> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # ⚕️ Medicare Negotiated Drugs Cost More. Kids Spend 30% After-school Hours on Phones. More Batteries for Electric Bikes. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/medicare-negotiated-drugs-cost-more-kids-spend-30-after-school-hours-on-phones-more-batteries-for-electric-bikes/ - Published: 2025-07-23T11:30:05.000Z - Updated: 2025-07-23T11:30:07.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #394 Looks at Afterschool Phone Activity of Children, Medicare Negotiated Drug Prices and Battery Demand for Electric Two/Three Wheelers. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [**Cześć**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polish%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **🎻** Spain commits€46M to [green hydrogen workforce training](https://fuelcellsworks.com/2025/07/22/green-hydrogen/spain-invests-in-workforce-training-to-tackle-hydrogen-skills-gap?ref=newsletters.qs.com#google%5Fvignette) to bridge critical skills gap. Salesforce and Sister Nivedita University unveil [CRM and AI Skills Lab](https://www.dqindia.com/upskilling/salesforce-and-sister-nivedita-university-launch-crm-and-ai-skills-lab-in-eastern-india-9523963?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in Eastern India. [Bühler](https://millingmea.com/buhler-launches-vocational-fast-track-program-to-tackle-global-skills-gap-in-manufacturing/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) introduces fast-track vocational training to upskill manufacturing technicians and bridge global talent gaps. Charta Health raises [$22M](https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/charta-health-raises-22m-ai-healthcare-operations-platform?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for AI healthcare operations platform. [Udemy](https://www.constellationr.com/blog-news/insights/udemy-launches-mcp-server-aims-embed-learning-content-workflows?ref=newsletters.qs.com) launched MCP Server, an AI-powered system that embeds learning into workflows. Roblox [launched ](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/roblox-expands-edtech-google-bbc-093615909.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com)a new Learning Hub featuring interactive educational games in collaboration with Google, BBC, and Sesame Workshop. [PhysicsWallah](https://www.financialexpress.com/jobs-career/education-physicswallah-unveils-aryabhata-ai-model-for-targeted-exam-prep-3923327/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) unveils Aryabhata AI model for exam prep. ### Today's Topics 🏫 **K12 Education.** Kids spend over 30% of afterschool hours on smartphones **⚕️ Health Skills.** Medicare negotiated drugs were 2.8x more expensive 🏭 **Advanced Manufacturing.** 3x growth in battery demand for electric two/three-wheelers Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 🏫 Kids Spend Over 30% of Afterschool Hours on Smartphones [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/07/HolonIQ_Average_number_of_hours_spent_by_kids_on_smartphones_and_tablets_2024_HCHVVOFBQJF8S6Y5D63C-1.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHVVOFBQJF8S6Y5D63C?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Children spend [more than 30% of their time](https://www.otago.ac.nz/news/newsroom/kids-spending-one-third-of-after-school-time-on-screens-study-finds?ref=newsletters.qs.com) at home after school on smartphones and tablets. The rise in this screentime can be attributed to several factors, but a prominent one is their increased presence on social media sites. Sites such as YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok are[ visited daily by teens](https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2024/12/12/teens-social-media-and-technology-2024/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) who “doom scroll” through short-form videos. Several countries are discussing policies to reduce this usage, with Australia implementing a [ban on social media ](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89vjj0lxx9o?ref=newsletters.qs.com)for children under the age of 16. ## ⚕️ Medicare Negotiated Drugs Were 2.8x More Expensive [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXc6ULxw34CTxt5_Q4cvK95W-SPZ7ZOXOmLwRok6G52pWxCT8tUWULn10KSH6PojjVOzhC-GKwmdzYUAb0AsK3GL4a8aV7XtWmmS1uCe7o2eicSYUykq1iEiHlnrWJ5ms-nvA31zvg?key=wjc77nFWnJrTixp0gpS_xg)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHRTIX8GRYC4R12D9DD?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Medicare's negotiated drug prices for 2026, such as for Jardiance and Enbrel, remain higher than their European peers.[ Medicare drug price negotiations](https://www.cms.gov/priorities/medicare-prescription-drug-affordability/overview/medicare-drug-price-negotiation-program?ref=newsletters.qs.com) have been promoted to improve drug affordability. However, [proposed funding cuts and budget changes](https://www.sackettinsurance.net/blog/what-to-expect-from-medicare-changes-under-h-r-1-important-updates-for-2026?ref=newsletters.qs.com) via larger legislative initiatives could limit access to essential drugs, increasing financial pressure on both patients and the broader healthcare system. Administrative simplification and transparency in the prescription chain are [one of the few policy proposals ](https://med.stanford.edu/medicine/news/current-news/standard-news/policy-options-white-paper.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com)to address high drug costs. ## 🏭 3x Growth in Battery Demand for Electric Two/Three-Wheelers [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcxnllC0oSzq5JCccnzpg9FitaHhRuEUkciPxp3clpoz2ix41GvQuCcvbidOMSiiQSzzNHLozXQbTdvFRe3Q5cMxMSk95J56GTH_TFcskqihM8K7z3_hde5xIqtfcQJXZAGFif3Jg?key=wjc77nFWnJrTixp0gpS_xg)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHLS2Z9XD2HGOCG1YWT?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Global demand for lithium-ion batteries in electric two/three-wheelers increased to 45 GWh/year in 2024 from 15 GWh/year in 2017\. Markets like [India, where EV mobility is gaining significant traction, pollution-stricken ](https://autoevtimes.com/indias-ev-startups-charging-ahead-with-electric-two-and-three-wheelers/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)areas have emerged as front-runners, as more companies venture into electric two/three-wheelers. This growing demand aligns with the push for sustainable urban transport in [pollution-stricken cities across India](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/13-of-worlds-20-most-polluted-cities-in-india-delhi-most-polluted-capital/article69316060.ece?ref=newsletters.qs.com), despite concerns about range and battery [heating due to sun exposure](https://blog.storemasta.com.au/how-does-temperature-affect-the-safety-of-lithium-ion-batteries?ref=newsletters.qs.com). The Indian government's [FAME II scheme](https://theicct.org/publication/electric-vehicle-demand-incentives-in-india-the-fame-ii-scheme-and-considerations-for-a-potential-next-phase-june24/?gad%5Fsource=1&gad%5Fcampaignid=22639629046&gbraid=0AAAAA%5FpFlecOnLTmncghsONiE6Zje8sJu&gclid=CjwKCAjwp%5FLDBhBCEiwAK7FnkmWuEaPKfLs5hZNdS33s1aONqnRvESjms5QQ3UFQ%5FI26nw4XjYUYvBoCY0YQAvD%5FBwE&ref=newsletters.qs.com) lays out policies promoting EV adoption. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at hello@holoniq.com