The Growing Number of Patients Without Health Insurance Is Costing Hospitals
Summary
Negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz face hurdles over Iran’s demand for passage fees, while Missouri voters decide on a ballot measure to replace income tax with higher sales taxes. Hospitals report profit declines as uninsured rates rise following the end of ACA subsidies. In markets, stocks surged on strong earnings from Palantir and SpaceX, though McDonald’s appointed new U.S. leadership after missing sales expectations.
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Intro, ReliaQuest ad, and show overview
Iran Strait of Hormuz negotiations stall
Missouri primary and income tax ballot measure
Todd Blanche AG nomination and WA arson charge
Hospital profits hit by uninsured patients
Ad: David Booth's book Stay Calm
Stocks rally on Iran hopes and earnings
Chipotle shares drop over salmonella probe
SpaceX Q2 revenue up 92% as public co
McDonald's and Kimberly-Clark earnings
Pfizer beats expectations on drug sales
NJ sues Amazon over driver compensation
Rise of fractional private jet ownership
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