Retirements take to the streets in China to protest health insurance cuts

Retirements in the central Chinese city of Wuhan and the northeastern city of Dalian took to the streets last week to express their outrage over the local government’s curtailing of medical insurance coverage.

Photos and videos of demonstrations circulating online show crowds of senior citizens gathering in various areas of the two cities, including a local hospital and park in Wuhan and a public square outside a district government building in Dalian. Some demonstrators can be heard singing “The Internationale.” A heavy police presence is seen in several video clips, but it remains unknown whether the police

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EHR Threats? – Rickard & Associates

A recent warning highlights that electronic health records (EHRs) are a top target of cybercriminals.

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The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) issued a warning to healthcare entities regarding EHR vulnerabilities and protections.

Protected health information (PHI) continues to hold its value on the dark web and is a constant target of cybercriminals.

With the recent growth of telehealth and healthcare technology, we have seen a large increase in cybercrime

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Healthy life expectancy on the increase in Switzerland


Swiss pensioners: still out and about, long after retirement. Keystone / Oliver Lang

In the space of a decade, the “healthy” life expectancy rose by 2.1 years for men and 1.5 years for women, a study has found.

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The study looked at the period 2007-2017 and concluded that men who retire at 65 can still expect to live 16.2 years without disability or infirmity. For women the figure is 16 years.

The gains in life expectancy with good health outweighed the

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Judge Rules GM Wasn’t Deceptive With Its Destination Charges

2021 Chevrolet Equinox

2021 Chevrolet Equinox

Destination charges have been increasing in the auto industry. Some customers aren’t too happy about it, especially the fact that automakers may be making a profit off of these charges that companies often try to separate from the vehicle’s price. Automotive News reports that a class action lawsuit against GM over customer concerns about GM making a profit over destination charges have been dismissed.

The suit was originally filed in 2021 in the Southern District of California and consisted of two plaintiffs, Robert Romoff from California and Joe Siciliano from New Jersey. Romoff purchased a 2021 Chevy

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BMW M Series vs. 7 Series: Which Fits Your Event Best?

Choosing the right luxury car for an event is not just about the name. It is about the feeling you want to create. BMW offers two very different options in the M Series and the 7 Series. Both are premium, and both look great, but they fit different kinds of events. If you are choosing between them for a wedding, business trip, night out, or photoshoot, here is a simple guide to help you decide.

What the BMW M Series Is Best For

The BMW M Series is built for performance. These cars are fast, sporty, and bold. They sit …

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Fiscal problems may force a health-care fix: Opinion

Maybe governments increasingly short of money will be forced to fix health care

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As a rocky year comes to a close, my thoughts wander to events, both good and bad, that I had not expected and what they may mean for the future. There are so many to consider! I picked two themes unique to Canada: deepening Medicare turmoil and

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China Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services Markets Report 2023-2027: Rise in Popularity of Electric Cars and Adoption of Advanced Technologies Spurs

DUBLIN, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “China Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services Market By Service Type, By Vehicle Type, By Service Area, By Service Provider, By Channel, By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offers.

China automotive repair and maintenance services market is anticipated to register a robust CAGR during the forecast period, 2023-2027

The market is primarily driven by the rise in vehicle production and sales and the growing disposable income of consumers. People prefer to avail of automotive repair and maintenance services for regular check-ups to avoid the chances of

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These 9 cars under $15,000 are your best bet for a deal as used vehicles remain astronomically expensive

Ford C Max Hybrid

The best used cars under $15,000 include the Ford C-Max, Toyota Prius C, and Nissan Murano.Ford

You used to be able to pick up a decent used car for just a few thousand dollars. Inventory issues in the auto industry and stubbornly high car prices mean those days are over.

Used cars sit in the sales lot of a used car dealership in California.

A used-car lot.Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

So it’s more important than ever to shop smart. If you’re paying an arm and a leg for a secondhand car, truck, or SUV, you better make sure it will last and perform reliably.

Used car lots

A used car lot is shown Friday, June 10,

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