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Toy Fair Celebrates Standout Booth Designs With 2026 Reimagination Awards
NEW YORK, Feb. 17 -- The Toy Association issued the following news:
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Toy Fair(R) Celebrates Standout Booth Designs with 2026 Reimagination Awards
18 Exhibitors Receive Reimagination Award for Outstanding Exhibit Design
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Toy Fair(R) is all about creativity and sparking imagination -- not just through the hundreds of thousands of playthings on display, but also through the innovative booth designs that bring brands to life across nearly 750 exhibit spaces at the Javits Center in New York City. This year, 18 exhibitors have been honored with a Reimagination Award, recognizing booths that
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NEW YORK, Feb. 17 -- The Toy Association issued the following news:
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Toy Fair(R) Celebrates Standout Booth Designs with 2026 Reimagination Awards
18 Exhibitors Receive Reimagination Award for Outstanding Exhibit Design
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Toy Fair(R) is all about creativity and sparking imagination -- not just through the hundreds of thousands of playthings on display, but also through the innovative booth designs that bring brands to life across nearly 750 exhibit spaces at the Javits Center in New York City. This year, 18 exhibitors have been honored with a Reimagination Award, recognizing booths thatinspire, engage, and transform the show floor into an immersive experience.
The Reimagination Awards celebrate exhibitors who embrace Toy Fair's visual merchandising initiative, turning their booth spaces into interactive showcases that captivate buyers, media, and attendees. Awards are given in four categories: Connection, Out-of-the-Box, Powerfully Playful, and Warm Welcome, each highlighting a distinct approach to playful designs and engagement. As part of this initiative, exhibitors are encouraged to think beyond traditional booth setups and dedicate at least 20 percent of their aisle-facing space to an interactive product display.
"For more than 120 years, Toy Fair has been the place where imagination meets opportunity, and the creativity showcased in these booths is a powerful reminder that innovation doesn't stop at the product itself," said Kimberly Carcone, executive vice president of global experiences of The Toy Association(TM), producer of Toy Fair. "Our exhibitors continue to raise the bar, transforming the show floor into an immersive playground for buyers, media, and global play professionals. The Reimagination Awards recognize those who go beyond traditional booth design to deliver moments that inspire, engage, and truly capture the spirit of play."
The 2026 Toy Fair Reimagination Awards winners are:
Linear Booth Category
* Connection Award: Delca Corporation (Booth 156)
* Out-of-the-Box Award: Firebomb Company (Booth 6625)
* Powerfully Playful Award: Teddy Mountain (Booth 6628)
* Warm Welcome Award: Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop (Booth 2179)
400-999 Square Feet Category
* Connection Award: CONNETIX & My Creative Box (Booth 5821)
* Out-of-the-Box Award: Guangzhou Moetch Cultural & Creative Co., Ltd. (Booth 2871)
* Powerfully Playful Award: Target Darts (Booth 6629)
* Warm Welcome Award: Kawaii Slime Company (Booth 6153)
1,000-1,999 Square Feet Category
* Connection Award: Douglas Cuddle Toys (Booth 427)
* Out-of-the-Box Award: PlayMonster (Booth 2435)
* Powerfully Playful Award: Crazy Aaron's (Booth 2365)
* Warm Welcome Award: Safari Ltd. (Booth 623)
2,000+ Square Feet Category
* Connection Award: Ty Inc. (Booth 723)
* Out-of-the-Box Award: Spin Master Inc. (Booth 1635)
* Powerfully Playful Award: Jazwares (Booth 1803)
* Warm Welcome Award: LEGO Systems, Inc. (Booth 1323)
Launch Pad
* Powerfully Playful Award: Articulatus 3D (Booth 6647J)
* Warm Welcome Award: Schnerds (Booth 6647D)
The exhibit booths were evaluated by a panel of judges, including retail buyers, media professionals, trade show experts, and toy industry veterans who walked the show floor through the lens of an attendee. The judging took place February 14 to 15 and was based on creativity, effectiveness, presentation, and overall exhibit design.
The awards descriptions are as follows:
* Connection Award: An exhibit space whose entire atmosphere is united in design with core product(s).
* Out-of-the-Box Award: A creative, imaginative exhibit space that is innovative and outside the limits of conventional thinking.
* Powerfully Playful Award: An exhibit space that conveys fun and liveliness to the attendee with interactive elements.
* Warm Welcome Award: A visually hospitable exhibit that invites the attendee in.
For more information on the Reimagination Awards, visit ToyFairNY.com. Toy Fair is taking place until Tuesday, February 17 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City.
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About Toy Fair(R)(TM) toyfairny.com
Produced by The Toy Association, Toy Fair(R) is the largest and most comprehensive play-focused experience in the Western Hemisphere unifying the toy industry's entire ecosystem with key players to help with business development and sourcing the latest products from across all forms and stages of play. Featuring thousands of new and unique toys, games, edutainment, entertainment-driven experiences, and more from around the world, Toy Fair offers attendees a competitive edge no other trade event can match.
About The Toy Association(TM) toyassociation.org / toyfoundation.org / peopleofplay.com / thegeniusofplay.org / playsafe.org
Founded in 1916, The Toy Association(TM), Inc. is the business trade association representing all businesses involved in creating and delivering toys and youth entertainment products for kids of all ages. The Toy Association leads the health and growth of the U.S. toy industry, which has an annual U.S. economic impact of $155.7 billion, and its roughly 800+ members drive the annual $45.6 billion U.S. domestic toy market. The Toy Association serves as the industry's voice on the developmental benefits of play and promotes play's positive impact on childhood development. The organization has a long history of leadership in toy safety, having helped develop the first comprehensive toy safety standard more than 40 years ago, and remains committed to working with medical experts, governments, consumers, and the industry on ongoing programs to ensure safe and fun play.
As a global leader, The Toy Association produces the world-renowned Toy Fair(TM) in New York City; hosts marketplace activities in Los Angeles; engages in state, federal, and international advocacy on behalf of its members; supports the inventor and design community through People of Play(TM) and its numerous assets and events, including the consumer-facing Chicago Toy & Game Fair; sustains the Canadian Toy Association; acts as secretariat for the International Council of Toy Industries and International Toy Industry CEO Roundtable; and chairs the committee that reviews and revises America's widely emulated ASTM F963 toy safety standard. The Toy Association's philanthropic arm is The Toy Foundation(TM), a 501 (c)(3) children's charity that acts as the uniting force for the collective philanthropy of the toy industry. To date, The Toy Foundation has delivered the joy of play to 33 million children in need worldwide.
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Original text here: https://www.toyassociation.org/PressRoom2/News/2026-News/toy-fair-celebrates-standout-booth-designs-with-2026-reimagination-awards.aspx
[Category: Business]
HRSA Releases New 340B Program Rebate Model RFI
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Feb. 17 -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news:
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HRSA Releases New 340B Program Rebate Model RFI
The Health Resources and Services Administration released a request for information on whether a 340B Drug Pricing Program rebate model should be implemented and how best to operationalize such a rebate framework.
In 2025, HRSA opened a 340B rebate model to certain manufacturers who volunteered as participants. HRSA later paused implementation due to litigation. Through the release of this request, "HRSA is undertaking a methodical and deliberate
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JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Feb. 17 -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news:
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HRSA Releases New 340B Program Rebate Model RFI
The Health Resources and Services Administration released a request for information on whether a 340B Drug Pricing Program rebate model should be implemented and how best to operationalize such a rebate framework.
In 2025, HRSA opened a 340B rebate model to certain manufacturers who volunteered as participants. HRSA later paused implementation due to litigation. Through the release of this request, "HRSA is undertaking a methodical and deliberateapproach to assess whether implementing a potential 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program [is] consistent with its statutory authority."
Comments on this notice are due no later than Thursday, March 19.
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About Missouri Hospital Association
The Missouri Hospital Association is a nonprofit association in Jefferson City that represents 135 Missouri hospitals. In addition to representation and advocacy on behalf of its membership, the association offers continuing education programs on current health care topics and seeks to educate the public about health care issues.
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Original text here: https://www.mohospitals.org/newsroom/hrsa-releases-new-340b-program-rebate-model-rfi
[Category: Health Care]
The LEI for Germany Increased in December
NEW YORK, Feb. 16 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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The LEI for Germany Increased in December
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For Release 9:30 AM ET, February 16, 2026
Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (r) (LEI) for Germany increased by 0.9% in December 2025 to
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NEW YORK, Feb. 16 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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The LEI for Germany Increased in December
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For Release 9:30 AM ET, February 16, 2026
Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (r) (LEI) for Germany increased by 0.9% in December 2025 to89.2 (2016=100), following a 0.7% increase in November. Overall, over the second half of 2025, the LEI for Germany rose by 1.2%, accelerating moderately from 1.0% growth over the first half of the year.
The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index (r) (CEI) for Germany decreased by 0.2% in December 2025 to 103.3 (2016=100), following no change in November. Overall, in the second half of 2025, the CEI for Germany declined by 0.3%, a reversal from a 0.3% increase over the first half of the year.
The next release is scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2026, at 9:30 A.M. ET.
The Germany LEI increased in December
In December, all components of the Germany LEI improved except consumer confidence
The positive annual growth rate of the Germany LEI suggests improvement in economic activity in the near term
About The Conference Board Leading Economic Index(r) (LEI) and Coincident Economic Index(r) (CEI) for Germany
The composite economic indexes are key elements in an analytic system designed to signal peaks and troughs in the business cycle. Comprised of multiple independent indicators, the indexes are constructed to summarize and reveal common turning points in the economy in a clearer and more convincing manner than any individual component.
The CEI reflects current economic conditions and is highly correlated with real GDP. The LEI is a predictive tool that anticipates-or "leads"-turning points in the business cycle by around seven months.
The seven components of Leading Economic Index(r) for Germany are:
* New Orders for Investment Goods
* Yield Spread, 10-Year Minus 3-Month Time Deposits Rate
* Consumer Confidence Index
* Inventory Change
* New Residential Construction Orders
* Stock Price Index
* Gross Enterprises and Properties Income
The four components of the Coincident Economic Index(r) for Germany are:
* Industrial Production
* Employed Persons
* Retail Trade
* Manufacturing Sales
To access data, please visit: https://data-central.conference-board.org
About The Conference Board
The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers Trusted Insights for What's Ahead (r). Founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit entity holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States. TCB.org
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Original text here: https://www.conference-board.org/topics/business-cycle-indicators/germany
Special issue highlights research advancing women's heart disease and stroke care
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Special issue highlights research advancing women's heart disease and stroke care
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Research Highlights:
* Pregnancy-related cardiovascular health, including how hypertensive disorders of pregnancy contribute to premature cardiovascular disease, how stopping statins prior to pregnancy affects maternal and infant outcomes, and the impact of smoking during pregnancy on blood pressure in children, is featured in a special Go Red for Women issue of Circulation focused on
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DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Special issue highlights research advancing women's heart disease and stroke care
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Research Highlights:
* Pregnancy-related cardiovascular health, including how hypertensive disorders of pregnancy contribute to premature cardiovascular disease, how stopping statins prior to pregnancy affects maternal and infant outcomes, and the impact of smoking during pregnancy on blood pressure in children, is featured in a special Go Red for Women issue of Circulation focused onresearch in women's cardiovascular health, for American Heart Month 2026.
* The latest scientific statement from the American Heart Association finds that premenopausal women with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) often face delayed diagnosis and atypical symptom recognition resulting in worse outcomes compared to men. The statement encourages improved clinical awareness, tailored diagnostic strategies and greater representation of women in research to close these gaps and better address the causes and presentations of ACS in premenopausal women.
* Dr. Stacey Rosen, volunteer president of the American Heart Association, acknowledges the longstanding gap in women's cardiovascular care that has led to missed insights into how heart disease affects women, and delayed recognition and diagnosis in patients. She invites researchers, practitioners and educators to be an advocate for driving a shift towards inclusive research and advancing women's cardiovascular care.
* Hear more insights from Circulation special editors of the GRFW issue, Drs. Mercedes Carnethon and Sana Al-Khatib. Together, they will host this week's episode of the journal's Circulation on the Run podcast to discuss findings several manuscripts and talk with colleagues about the unique challenges for women cardiologists. The podcast will be available on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CT/2:00 p.m. ET.
Embargoed until 1:00 p.m. CT/2:00 p.m. ET, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
DALLAS, Feb. 16, 2026 - Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death for women across the globe, yet significant progress has been made in prevention, diagnosis and management thanks to more sex-specific research, as noted in a special Go Red for Women issue of Circulation, the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed scientific journal, published today.
The 2026 Go Red for Women issue confirms Circulation 's dedication to advancing women's cardiovascular health by showcasing new research about CVD in women. "Cardiovascular care for women is being redefined from early life through older age. This year's issue exemplifies this commitment, featuring an impressive collection of research articles and perspectives from around the world that illuminate the current state of CVD in women and inform future directions," wrote Mercedes Carnethon, Ph.D., FAHA, Circulation associate editor and special editor for the GRFW issue, chair of the department of preventive medicine and the Mary Harris Thompson Professor of Preventive Medicine (Epidemiology) and Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care) at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago.
The American Heart Association's 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics notes that nearly 45% of women older than the age of 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease. Women are also likely to face delays in care when dealing with cardiac events, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement focused on acute coronary syndromes in premenopausal women, also published in this special issue of Circulation. The statement details the challenges of diagnosis and treatment for women because women often misattribute cardiac symptoms to less serious causes. Women are also less likely, compared to men, to be immediately triaged in the emergency department when presenting with cardiac symptoms, making them particularly vulnerable to a missed heart attack.
To better understand women's cardiovascular health and address gaps in care, the Association launched Go Red for Women (GRFW) in 2004. Funds raised by GRFW are dedicated to research, awareness and education about women's heart health and have supported more than 200,000 health care professionals with educational tools to improve women's health and care.
Stacey E. Rosen, M.D., FAHA, volunteer president of the American Heart Association and executive director of the Katz Institute for Women's Health and senior vice president of women's health at Northwell Health in New York City, has long been an advocate for overcoming the gender discrepancy in cardiology. In an article featured in the special GRFW issue, she detailed, "It was this profound disparity that served as a critical wake-up call in cardiovascular medicine. As the data began to reveal a widening mortality gap for women, the question evolved from 'Does sex matter?' to a resounding 'How does sex matter?'"
Dr. Rosen's article, "Redefining Cardiovascular Medicine: The Journey from 'Does Sex Matter?' to 'How Does Sex Matter?'," urges clinicians, health care professionals and researchers to understand the role that sex plays in cardiovascular health and disease. "Improving the cardiovascular health of women is a call to action for every clinician, researcher and educator to go beyond being an ally; to become an advocate or even an accomplice in integrating 'sex as a biological variable' as a foundational pillar in the effort to improve health outcomes for all," she wrote.
Other articles in the special GRFW issue highlight key issues to address in order to improve the current knowledge about women's cardiovascular health. Several studies examined specific conditions during pregnancy that impact mothers and their babies, including hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, discontinuing the use of statins before pregnancy, the impact of maternal smoking during pregnancy and the potential risk factors that can affect blood pressure in their children. In addition, researchers examined how preexisting conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome are associated with various cardiovascular conditions.
As well as understanding cardiovascular disease, several researchers examined opportunities to increase women's design of and leadership in clinical trials by advocating for initiatives that advance participation of women investigators in clinical research. Similarly, researchers presented ways to leverage artificial intelligence to improve understanding of CVD risk in women and to enhance abilities to recruit women to participate in trials; less than 40% of all research trial participants are women.
Manuscripts published in the special issue include:
Original Research:
* Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy and Premature Cardiovascular Disease in a Diverse Cohort of Young U.S. Women, Anum S. Minhas et al.
* Polycystic ovarian syndrome and the long-term risk of arrhythmias, Marie Sofie Reinert et al.
* Association of Statin Discontinuation in Pregnancy with Maternal Cardiovascular Health and Birth Outcomes: A Nationwide Cohort Study, Ju Young Shin et al.
* Breast Cancer Reveals Latent BMPr2-Related Susceptibility to Pulmonary Hypertension, Francois Potus et al.
Research Letters:
* Association of Maternal Smoking During Pregnancy With Childhood Blood Pressure and Hypertension in the ECHO Cohort, Lyndsey Shorey-Kendrick et al.
* Aortic Dissection in Women with Turner Syndrome: Impact of Revised Guidelines on Incidence-A Nationwide Register-Based Cohort Study, 2001-2023, Sofia Thunstrom et al.
* Clopidogrel versus Aspirin Monotherapy in Coronary Artery Disease: A Sex-stratified Individual Patient Data Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials, Marco Valgimigli et al.
Frame of Reference/State of the Art Articles
* Expanding Opportunities for Women in Clinical Trials Leadership, Ann B. Curtis et al.
* It's Time for Artificial Intelligence to Go Red for Women, Roxana Mehran et al.
* Emelia J. Benjamin: A Rocky Road to Research and Self-Discovery, MaryJane Farr et al.
Editor's Page:
* Go(ing) Red for Women and Fulfilling our Commitment to Sex-Based Reporting of Cardiovascular Disease, Mercedes Carnethon et al.
Correspondence:
* Redefining Cardiovascular Medicine: The Journey from "Does Sex Matter?" to "How Does Sex Matter?", Stacey E. Rosen
Studies published in the American Heart Association's scientific journals are peer-reviewed. The statements and conclusions in each manuscript are solely those of the study authors and do not necessarily reflect the Association's policy or position. The Association makes no representation or guarantee as to their accuracy or reliability. The Association receives more than 85% of its revenue from sources other than corporations. These sources include contributions from individuals, foundations and estates, as well as investment earnings and revenue from the sale of our educational materials. Corporations (including pharmaceutical, device manufacturers and other companies) also make donations to the Association. The Association has strict policies to prevent any donations from influencing its science content and policy positions. Overall financial information is available here.
Additional Resources:
* Multimedia is available on the right column of release link.
* The manuscripts can be viewed in full here.
* American Heart Association Scientific Statement: Acute Coronary Syndromes in Premenopausal Women (Feb. 2026)
* American Heart Association Scientific Statement: Prevention and Treatment of Maternal Stroke in Pregnancy and Postpartum (Jan. 2026)
* American Heart Association Scientific Statement: Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Women: The Impact of Race and Ethnicity (April 2023)
* American Heart Association health initiative: Go Red for Women
* Follow American Heart Association news on X @HeartNews
* Follow news from the American Heart Association's flagship journal Circulation @CircAHA
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public's health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
For Media Inquiries and AHA/ASA Expert Perspective: 214-706-1173; AHACommunications@heart.org
Kelsey Beveridge: kelsey.beveridge@heart.org
For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
heart.org and stroke.org
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Original text here: https://newsroom.heart.org/news/special-issue-highlights-research-advancing-womens-heart-disease-and-stroke-care
Record 2025 U.S. Flooding Highlights Urgent Need for Flood Insurance and Resilience Measures, Triple-I's New Issues Brief Explains
NEW YORK, Feb. 16 [Category: Insurance] (TNSrep) -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release:
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Record 2025 US Flooding Highlights Urgent Need for Flood Insurance and Resilience Measures, Triple-I's New Issues Brief Explains
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MALVERN, Pa. - Deadly floods swept across the United States in 2025 at an unprecedented pace, underscoring the growing risk of inland and flash flooding and the critical importance of adequate flood insurance, according to the Insurance Information Institute's (Triple-I's) latest issues brief, Flood Insurance: State of the Risk (https://www.iii.org/user?destination=node/223959).
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NEW YORK, Feb. 16 [Category: Insurance] (TNSrep) -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release:
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Record 2025 US Flooding Highlights Urgent Need for Flood Insurance and Resilience Measures, Triple-I's New Issues Brief Explains
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MALVERN, Pa. - Deadly floods swept across the United States in 2025 at an unprecedented pace, underscoring the growing risk of inland and flash flooding and the critical importance of adequate flood insurance, according to the Insurance Information Institute's (Triple-I's) latest issues brief, Flood Insurance: State of the Risk (https://www.iii.org/user?destination=node/223959).From Central Texas to California, North Carolina and New York City, communities experienced widespread devastation, including more than 130 fatalities in the Texas Hill Country alone.
Flooding triggered by tropical storms, severe convective storms and atmospheric rivers caused significant property damage nationwide. New York City saw multiple flash floods, while California experienced winter storms that dropped up to nearly half a year's worth of rain in some areas, leading to mudflows and hundreds of affected homes. In North Carolina, residents are still recovering from catastrophic flooding tied to Hurricane Helene in autumn 2024. In some of the hardest-hit communities, fewer than 1% of households carried flood insurance, leaving many families to rely on federal disaster assistance or personal savings to rebuild.
Flood Insurance Gaps and Market Growth
Despite the rising risk, many homeowners believe flood coverage is unnecessary unless required by a mortgage lender, and some drop coverage once their mortgage is paid. A 2023 survey by Munich Re and the Triple-I found that 64% of homeowners believed their residences were not at risk of flooding. More than half of flood insurance policyholders are covered through FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), though private insurers are expanding rapidly. Between 2016 and 2024, private flood insurance grew nearly 43%, from $3.29 billion in direct premiums to $4.7 billion, with 79 private companies writing just over 27% of the U.S. market.
Advanced analytics and improved data collection, including work by nonprofit Climate Central, are helping insurers better assess flood risk and expand coverage options. These insights are critical for both private insurers and communities aiming to build resilience against future floods.
Incentivizing Risk Reduction
Programs like NFIP's Community Rating System (CRS) encourage communities to adopt floodplain management practices beyond minimum standards, offering premium discounts of up to 45% for homeowners in top-rated communities. Investments in resilience, such as mitigation projects and community planning, have been shown to save up to $33 in avoided economic costs for every dollar spent.
Recent cancellations of programs like FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) funding and EPA's Community Change Grants illustrate the ongoing challenges in securing mitigation funding, particularly for vulnerable populations, including Native American communities.
"Flooding is not only a growing threat, but it's a collective challenge that requires action at every level, from individuals, businesses and government," said Sean Kevelighan, Triple-I CEO. "Investing in flood insurance and mitigation measures today can dramatically reduce the human and economic costs of tomorrow's disasters."
About the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I)
Since 1960, the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) has been the trusted voice of risk and insurance, delivering unique, data-driven insights to educate, elevate and connect consumers, industry professionals, policymakers and the media. An affiliate of The Institutes, Triple-I represents a diverse membership accounting for nearly 50% of all U.S. property/casualty premiums written. Our members include mutual and stock companies, personal and commercial lines, primary insurers and reinsurers - serving regional, national and global markets.
About The Institutes
The Institutes(r) are a not-for-profit comprised of diverse affiliates that educate, elevate, and connect people in the essential disciplines of risk management and insurance. Through products and services offered by The Institutes 20 affiliated business units and backed by more than 115 years of experience as a trusted knowledge partner, we empower people and organizations to help those in need with a focus on understanding, predicting, and preventing losses to create a more resilient world. Learn more at Global.TheInstitutes.org.
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Original text here: https://www.iii.org/press-release/record-2025-us-flooding-highlights-urgent-need-for-flood-insurance-and-resilience-measures-triple-is-new-issues-brief-explains-021626
Minnesota Medical Association Urges Congress To Restrict Federal Agents At Healthcare Facilities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Minnesota Medical Association and several statewide physician organizations have called on Congress to restrict certain federal immigration enforcement activities in or near healthcare facilities as part of ongoing funding considerations for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Members of Minnesota's congressional delegation, the association urged lawmakers to limit activities by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection in hospitals, clinics and other sensitive locations. The groups cited concerns about reported enforcement
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Minnesota Medical Association and several statewide physician organizations have called on Congress to restrict certain federal immigration enforcement activities in or near healthcare facilities as part of ongoing funding considerations for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Members of Minnesota's congressional delegation, the association urged lawmakers to limit activities by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection in hospitals, clinics and other sensitive locations. The groups cited concerns about reported enforcementactivity near healthcare settings and its potential impact on patient access and community health.
The letter also requested congressional oversight to ensure that detention standards are met, including access to appropriate medical care, food, water and sanitary conditions for detainees. The organizations said such oversight is necessary to protect public health and uphold established standards of care.
Additional signatories included the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians, Minnesota Chapter of the American College of Physicians, Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Minnesota Psychiatric Society, Minnesota Association of Geriatrics Inspired Clinicians, Minnesota Association of African American Physicians, Minnesota Dermatological Society, Minnesota Radiological Society and the Minnesota Society of Clinical Oncology.
-- Shanskar Shaw, Targeted News Service
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View the letter: https://www.mnmed.org/application/files/7117/7032/9970/FINAL_MN_CD_Letter_DHS_Funding_Conditions_Request.pdf
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Original text posted on Feb. 12, 2026, here: https://www.mnmed.org/news-and-publications/news/mn-physicians-ask-congress-restrict-federal-agents-healthcare-facilities
[Category: Medical]
California Dental Association Coalition Launches Campaign To Oppose Medi Cal Dental Funding Cuts
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The California Dental Association and the Save Our Dental Care coalition have launched a public advocacy campaign urging action to prevent a proposed $1 billion reduction in Medi Cal Dental funding set to take effect July 1.
The coalition, composed of 80 health care, labor, workforce and children's advocacy organizations, introduced a new website providing tools for dentists, patients and supporters to contact state legislators and share personal accounts about how the proposed cuts could affect access to dental care. The funding reductions would impact California's Medi
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The California Dental Association and the Save Our Dental Care coalition have launched a public advocacy campaign urging action to prevent a proposed $1 billion reduction in Medi Cal Dental funding set to take effect July 1.
The coalition, composed of 80 health care, labor, workforce and children's advocacy organizations, introduced a new website providing tools for dentists, patients and supporters to contact state legislators and share personal accounts about how the proposed cuts could affect access to dental care. The funding reductions would impact California's MediCal Dental program, which serves low income families, children and vulnerable populations.
Through the campaign's Take Action Center, supporters can send messages directly to California lawmakers, submit personal stories describing potential effects on dental practices and patient care, and distribute informational flyers encouraging broader participation. The website also offers key messages and background information to guide discussions during state budget negotiations.
According to the association, the proposed cuts would have wide ranging consequences for providers and patients across the state, potentially limiting access to preventive and restorative dental services. The coalition is encouraging members to engage early as budget deliberations continue through June.
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Original text posted on Feb. 13, 2026, here: https://www.cda.org/newsroom/access-to-care/cda-save-our-dental-care-coalition-launch-calls-to-action-on-medi-cal-dental-funding/
[Category: Dentistry]
