Health insurers shift from Democrats to Republicans in care stance
Health insurers funded Democrats for years to secure a federal health care mandate and favorable rules, but now back Republicans hoping lighter regulation. They face potential clashes over mandates, minimum spending rules, and premium increase definitions as GOP control looms.
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Diabetes could triple in U S by 2050 says CDC
Atlanta AP reports federal officials project as many as one in three U S adults could have diabetes by 2050 if current trends continue. The CDC estimates 76 to 100 million diabetics by mid-century, up from about 24 million today, including undiagnosed cases and aging population factors.
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