Tag #Healthcare Access

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UK Court Rules Against Anti-Abortion Activist Near Clinic

A British anti-abortion campaigner was convicted and fined £20,000 for offering conversations outside an abortion clinic, prompting criticism from the US State Department and raising free speech concerns.

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Poorer Europeans Outlive Wealthier Americans, Study Shows

A study in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that poorer Europeans live longer than wealthier Americans, highlighting the impact of systemic factors like wealth inequality and healthcare access on life expectancy, with death rates in the US significantly higher than in various European reg...

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Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise, New Network Aims to Expand Access

A 66-year-old Parkinson's patient in Munich experienced dramatic improvement after receiving brain implants, prompting the launch of the Parklink network to improve access to advanced treatments like deep brain stimulation across Bavaria, impacting approximately 60,000 Bavarian Parkinson's patients.

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Trump Administration Withholds $27.5 Million in Funding from Planned Parenthood

The Trump administration temporarily withheld about $27.5 million in federal funding from 16 healthcare providers, including nine Planned Parenthood affiliates, citing potential civil rights law violations related to hiring, patient care, and providing services to undocumented immigrants; the affect...

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UK Government's Inaction on Gender Identity Guidance Creates Healthcare Challenges

The UK government's lack of clear guidance on sex and gender identity, despite recommendations from the LGBT Foundation's 2021 report, negatively impacts healthcare data collection and the experience of gender diverse individuals.

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VA Plans 80,000 Layoffs, Automating Veteran Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to lay off approximately 80,000 employees, including call center agents, to automate services and cut costs, impacting veterans' access to timely medical care and raising concerns about the quality of service.

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German Online Pharmacies Boom After E-Prescription Launch

Online pharmacies in Germany experienced a 7.8% surge in sales to €423.1 million in Q1 2025, fueled by the January 2024 e-prescription mandate allowing digital prescription redemption, contrasting with a drop in physical pharmacies to their lowest number since 1978.

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CAR T-Cell Therapy for NHL: Addressing Access Barriers and System Readiness in Europe

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) constitutes a major health challenge in Europe, with annual productivity losses estimated at €110.7 million; CAR T-cell therapy offers a promising but resource-intensive treatment option that requires policy changes for equitable access.

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Supreme Court Case Could Limit Medicaid Access to Planned Parenthood

The Supreme Court will hear a case Wednesday that could decide whether South Carolina can block Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, impacting hundreds of low-income patients who rely on the organization for various healthcare services, potentially setting a precedent for other states.

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England to Offer Free Emergency Contraception in All Pharmacies

England will make emergency contraception free at all pharmacies nationwide later this year to address regional disparities in access and reduce pressure on general practitioners, aligning with similar policies already in place across other UK regions for up to 17 years.

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Amazon Drought Exposes Healthcare Crisis: Traditional Midwives Fill the Void

In the face of a severe drought in the Brazilian Amazon, traditional midwife Tabita dos Santos Moraes provides essential healthcare to pregnant women in the remote village of Deus e Pai, near Tefe, highlighting the critical role of these often under-resourced professionals and the urgent need for im...

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Concierge Medicine Worsens Doctor Shortage

The expansion of concierge medicine, where doctors charge annual fees for enhanced patient access, is worsening the primary care physician shortage, particularly in rural areas, as some practices shift to this model, leaving patients to find new doctors and potentially increasing wait times.

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