Nearly Half of Insured Americans Skip Healthcare Due to High Costs

TL/DR - A survey by Policygenius found that 45% of insured Americans have avoided medical care due to cost fears. To cover these costs, the article suggests setting aside money specifically for healthcare expenses, possibly in a flexible spending account (FSA) or a health savings account (HSA). The article also recommends saving at least the…

Tornadoes in Tennessee Kill 6, Including Toddler

TL/DR - Six people were killed, including a toddler, and dozens more were injured after tornadoes hit Nashville and Clarksville in Tennessee. Among those killed were two-year-old Anthony Elmer Mendez, his mother Floridema Gabriel Perez, and Joseph Dalton. The tornadoes resulted in severe damage, causing power outages for more than 50,000…

CBS Poll: Americans Feel Inflation’s Effect on Life, Opportunities

TL/DR - Inflation in the US is at a peak not seen in four decades and is considered to be suppressing the national economy and individual opportunities. Many Americans believe their current standard of living is worse than that of their parents, contradicting the traditional American dream. The majority also report that their income is not…

US Mining Surge Threatens Local Healthcare

TL/DR - Large employers in Elko, such as mining companies, are contracting with a surgery management company to avoid high hospital prices, often coordinating out-of-town care in Salt Lake City. This is creating a shortage of specialist doctors in the community, with well-insured patients often travelling out of town for their care. An…