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Soaring Temporary Disability Costs in Spain Prompt Government Review
Spain's spending on temporary disability benefits has skyrocketed 171% since 2014 to €13.59 billion in 2022, prompting the AIReF to analyze the causes and propose solutions, comparing Spain to other EU countries with higher sickness absence rates.
Soaring Temporary Disability Costs in Spain Prompt Government Review
Spain's spending on temporary disability benefits has skyrocketed 171% since 2014 to €13.59 billion in 2022, prompting the AIReF to analyze the causes and propose solutions, comparing Spain to other EU countries with higher sickness absence rates.
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44% Bias Score
2024 Healthcare: Mergers Rise, Politics Silent, MA Enrollment Grows
In 2024, the US presidential election largely ignored healthcare, while hospital mergers increased, Medicare Advantage continued growing, and digital health funding decreased; however, new startups emerged.
2024 Healthcare: Mergers Rise, Politics Silent, MA Enrollment Grows
In 2024, the US presidential election largely ignored healthcare, while hospital mergers increased, Medicare Advantage continued growing, and digital health funding decreased; however, new startups emerged.
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44% Bias Score
Record High Sick Days in Bavaria: Mental Health and Reporting Systems
The Kaufmännische Krankenkasse (KKH) reports a record high of 189 sick days per 100 members in Bavaria during 2024, exceeding 2023's figures by two and almost doubling 2021's 97 cases; the increase is attributed to rising mental health issues and the automated reporting of electronic sick notes, pla...
Record High Sick Days in Bavaria: Mental Health and Reporting Systems
The Kaufmännische Krankenkasse (KKH) reports a record high of 189 sick days per 100 members in Bavaria during 2024, exceeding 2023's figures by two and almost doubling 2021's 97 cases; the increase is attributed to rising mental health issues and the automated reporting of electronic sick notes, pla...
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48% Bias Score
Greece to Replace Health Index Amidst Lifelong Insurance Price Hikes
Greece's Development Minister rejected 14% price hikes in lifelong health insurance programs, prompting a government review and the creation of a new health index by ELSTAT to replace the existing IOVE index by 2026. This follows concerns about rising costs and market concentration in the private he...
Greece to Replace Health Index Amidst Lifelong Insurance Price Hikes
Greece's Development Minister rejected 14% price hikes in lifelong health insurance programs, prompting a government review and the creation of a new health index by ELSTAT to replace the existing IOVE index by 2026. This follows concerns about rising costs and market concentration in the private he...
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44% Bias Score
Three Crucial Financial Questions for a Secure Retirement
This article highlights three key financial questions retirees should ask: creating a sustainable withdrawal strategy for savings, managing healthcare costs (often the largest expense), and maximizing income streams (like Social Security and pensions) to ensure a secure retirement.
Three Crucial Financial Questions for a Secure Retirement
This article highlights three key financial questions retirees should ask: creating a sustainable withdrawal strategy for savings, managing healthcare costs (often the largest expense), and maximizing income streams (like Social Security and pensions) to ensure a secure retirement.
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12% Bias Score
Defeated PBM Reform Bill Fails to Address Core Issues
The FTC's July 2024 report criticized PBM practices, leading to a lawsuit; a defeated bill (HR II Section 227) attempted reform but failed to address core issues like rebates and transparency, potentially increasing costs and administrative burden.
Defeated PBM Reform Bill Fails to Address Core Issues
The FTC's July 2024 report criticized PBM practices, leading to a lawsuit; a defeated bill (HR II Section 227) attempted reform but failed to address core issues like rebates and transparency, potentially increasing costs and administrative burden.
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56% Bias Score
Medicare Selects 15 More Drugs for Price Negotiation
Medicare selected 15 more top-selling prescription drugs for price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act, impacting 5.3 million beneficiaries and $41 billion in spending, with expected savings of $1.5 billion in 2027, but the incoming Trump administration may alter the program.
Medicare Selects 15 More Drugs for Price Negotiation
Medicare selected 15 more top-selling prescription drugs for price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act, impacting 5.3 million beneficiaries and $41 billion in spending, with expected savings of $1.5 billion in 2027, but the incoming Trump administration may alter the program.
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48% Bias Score
575 Brand-Name Drug Prices Increase in Early 2025
On January 1st and 2nd, 2025, 575 brand-name drugs increased in price, including Ozempic and Paxlovid; the median increase was 4%, exceeding inflation and potentially impacting consumer costs depending on insurance coverage and formulary placement.
575 Brand-Name Drug Prices Increase in Early 2025
On January 1st and 2nd, 2025, 575 brand-name drugs increased in price, including Ozempic and Paxlovid; the median increase was 4%, exceeding inflation and potentially impacting consumer costs depending on insurance coverage and formulary placement.
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36% Bias Score
Virta Health's 60% Revenue Surge Driven by Employer Demand for Cost-Effective Weight Loss Solutions
Virta Health, a digital diabetes and weight loss program, achieved 60% revenue growth in 2024, exceeding $100 million, due to increasing employer demand for cost-effective alternatives to expensive GLP-1 drugs; the company's nutrition-focused approach leads to an average 13% weight loss in a year, e...
Virta Health's 60% Revenue Surge Driven by Employer Demand for Cost-Effective Weight Loss Solutions
Virta Health, a digital diabetes and weight loss program, achieved 60% revenue growth in 2024, exceeding $100 million, due to increasing employer demand for cost-effective alternatives to expensive GLP-1 drugs; the company's nutrition-focused approach leads to an average 13% weight loss in a year, e...
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40% Bias Score
CFPB Removes Medical Debt from Credit Reports: Impacts and Uncertainties
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is removing medical debt from the credit reports of millions of Americans, impacting about 20 percent of the population, aiming to improve credit scores and access to credit but potentially affecting consumer and provider incentives.
CFPB Removes Medical Debt from Credit Reports: Impacts and Uncertainties
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is removing medical debt from the credit reports of millions of Americans, impacting about 20 percent of the population, aiming to improve credit scores and access to credit but potentially affecting consumer and provider incentives.
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48% Bias Score
Greek Government, PASOK Clash Over Rising Health Insurance Premiums
The Greek government and PASOK are in conflict over rising private health insurance premiums; the government promises intervention, while PASOK accuses it of inaction until PASOK highlighted the issue, and has drafted an amendment to address premiums.
Greek Government, PASOK Clash Over Rising Health Insurance Premiums
The Greek government and PASOK are in conflict over rising private health insurance premiums; the government promises intervention, while PASOK accuses it of inaction until PASOK highlighted the issue, and has drafted an amendment to address premiums.
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48% Bias Score
Australian Adults Pay More for GP Visits Despite Government Bulk-Billing Investment
Analysis of Medicare data reveals that while the Albanese government's \$3.5 billion investment in bulk billing increased free GP visits for children and older Australians, adults aged 16 to 64 are paying more for GP appointments, with bulk-billing rates declining and out-of-pocket costs rising from...
Australian Adults Pay More for GP Visits Despite Government Bulk-Billing Investment
Analysis of Medicare data reveals that while the Albanese government's \$3.5 billion investment in bulk billing increased free GP visits for children and older Australians, adults aged 16 to 64 are paying more for GP appointments, with bulk-billing rates declining and out-of-pocket costs rising from...
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56% Bias Score
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