Health savings accounts reshape patient cost and care choices
The government may push HSAs with high deductibles to curb health care costs. Proponents say HSAs empower savers and shoppers, while critics warn they may delay care and worsen inequality. Real-world users report substantial savings but note uneven benefits across incomes and emergencies.
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Flu Strikes Small Firms Hampering Daily Work
New York AP. The flu season has hit small businesses hard with lean staffing. BusBank reports most staffers sick at least once this season, some days with six out sick and four on planned days off. Let Mommy Sleep DC area and northern franchises face caregiver shortages, profits down 15 percent in February. Telecommuting eases some impact, yet updates and care duties suffer. Health officials note states report rising flu activity, compounding the challenge for lean operations.
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Abortion pill access urged for U S pharmacies
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