Canada's health-care system is playing a larger role in America's political discourse as the 2020 presidential elections heat up. Progressives on the left love pointing to Canada as an equitable and efficient health care system. Conservatives use Canada as an example when warning about the dangers of socialized medicine and unchecked bureaucracy. So how exactly is medicare … [Read more...]
How The United Kingdom’s Health-Care System Works
As politicians in the US debate the best health-care policies to replace the current system, the United Kingdom’s National Health Service enjoys huge support from the vast majority of Britons. Despite the high reports of satisfaction with system, many in the UK are calling for reform of the NHS, especially following the UK’s departure from the European Union. Here’s how the NHS … [Read more...]
How French Health Care Compares To The US System
France's health-care system, which is called "social security," has been globally recognized for overall quality. In a 2000 report, the World Health Organization ranked it the best national health-care system in the world. As Democrats push a government-funded health care and President Donald Trump campaigns on repealing Obamacare without a clear alternative, Health care has … [Read more...]
How Germany’s Universal Health-Care System Works
Germany’s health-care system spends nearly half as much as the United States but still manages to cover 100% of its population through a mix of public and private insurance schemes. There are two different systems that residents can turn to for insurance in Germany: SHI, which stands for Statutory Health Insurance and PHI or Private Health Insurance. Here’s how they work. » … [Read more...]
Why Medical Bills In The US Are So Expensive
The American health-care system is in a tug of war between physicians, hospitals, insurance companies, pharmaceuticals and shareholders. At the center of it all are the patients. Ashley Palmiscino's insurance company was billed roughly $4 million for her five-month-old son Luca's lung transplant. Her family had to turn to fundraising almost immediately just to keep up with the … [Read more...]
Why Medical Bills In The U.S. Are Out Of Control
Medical bills in the United States are expensive. It’s a concern that has the attention of Americans and lawmakers. This is not a unique problem for the United States. Health-care spending is consistently rising around the world, however the U.S. is the worst performer when it comes to controlling costs. A lack of universal coverage in the U.S. and a fragmented and heavily … [Read more...]
Why U.S. Health Care Is Getting More Expensive
Health-care spending is consistently rising around the world, but the United States is the worst performer when it comes to controlling costs. A lack of universal coverage in the U.S. and a fragmented and heavily commercialized system leads to rising costs and excessive spending. Watch the video to learn more about why health-care costs are rising in the U.S. more than anywhere … [Read more...]
Two dead after car crash explosion at Niagara Falls’ Rainbow Bridge
CNBC's Eamon Javers joins 'Power Lunch' to report on the latest update on the car explosion at the U.S.-Canada border. app,business news,cnbc,digital,disrupt,funding,innovation,investors,nasdaq,nyse,online,silicon valley,startup,stock market,tech,techcheck,technology,venture,wall street … [Read more...]
Madrona’s Matt McIlwain talks Sam Altman’s departure as OpenAI CEO
Matt McIlwain, Madrona managing director, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk Sam Altman being forced out at OpenAI and what it means for the company and Microsoft moving forward. Closing Bell Overtime,CNBC,business news,finance stock,stock market,news channel,news station,breaking news,us news,world news,cable,cable news,finance news,money,money tips,financial news,stock … [Read more...]
OpenAI says Sam Altman exits as CEO after board loses confidence
CNBC's Steve Kovach joins 'Closing Bell' to report on OpenAI’s board of directors saying Sam Altman will step down as CEO and will be replaced by chief technology officer Mira Murati. Closing Bell,CNBC,business news,finance stock,stock market,news channel,news station,breaking news,us news,world news,cable,cable news,finance news,money,money tips,financial news,stock market … [Read more...]