Consumer prices popped again in December, casting a shadow over the economy.
The New York Times, January 12, 2022
Consumer prices popped again in December, casting a shadow over the economy.
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Supply chain snags continued to drive up prices in December.
The New York Times, January 12, 2022
Supply chain snags continued to drive up prices in December.
Why Some Workers Are Getting All the Covid Tests They Need
The New York Times, January 12, 2022
In the absence of a national effort to make coronavirus testing widely available, a number of big American companies ramped up their own, making tests available for a select group of workers.
What to Know About Insurance Coverage for At-Home COVID Tests
NBC 10 Boston, January 12, 2022
Beginning Saturday, most people with private health insurance will be able to get up to eight at-home PCR and rapid COVID-19 tests per month after after a recent announcement by the Biden administration
Experts Discuss Future of Supply Chain Landscape
The USGlass News Network, January 11, 2022
With supply chain challenges not looking to end anytime soon, particularly as worker shortages continue, experts gathered online recently with some tips on how companies can find long-term solutions. However, labor isn’t the only issue. Robert Handfield, professor of supply chain management at North Carolina State University, said climate change, COVID, labor–all of these are hitting at once.
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Artificial Intelligence
Why 23andMe’s Genetic Data Could Be a ‘Gold Mine’ for AI Companies
TIME, March 26, 2025
The genetic testing company 23andMe, which holds the genetic data of 15 million people, declared bankruptcy on Sunday night after years of financial struggles. This means that all of the extremely personal user data could be up for sale—and that vast trove of genetic data could draw interest from AI companies looking to train their data sets, experts say.
Big Four Now Using Agentic AI to Boost Staff Productivity
NYSSCPA, March 24, 2025
The Big Four firms are now integrating a new category of artificial intelligence (AI) into their businesses, according to Bloomberg Tax.
Healthcare
Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.
The Hill, March 11, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as the new secretary of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s de facto healthcare czar. He will have influence over numerous highly visible agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, among others. Given that healthcare is something that touches everyone’s life, his footprint of influence will be expansive.
We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials
Atlanta Journal Constitution, January 23, 2025
Health insurance has become necessary, with large and unpredictable health care costs always looming before each of us. Unfortunately, the majority of people have experienced problems when using their health insurance to pay for their medical care. Health insurance serves as the buffer between patients and the medical care system, using population pooling to mitigate the risk exposure on any one individual.
Supply Chain
Experts warn logistics industry stakeholders to make contingency plans
Seafood Source, March 10, 2025
In their March 2025 forecasts, shipping and logistics experts are warning those who rely on the industry to expect continued disruption, and in order to survive a chaotic landscape, they are advising businesses to spend money conservatively, work with trusted partners, and make comprehensive contingency plans.
'Unnecessary drama' of tariff threats causing uncertainty for Arizona, economist says
KPNX-TV, February 28, 2025
After the Trump administration announced Monday an agreement to pause potential tariffs against Canadian imports, one supply chain expert told 12News the whiplash of tariff news coming out of Washington D.C. is not helpful to U.S. businesses.
Climate
Mark Cuban's Question to Matt Gaetz on Energy Costs Takes Off Online
Newsweek, September 14, 2024
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban's question to Representative Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, on energy costs took off on social media on Saturday.
Florida advances bill to ban offshore wind turbines despite not having any — here’s why that matters
Dredge Wire, April 3, 2024
Florida lawmakers have banned wind turbines off its shores and near the coast, saying the bill is meant to protect wildlife and prevent noise.