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Dutch Doctors Remove 13 Common Treatments From Guidelines
Thirteen common medical treatments and examinations will be removed from Dutch healthcare guidelines, affecting at least 100,000 patients annually, due to a lack of scientific evidence supporting their effectiveness, resulting in better allocation of scarce resources and an estimated €70 million in ...
Dutch Doctors Remove 13 Common Treatments From Guidelines
Thirteen common medical treatments and examinations will be removed from Dutch healthcare guidelines, affecting at least 100,000 patients annually, due to a lack of scientific evidence supporting their effectiveness, resulting in better allocation of scarce resources and an estimated €70 million in ...
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Cancer Screenings Save Millions, Prevent Thousands of Deaths
A study by Erasmus MC shows that national cancer screenings in the Netherlands prevent thousands of deaths and save €60 million annually, with bowel cancer screening exceeding its costs; however, concerns remain about false positives.
Dutch Cancer Screenings Save Millions, Prevent Thousands of Deaths
A study by Erasmus MC shows that national cancer screenings in the Netherlands prevent thousands of deaths and save €60 million annually, with bowel cancer screening exceeding its costs; however, concerns remain about false positives.
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40% Bias Score
Cost-Effective Mental Health Solutions: England's Model and Future Strategies"
Martin Knapp discusses cost-effective mental health solutions, highlighting England's quicker access model, the importance of inter-ministerial collaboration, and preventive measures to reduce future healthcare costs associated with aging and dementia.
Cost-Effective Mental Health Solutions: England's Model and Future Strategies"
Martin Knapp discusses cost-effective mental health solutions, highlighting England's quicker access model, the importance of inter-ministerial collaboration, and preventive measures to reduce future healthcare costs associated with aging and dementia.
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40% Bias Score
Northern Ireland's 'Super-Councils': A Decade of Reform, Mixed Results
Northern Ireland's 2014 local government reform, merging 26 councils into 11, aimed for cost savings and improved local governance but after 10 years, increased spending, longer planning times, and unresolved financial shortfalls raise questions about its success.
Northern Ireland's 'Super-Councils': A Decade of Reform, Mixed Results
Northern Ireland's 2014 local government reform, merging 26 councils into 11, aimed for cost savings and improved local governance but after 10 years, increased spending, longer planning times, and unresolved financial shortfalls raise questions about its success.
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44% Bias Score
Surge in Long-Haul Holiday Bookings Driven by Cost and TV Influence
Kuoni and Thomas Cook report a surge in long-haul holiday bookings for 2025, up 14% and 10% respectively year-on-year, driven by cost-effectiveness compared to European holidays, pension tax changes, and the influence of popular TV shows featuring exotic locations; popular destinations include Thail...
Surge in Long-Haul Holiday Bookings Driven by Cost and TV Influence
Kuoni and Thomas Cook report a surge in long-haul holiday bookings for 2025, up 14% and 10% respectively year-on-year, driven by cost-effectiveness compared to European holidays, pension tax changes, and the influence of popular TV shows featuring exotic locations; popular destinations include Thail...
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36% Bias Score
US to Subsidize Obesity Medications for Millions
The US will spend $35 billion over 10 years to subsidize Wegovy and Mounjaro for millions of Americans with a BMI of 30 or higher, aiming to reduce obesity-related healthcare costs.
US to Subsidize Obesity Medications for Millions
The US will spend $35 billion over 10 years to subsidize Wegovy and Mounjaro for millions of Americans with a BMI of 30 or higher, aiming to reduce obesity-related healthcare costs.
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40% Bias Score
On-Premise AI: A Cost-Effective Path to Generative AI ROI
According to Accenture, only 13% of organizations have seen business value from generative AI, despite investment; on-premises AI is up to 75% more cost-effective than cloud-based alternatives, per ESG, driving wider adoption.
On-Premise AI: A Cost-Effective Path to Generative AI ROI
According to Accenture, only 13% of organizations have seen business value from generative AI, despite investment; on-premises AI is up to 75% more cost-effective than cloud-based alternatives, per ESG, driving wider adoption.
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44% Bias Score
High Cost of Shingles Vaccine in France Sparks Debate
France's decision to include the Shingrix vaccine in its vaccination program for those over 65 is debated due to its high cost (€6 billion over five years) despite high efficacy (79% against shingles, 87% against chronic pain) and the fact that those over 65 account for 72% of hospitalizations relat...
High Cost of Shingles Vaccine in France Sparks Debate
France's decision to include the Shingrix vaccine in its vaccination program for those over 65 is debated due to its high cost (€6 billion over five years) despite high efficacy (79% against shingles, 87% against chronic pain) and the fact that those over 65 account for 72% of hospitalizations relat...
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands Lags in Adult Vaccination, Sparking Health Concerns
A coalition of Dutch healthcare organizations criticized the Netherlands' slow adult vaccination rates, particularly for shingles and a new influenza vaccine, compared to other European countries, citing cost-effectiveness concerns and lengthy bureaucratic processes, despite recommendations from the...
Netherlands Lags in Adult Vaccination, Sparking Health Concerns
A coalition of Dutch healthcare organizations criticized the Netherlands' slow adult vaccination rates, particularly for shingles and a new influenza vaccine, compared to other European countries, citing cost-effectiveness concerns and lengthy bureaucratic processes, despite recommendations from the...
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44% Bias Score
High Cost of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Limits Cost-Effectiveness
A JAMA Health Forum study found that despite improved health outcomes, GLP-1 weight loss medications like Wegovy and Zepbound are not currently cost-effective due to high net prices, patient non-persistence, and insurer churn; price reductions of 30% for tirzepatide and 82% for semaglutide are neede...
High Cost of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Limits Cost-Effectiveness
A JAMA Health Forum study found that despite improved health outcomes, GLP-1 weight loss medications like Wegovy and Zepbound are not currently cost-effective due to high net prices, patient non-persistence, and insurer churn; price reductions of 30% for tirzepatide and 82% for semaglutide are neede...
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56% Bias Score
Greece Bans Oil Heaters: Heat Pumps Emerge as Most Efficient Alternative
Greece's climate law bans new oil heater sales, prompting analysis of heating alternatives; heat pumps prove most efficient, offering double the efficiency of gas and triple that of oil, with payback periods of 6-9 years depending on solar integration.
Greece Bans Oil Heaters: Heat Pumps Emerge as Most Efficient Alternative
Greece's climate law bans new oil heater sales, prompting analysis of heating alternatives; heat pumps prove most efficient, offering double the efficiency of gas and triple that of oil, with payback periods of 6-9 years depending on solar integration.
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36% Bias Score
On-Demand Buses in Rural Germany
On-demand bus services are gaining popularity in rural Germany, offering potential cost savings and increased accessibility. However, their impact varies across regions.
On-Demand Buses in Rural Germany
On-demand bus services are gaining popularity in rural Germany, offering potential cost savings and increased accessibility. However, their impact varies across regions.
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36% Bias Score
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