In the #News #Economy #Politics - Healthcare Is Broken In The US

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Healthcare Is Broken In The US

In 2025, employer-sponsored health insurance costs climbed for the third straight year, reaching nearly $27,000 for an average family plan, per KFF’s annual survey. Premiums rose 6% from 2024, outpacing inflation by over twofold, with employees contributing roughly $6,850 and employers funding the remainder.

Rising premiums are being fueled mainly by higher health care spending, particularly on prescription drugs such as the popular GLP-1 weight-loss treatments Wegovy and Zepbound. More than one-third of large employers said drug prices have significantly driven up premiums, and 43% of the largest firms now cover GLP-1 drugs—up from 28% in 2024.

Costs for employees continue to grow beyond premiums: the average individual deductible rose to nearly $1,900, with workers at small firms paying about $1,000 more on average than those at larger companies. More than half of small-firm employees now face deductibles of at least $2,000.

KFF warned that deductibles and other cost-sharing measures may continue to rise as employers struggle to control costs.

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In the #News #Economy #Politics - Phasing Out Chemical Dyes

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Phasing Out Chemical Dyes

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has initiated a significant policy shift to phase out artificial food dyes from the American food supply by the end of 2026. This initiative is part of the broader "Make America Healthy Again" campaign, aiming to address health concerns associated with synthetic dyes, particularly their potential links to behavioral issues in children and chronic illnesses like obesity and diabetes.

The FDA, in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health, is working to revoke authorizations for certain synthetic dyes, including Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B, and expedite the removal of others such as FD&C Red No. 3, which has been linked to cancer in animal studies. The agency is also encouraging manufacturers to transition to natural dye alternatives like beet juice, carrot juice, and butterfly pea flower extract

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Farewell to chemical dyes — and not a moment too soon. While this shift may lead to higher prices for many products Americans rely on, the long-term health benefits are undeniable. These hidden savings, from reduced medical costs to improved quality of life, are something U.S. corporations have conveniently overlooked for decades.

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