperscaler trade should be market cap neutral [15]

As the White House welcomes turkeys to the nation's capital and tries to avoid becoming a lame duck presidency after a series of setbacks that have raised questions of whether the president may be approaching the limits of his influence over his own party. Right now, the president's standing with the public is in perilous political territory with an approval rating that is significantly underwater across recent major polls. had his message on affordability has run a foul of voters even as he again lauded th ...

Healthcare Reform & Policy - The discussion revolves around potential healthcare reforms, particularly concerning the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and alternative solutions [2][3] - A key point is the debate over extending ACA subsidies, with concerns about their financial sustainability and potential for waste, fraud, and abuse [2][7][20] - Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are presented as a favorable alternative, emphasizing individual control over healthcare spending and incentivizing preventative care [4][5][6] - High-risk pools are suggested as a mechanism to provide coverage for individuals with higher healthcare needs, while potentially lowering premiums for younger, healthier individuals [9][11][12] Financial Implications & Cost - Obamacare has been financially disastrous over the past 15 years [2] - The Schumer shutdown involved a $500 billion demand related to the Affordable Care Act [2] - There's an estimated $1.5 trillion demand associated with the Schumer shutdown and Obamacare subsidies [7] - Concerns are raised about the potential for premium increases for approximately 1 million people due to the current healthcare policy [14][15] - Approximately 93% of individuals receiving Obamacare subsidies are expected to experience little to no change in their program [15] Access & Coverage - An estimated 35% of people on Obamacare subsidized plans are not even accessing healthcare [9] - Some individuals with high incomes (reportedly $600,000 per year) are receiving premium subsidies, which is deemed inappropriate [20] - There's a need to ensure access to high-quality healthcare for individuals with significant healthcare needs, such as diabetics [17]

Tonight in Tennessee, Democrats are working for a huge political upset just 10 days from today in a special election on December 2nd. A Democrat hasn't won Tennessee's seventh congressional district in more than 40 years. And in 2022, the district was redrawn as part of a Republican gerrymander, making it even harder for Democrats to compete.But Tennessee state representative Afton Bane, the Democratic candidate in the special election, has Republicans scrambling. The New York Times reports President Trump ...

Core Insights - Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) is a specialty infrastructure contractor that is strategically positioning itself to leverage several significant market themes [1] Group 1: Market Themes - The company is expected to benefit from key market themes including Artificial Intelligence/Semiconductors, Infrastructure/Logistics/Energy Transition, Financial/Fintech, Healthcare/Biotech, and Weapons & Space [1] Group 2: Investment Strategy - The investment approach combines deep value investing principles with complex growth projections supported by quantitative research and machine learning skills [1]