Dutch Mental Health Data Collection Sparks Privacy Lawsuit
From July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, the Netherlands Healthcare Authority (NZa) mandated that all mental healthcare providers submit HoNOS+ questionnaires containing the mental health data of nearly 800,000 patients, to train an algorithm for better resource allocation; this resulted in a lawsuit cla...
Dutch Mental Health Data Collection Sparks Privacy Lawsuit
From July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, the Netherlands Healthcare Authority (NZa) mandated that all mental healthcare providers submit HoNOS+ questionnaires containing the mental health data of nearly 800,000 patients, to train an algorithm for better resource allocation; this resulted in a lawsuit cla...
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56% Bias Score
Medical Misogyny Delays Diagnosis of Heterotopic Pregnancy
Keira Rumble's experience of medical misogyny led to a delayed diagnosis of a heterotopic pregnancy, highlighting the insufficient research on women's health and inadequate training of medical professionals in Australia.
Medical Misogyny Delays Diagnosis of Heterotopic Pregnancy
Keira Rumble's experience of medical misogyny led to a delayed diagnosis of a heterotopic pregnancy, highlighting the insufficient research on women's health and inadequate training of medical professionals in Australia.
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32% Bias Score
World Class Health Secures $8 Million to Expand Global Healthcare Access
World Class Health, a New York-based company, secured $8 million in seed funding to expand its global healthcare platform, offering employees access to top-tier hospitals and doctors worldwide at significantly reduced costs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and employer cost savings.
World Class Health Secures $8 Million to Expand Global Healthcare Access
World Class Health, a New York-based company, secured $8 million in seed funding to expand its global healthcare platform, offering employees access to top-tier hospitals and doctors worldwide at significantly reduced costs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and employer cost savings.
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48% Bias Score
Climate Change Shifts Heat-Related Deaths to Younger Populations in Mexico
A new study reveals that in Mexico, people under 35 account for 75% of heat-related deaths, a trend projected to worsen with climate change, shifting the burden of temperature-related mortality from older to younger populations.
Climate Change Shifts Heat-Related Deaths to Younger Populations in Mexico
A new study reveals that in Mexico, people under 35 account for 75% of heat-related deaths, a trend projected to worsen with climate change, shifting the burden of temperature-related mortality from older to younger populations.
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36% Bias Score
CEO Shooting Highlights Public Frustration With Soaring US Healthcare Costs
The shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson underscores public anger over soaring U.S. healthcare costs, the leading cause of bankruptcy, exceeding other major expenses like housing and transportation, according to a KFF poll.
CEO Shooting Highlights Public Frustration With Soaring US Healthcare Costs
The shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson underscores public anger over soaring U.S. healthcare costs, the leading cause of bankruptcy, exceeding other major expenses like housing and transportation, according to a KFF poll.
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44% Bias Score
Concerns raised over jailed surgeon's mastectomies
An inquest heard that a colleague of jailed breast surgeon Ian Paterson raised concerns about the "inadequacy" of his mastectomies, but did not report him, potentially contributing to the harm of numerous patients. Two patients had tissue and tumors left behind after Paterson's surgery.
Concerns raised over jailed surgeon's mastectomies
An inquest heard that a colleague of jailed breast surgeon Ian Paterson raised concerns about the "inadequacy" of his mastectomies, but did not report him, potentially contributing to the harm of numerous patients. Two patients had tissue and tumors left behind after Paterson's surgery.
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40% Bias Score
USDA Mandates Bird Flu Testing for Raw Milk Amidst Ongoing Outbreak
The USDA announced it will mandate bird flu testing in raw milk due to an outbreak impacting 720 dairy herds across 15 states; this follows reports of H5N1 in pasteurized milk and ongoing raw milk promotion by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite known risks of bacterial contamination.
USDA Mandates Bird Flu Testing for Raw Milk Amidst Ongoing Outbreak
The USDA announced it will mandate bird flu testing in raw milk due to an outbreak impacting 720 dairy herds across 15 states; this follows reports of H5N1 in pasteurized milk and ongoing raw milk promotion by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite known risks of bacterial contamination.
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56% Bias Score
Gen Z Exodus from Healthcare: A Looming Crisis
A significant number of Gen Z healthcare workers are considering leaving the profession due to workplace culture issues and limited opportunities, creating a projected shortage of over 100,000 critical workers by 2028.
Gen Z Exodus from Healthcare: A Looming Crisis
A significant number of Gen Z healthcare workers are considering leaving the profession due to workplace culture issues and limited opportunities, creating a projected shortage of over 100,000 critical workers by 2028.
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40% Bias Score
UnitedHealth Stock Plummets \$53 Billion After CEO Murder Amid Claim Processing Controversy
Following the murder of its CEO Brian Thompson, UnitedHealth Group experienced a \$53 billion drop in market value, a decline seemingly driven by public anger over the company's low rate of customer claim processing and not poor financial results.
UnitedHealth Stock Plummets \$53 Billion After CEO Murder Amid Claim Processing Controversy
Following the murder of its CEO Brian Thompson, UnitedHealth Group experienced a \$53 billion drop in market value, a decline seemingly driven by public anger over the company's low rate of customer claim processing and not poor financial results.
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40% Bias Score
Enugu State Exceeds UN HIV/AIDS Viral Suppression Target
In Enugu state, Nigeria, the Catholic Caritas Foundation reports that 98 percent of identified HIV-positive individuals have achieved viral suppression, exceeding the UN target, due to increased testing, treatment, and collaborative efforts with government and NGOs, resulting in a decrease in HIV pr...
Enugu State Exceeds UN HIV/AIDS Viral Suppression Target
In Enugu state, Nigeria, the Catholic Caritas Foundation reports that 98 percent of identified HIV-positive individuals have achieved viral suppression, exceeding the UN target, due to increased testing, treatment, and collaborative efforts with government and NGOs, resulting in a decrease in HIV pr...
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44% Bias Score
CEO Murder Highlights US Healthcare Cost Crisis
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson exposes deep public anger over unaffordable healthcare in the US, where healthcare costs are the leading cause of bankruptcy and 25% of adults postpone care due to cost, prompting calls for systemic change.
CEO Murder Highlights US Healthcare Cost Crisis
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson exposes deep public anger over unaffordable healthcare in the US, where healthcare costs are the leading cause of bankruptcy and 25% of adults postpone care due to cost, prompting calls for systemic change.
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44% Bias Score
Anthem Reverses Policy Limiting Anesthesia Coverage
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reversed a policy that would have limited anesthesia coverage in Connecticut, New York, and Missouri, following criticism from medical professionals and lawmakers who argued it would increase patient costs and reduce access to care; the policy was set to take effect in ...
Anthem Reverses Policy Limiting Anesthesia Coverage
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reversed a policy that would have limited anesthesia coverage in Connecticut, New York, and Missouri, following criticism from medical professionals and lawmakers who argued it would increase patient costs and reduce access to care; the policy was set to take effect in ...
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40% Bias Score