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New Research Calls for Transparency in Medicare Advantage Operations
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BALTIMORE, MD, October 8, 2024 – New findings from a team of renowned researchers calls for transparency and rigorous oversight of the U.S. Medicare Advantage (MA) program, the United States’ largest healthcare capitation program.

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Local Craft Beer Consumers Lose Loyalty When Their Favorite Brands are Acquired
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BALTIMORE, MD, October 8, 2024 – Local craft beer consumers don’t seem to like it when their favorite brands are acquired, showing displeasure through spending habits, according to a new study on brand loyalty and craft beers.

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Number of Holiday Shopping Days Continues to Expand, With Sales Expected to Rise Among Frugal Consumers
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If you’re in a retail store in early October and are struck by the sudden appearance of holiday gifts, sales, and decorations, you won’t be imagining it. The holiday shopping season may come earlier than ever this year due to several factors, from a short shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas to the distraction of a national election.

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U.S. wind operators tool up to capture summer price spikes

U.S. wind operators tool up to capture summer price spikes

Reuters, July 18, 2022

U.S. wholesale power prices will rise as much as threefold during this summer’s peak demand period due to high gas prices and a switch away from coal-fired generation, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) warned in a note on June 16.

The Food Safety System Is Failing

The Food Safety System Is Failing

Industry Week, July 13, 2022

Much has been written and said about the ongoing shortage of baby formula. It is a supply-chain challenge exacerbated by market concentration, lack of competition and restrictions to foreign entry. The safety issue that caused the shortage, however, is far more alarming and raises concerns about other food products regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Female-Only VC Funds Don’t Necessarily Help Female Entrepreneurs

Female-Only VC Funds Don’t Necessarily Help Female Entrepreneurs

Forbes, July 4, 2022

A recent report from European Women in VC revealed that while 2021 was generally a great year for startup fundraising, precious little of that money found its way to female-led startups. Indeed, the data shows that just 2% of available venture capital went to all-female startups, which is a dip from the already rubbish 3% in 2020. Incidentally, it's perhaps worth noting that mixed teams did little better, securing just 9% of available capital.

New Research Puts Your Online Privacy Preferences to the Test

New Research Puts Your Online Privacy Preferences to the Test

News Release, July 18, 2022

CATONSVILLE, MD, July 18, 2022 – When it comes to privacy, you’ve probably heard some say they “don’t care about privacy if there’s nothing to hide.” Typically, someone who says this is not taking into account that you may have strong beliefs on the very premise of whether someone should have access to your private information. This personal belief is called the “intrinsic” point of view.

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