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Bad Timing: Will GLP-1s Bankrupt Health Insurance Before They Save It?
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts just posted a $400 million loss—the worst in their history. The culprit? GLP-1 medications that could eventually save insurers billions. The costs hit today, the savings arrive years later, and health systems are caught in the middle.
The New York Times Got Smaller — Healthcare Is Next
The New York Times built one of the best digital products in media—yet its real revenue and profit have fallen by more than half. That’s what disruption actually looks like: the work moves elsewhere while the industry shrinks. Healthcare is now entering the same pattern, driven by consumer tech, GLP-1s, and safer mobility. We’re heading toward better health—and a smaller healthcare system.