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“We believe in universal access,” says Bernard J. Tyson, CEO of Kaiser Permanente, on stage at the 2019 Fast Company Innovation Festival. advertisement advertisement Tyson has said that he does not think that “Medicare for All” is the right choice for right now in the United States. The reason, he says, is because the policy is focused on getting all Americans affordable insurance coverage rather than ensuring that everyone is getting affordable care, which he does not believe is the same thing. Though approximately 30 million Americans are not insured, according to 2018 census bureau figures, the overwhelming majority are. “We should be focused on the care, not the coverage, and we should deal with the policy deficiencies where we’re not covering,” he says. Kaiser Permanente is both an insurer and a network of medical centers. It takes a fixed fee in exchange for providing a patient’s entire care, rather than a fee … [Read more...] about Bernard J. Tyson says Medicare for All is not the right answer to the healthcare crisis

It’s just before 9 a.m. on an overcast February morning. About 60 fifth graders at a Harlem charter school have just filed into a multipurpose room to hear architect Phil Freelon talk about his career-defining work on the National Museum of African American History and Culture, or NMAAHC, in Washington, D.C., the universally celebrated newest addition to the Smithsonian Institution. But before he gets to his lesson about the design—a brilliant, bronze-hued building that alights the Mall like a shining crown—he warms up the crowd by letting them in on a secret: He once played drums in a band with his brother, Gregory Freelon, a teacher at the school. The room’s energy perks up as students whisper; Phil has instantly connected to each of them. Now it’s time for the meatier part of his talk. advertisement advertisement Eager hands shoot into the air. “Art is a subject of creativity,” a boy says. “It’s expressing … [Read more...] about America’s Humanitarian Architect

Every year we’re told to get our flu shots, and yet every year, more than half of all adults in the United States decide not to. Health officials have tried many tactics to convince people that they should get a vaccine not just for their own health but to protect the health of others. The latest idea: Using virtual reality to show the dangers of passing the flu on to more vulnerable people, which could better help people see the health consequences of their inaction. advertisement advertisement For adults between the ages of 18 and 49, flu vaccination rates are abysmal. Though a vaccine is recommended for everyone in that age group, just under 27% of that population received a flu shot for the 2017-18 season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The issue comes from the fact that many of these adults think the flu is a manageable illness, says Glen Nowak, director of the University of Georgia’s Grady College Center for Health and Risk … [Read more...] about What happens if you skip your flu vaccine? This VR game shows you the deadly consequences

Ajit Mishra, Vice-President Research, Religare Broking, said investors with a two-to-three year horizon can start investing in quality midcap and smallcaps with a strong promoter track record, low leverage as well as healthy growth prospects. He advises avoiding stocks that have run into trouble owing to mounting debt, promoter pledge or other company-specific issues.Among sectors, Mishra feels auto, banking/NBFC and FMCG stocks would outperform going forward. Even here, he advises buying stocks in a phased manner with a medium to long term view.Edited excerpts:Close Q: What does the outcome of the Monetary Policy Committee meet suggest? Do you see a further rate cuts at its February meeting?A: In a surprise move, MPC decided to hold rates against a wide expectation of a minimum 25 bps rate cut. The pause, as mentioned by the Governor, is temporary as the Reserve Bank would await more data on inflation and growth and therefore be better placed for a rate cut at its February policy. … [Read more...] about Betting on an economic recovery? These 4 sectors likely to hog the limelight

BNP Paribas Mutual Fund’s equity portfolio is largely inclined towards consumption and domestic growth story, said Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Head of Investments, Anand Shah.In a freewheeling chat with Moneycontrol, Shah said that the fund house is overweight on consumer-facing companies such as like FMCG, retail, select auto, media and entertainment as he feels that these companies are seeing an uptick in demand in rural due to near normal monsoons and government spending.BNP Paribas Mutual Fund is also positive on financials particularly on private banks, life insurance sector and select retail focused stocks.Close Among NBFCs, the fund house prefers industry leaders with the right asset-liability match and the ones that have the ability to raise funds competitively.Himadri BuchAssistant Editor|Moneycontrol.com AMFI monthly report: Outflows from credit risk funds rise, inflows into equity funds plummet 85%UTI AMC-PSUs-SEBI Saga: Is it a special case treatment of SEBI … [Read more...] about Anand Shah says macros not as bad as in 2013, portfolio skewed toward consumption, auto