The Great Autism Gold Rush: How Private Equity Turned Medicaid into a Profit Machine
In an era of intense political scrutiny regarding federal spending, a massive, hidden crisis has unfolded within the American healthcare system. While the U.S. government—driven by the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—has…
The Profit Trap: How Private Equity Turned Autism Therapy into a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry at Children’s Expense
A groundbreaking investigation by The 74 has uncovered a startling reality behind the U.S. autism therapy sector: a massive, unchecked influx of private equity capital has transformed a clinical field into a profit-driven machine. Over the past six…
The $7 Billion Gamble: How Private Equity Turned Autism Therapy into a High-Stakes Corporate Industry
By Investigative Staff In a stark revelation that has sent shockwaves through the disability rights community and federal oversight agencies, a comprehensive investigation by The 74 has uncovered a systemic crisis in American autism care. Over a six-year…
Beyond the Music: How The Format Turned a Creative Comeback into a Call to Action
The landscape of the American music industry is often defined by the polished veneer of tour cycles and album rollouts. For The Format—the beloved indie-pop duo consisting of vocalist Nate Ruess and multi-instrumentalist Sam Means—the year 2026 was meant…
