As private equity reshapes American health care, the dentistry industry is now leading the charge - and patients are bearing the cost. In the last decade, private equity firms have been quietly taking control of dental care from behind the scenes, largely through secondary business organizations that push dental practices to cut costs and, in some cases, encourage unnecessary and irreversible dental procedures.
YouTube and Netflix look poised to keep their gold and silver medals in the streaming wars as AI upends Hollywood, allowing for more personalized content and supercharged recommendations. But Amazon Prime Video is well-positioned for bronze, if not an even better spot on the podium.
Mayor Olivia Chow emphasized the necessity of reducing building costs in Toronto, stating, "Life in Toronto has become very expensive and housing is the biggest expense every month." Recent surveys indicate that some residents allocate up to 63% of their income on housing, substantially exceeding the recommended 30%.
In January, Flagstar Financial revealed its plans to close 60 branches throughout the year as part of a strategy to consolidate operations and reduce costs.
Mechanical engineers face significant delays and costs in simulations, but CompLabs is developing an AI model to drastically reduce these times and expenses.