Yearly Archives

2024

Cut Healthcare Costs with Personalized Meal Delivery, Study Reveals

TL/DR - Medically tailored meal (MTM) delivery programs could lead to significant savings in US healthcare costs, particularly for patients with conditions requiring special diets, according to a study by the American Society for Nutrition. The study used data from approximately seven million US adults with diet-sensitive chronic diseases and…

Minimum Tax on 5G Investment: Inflation Reduction Act

TL/DR - The Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) book minimum tax could potentially increase the tax burden on future purchases of spectrum, creating barriers for the US in the race to lead wireless communication and innovation. The minimum tax could distort the value of spectrum licenses and potentially slow the build-out of 5G technology. The tax…

Wednesday Update: A Chaotic Period in U.S. Politics

TL/DR - The Democratic National Committee is seeking to confirm President Biden as the party's nominee. However, some Democrats, including Adam Schiff, have expressed doubt about Biden's ability to secure a win against Donald Trump. Meanwhile, two Israeli air strikes, one of which targeted a United Nations school, have resulted in the deaths of…

Mintz IRA: Costs & Consequences of Redesigning Part D Program

TL/DR - The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) aimed to cut back government spending on Medicare and reduce prescription drug costs for program beneficiaries. The IRA has led to significant changes in the Medicare Part D program, which will be implemented from January 1, 2025. These changes include the elimination of the coverage gap, changes…