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Clean Energy Sets $1.1 Trillion Record That’s Bound to Be Broken
(Bloomberg) — Last year was a double milestone for decarbonizing the world’s energy system. It was the first year when investment in the energy transition equaled global investment in fossil fuels, according to the latest data release from clean energy research group BloombergNEF. The money flowing into the upstream, midstream and downstream segments of oil and gas, and […]
American Airlines Sees Profit Above Estimates on Steady Demand
(Bloomberg) — American Airlines Group Inc. expects profit this year to exceed estimates following a slow start, as steady demand for air travel keeps an industry recovery going into 2023. Full-year adjusted earnings will be $2.50 to $3.50 a share, the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier said in a statement Thursday that also detailed fourth-quarter results. […]
Chipotle Seeks to Hire 15,000 Workers Amid Tech Layoffs
(Bloomberg) — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is adding 15,000 jobs across its North American locations — a sign that demand for restaurant food is robust despite high inflation and economic uncertainty. The burrito chain’s hiring push is meant to ensure its more than 3,000 US restaurants are fully staffed for the company’s busiest season, which […]
Behavioral Health Is Stepping Out of the Shadows of Healthcare
Host Kevin Stevenson of the “I Don’t Care” podcast talked with Stuart Archer, the CEO of Oceans Healthcare, a behavioral health service provider, about the growth and challenges of behavioral health in hospitals. Currently, the healthcare system is buzzing in behavioral health but there are still some improvements to be made. Even with many […]
From an Idea to Billion Dollar Company: How a Doctor Lobbied DC for HSAs
As most people know, unexpected visits to the doctor can lead to high medical bills. An estimated 1 out of every 5 Americans offset these costs by using a Health Savings Account or HSA to help them save for rainy days or simply to plan ahead. However, it wasn’t long ago that this now […]
Examining the Vaccine Rollout from a Public Health Standpoint
The mission of Health Matters is to promote health equity by elevating the conversation around healthy habits, preventative health, and relevant public health issues. By approaching these topics with an equitable lens, we can all do our part to empower individuals to make more informed decisions about their health and care. MarketScale introduces […]