A millennial couple who used IVF explain how they navigated the $18,000 bill and skepticism from family
Barrett and Shiraine McLeod told BI about their experience with IVF, how they covered the cost, and tips on navigating insurance.
Healthcare
How Gen Z's love of status is fueling a massive doctor shortage
America needs 90,000 more family doctors. Students who are currently in medical school have different priorities.
Hot yoga, 200 grams of protein, and date nights: How a nurse and Chippendales dancer find balance in their night shifts
Working the night shift can lead to health problems. A nurse and Chippendales dancer reveal how they maintain their health.
Inside the financial scheme that's crippling America's hospitals
Investors got rich bankrupting needy hospitals. Is it about to happen all over again?
International stocks have crushed US stocks by 11% in 2025 — 4 ways to add non-US exposure to your portfolio
Here's how to add international exposure to your portfolio as inflation fears and tariff volatility rock the US market.
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Abortion pill prescriptions are now being tracked in parts of the US — with help from a little-known tech company
Louisiana has started monitoring abortion pills. Some other states are likely to follow suit. It could have disastrous consequences for patients.
America's aging population faces a growing shortage of geriatric care
For a variety of reasons, geriatric care experts told BI it's been hard attracting new doctors to the field. It's a problem for an aging US population.
Six trends shaping the future of eye care in 2025
At a recent event, eye-care industry professionals across the globe convened to discuss the future of vision.
Hedge funds are trimming their Magnificent 7 holdings. Here's what they're buying instead
Hedge funds are making some adjustments to their tech-investing playbook.
New weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro are hot right now. Eli Lilly's CEO explains why they're so expensive.
David Ricks said drugs like Mounjaro and Zepbound are priced to reflect the costs involved, patent expiry, and the enormous value they offer.
Trump said in an interview with Elon Musk that he wouldn't touch Medicaid. Hours later he endorsed a GOP plan that could slash the program.
Donald Trump said he would "love and cherish" Medicaid. He's endorsed a House GOP proposal that would likely gut the program.
These 5 smart money moves will help you get ahead on retirement in your 20s
Your 20s are the perfect time to start saving for retirement. Here's how you can set yourself up for success.
I moved from New York City to Maine 5 years ago. I miss good healthcare.
While there are a lot of reasons why we love our life in Maine, access to good healthcare has been a problem for the last five years.
Top strategists say this unloved stock sector could be one of 2025's top performers
While RFK Jr. is likely to lead the Department of HHS, he will be limited in his ability to stop the continued innovation and rollout of new drugs.
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Healthcare startup Rad AI has raised a new round of funding from Transformation Capital at a $525 million valuation
The radiology AI startup was recently valued at $525 million in a new round of funding, Business Insider has learned.
Trump's deportation plans could raise the price of your retirement
President Donald Trump's mass deportation plans could make it harder for older Americans to access healthcare and increase some of their costs.
Trump's tariffs' possible side effects include making pain relievers and antibiotics more expensive
President Trump has vowed to impose tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada. They could make common medicines less affordable.
Nurses say gig work apps can put them in tough situations and stressful hospitals
Nurses are turning to gig work apps to boost their incomes. The jobs can be very stressful.
A nurse who uses a gig app to pay off debt says it points to a problem with the profession
Apps like CareRev have taken the gig economy into nursing. One nurse says it's helped her pay down debt, but that there are issues.
Gen Xers and millennials aren't ready for the long-term care crisis their boomer parents are facing
Rising long-term healthcare costs mean many baby boomers are unequipped to support themselves in retirement.