Health & Wellness

TL/DR - The Washington Keep Our Care Act, aimed at increasing oversight of hospital and healthcare consolidations, has failed to be passed this legislative session. The bill intended to allow for more public discussion of healthcare consolidation and a more significant role for the state's attorney general in reviewing such transactions. Critics…

TL/DR - Indonesia’s health insurance claims rose by 25% year-on-year to Rp 20.83 trillion ($1.32 billion) in 2023, mostly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This rise was consistent with the increase in healthcare costs in the country, such as facilities, service fees, medicines, and varied health tests. The increase in insurance claims has outpaced…

TL/DR - Change Healthcare, a major health-care company owned by UnitedHealth Group, was hacked on February 21, disrupting hospitals, doctor's offices, pharmacies, and numerous patients across the U.S. The incident, described as one of the most serious attacks on the American health-care system, involved the company's systems used to transmit…

Neurodiversity and Fitness: Emily Skye's Journey Well-known fitness enthusiast and mother of two, Emily Skye, reveals her journey with neurodiversity. After being diagnosed with ADHD, she decided to share her story with Body+Soul in the hopes of sparking conversations for other women who may be facing similar struggles. Feeling Different: The…