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B.C. Ends U.S. Cancer Treatment Program Amidst System Improvements
British Columbia ended its temporary program sending cancer patients to the U.S. for radiation therapy after 1,107 patients received treatment in Bellingham, Washington, due to improvements in local capacity, including hiring more specialists and hospital upgrades, resulting in 93 percent of patient...
B.C. Ends U.S. Cancer Treatment Program Amidst System Improvements
British Columbia ended its temporary program sending cancer patients to the U.S. for radiation therapy after 1,107 patients received treatment in Bellingham, Washington, due to improvements in local capacity, including hiring more specialists and hospital upgrades, resulting in 93 percent of patient...
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36% Bias Score
Trump Administration Rejects Medicare Coverage for Obesity Medications
The Trump administration decided against covering costly obesity medications under Medicare Part D, rejecting a Biden-era proposal that would have cost taxpayers up to $35 billion over 10 years, despite polls showing public support and evidence suggesting that treating obesity can reduce long-term h...
Trump Administration Rejects Medicare Coverage for Obesity Medications
The Trump administration decided against covering costly obesity medications under Medicare Part D, rejecting a Biden-era proposal that would have cost taxpayers up to $35 billion over 10 years, despite polls showing public support and evidence suggesting that treating obesity can reduce long-term h...
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48% Bias Score
Minnesota Lawmakers Reintroduce Medically-Assisted Dying Bill
Minnesota lawmakers reintroduced a bill to legalize medically-assisted dying for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less, sparking debate over patient autonomy versus potential risks to vulnerable populations.
Minnesota Lawmakers Reintroduce Medically-Assisted Dying Bill
Minnesota lawmakers reintroduced a bill to legalize medically-assisted dying for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less, sparking debate over patient autonomy versus potential risks to vulnerable populations.
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China to Optimize Elderly Care Services by 2035
China's January guideline aims to improve elderly care services by 2035, addressing the needs of its 297 million citizens aged 60 and above; the plan emphasizes affordability, expanding access, and workforce development to meet the challenges of its aging population.
China to Optimize Elderly Care Services by 2035
China's January guideline aims to improve elderly care services by 2035, addressing the needs of its 297 million citizens aged 60 and above; the plan emphasizes affordability, expanding access, and workforce development to meet the challenges of its aging population.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Announces April 2025 Changes to Pensions, Sick Leave, and Medicine Prices
Ukraine will implement several changes in April 2025: pension recalculations for specific working pensioners starting April 1st (payments in June), new sick leave rules from April 4th, mandatory electronic military medical commission decisions from April 1st, and a planned reduction in medicine pric...
Ukraine Announces April 2025 Changes to Pensions, Sick Leave, and Medicine Prices
Ukraine will implement several changes in April 2025: pension recalculations for specific working pensioners starting April 1st (payments in June), new sick leave rules from April 4th, mandatory electronic military medical commission decisions from April 1st, and a planned reduction in medicine pric...
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36% Bias Score
HHS Announces 20,000 Job Cuts in Major Restructuring
The Trump administration announced a restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, cutting 20,000 jobs and reorganizing its divisions to reduce costs and improve efficiency, despite concerns about negative impacts on public health services.
HHS Announces 20,000 Job Cuts in Major Restructuring
The Trump administration announced a restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, cutting 20,000 jobs and reorganizing its divisions to reduce costs and improve efficiency, despite concerns about negative impacts on public health services.
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Senate Advances Six Bills to Reform Drug Patent System
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced six bipartisan bills to reform the drug patent system, aiming to curb anti-competitive practices like "patent thickets" and "product hopping" that inflate drug prices; the legislation's success remains uncertain due to past failures.
Senate Advances Six Bills to Reform Drug Patent System
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced six bipartisan bills to reform the drug patent system, aiming to curb anti-competitive practices like "patent thickets" and "product hopping" that inflate drug prices; the legislation's success remains uncertain due to past failures.
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Trump Administration Rejects Medicare Coverage for Weight-Loss Drugs
The Trump administration blocked a Biden-era proposal to cover weight-loss drugs under Medicare and Medicaid, citing concerns over the potential $35 billion cost over a decade and the need for further review. This decision reverses a plan to interpret existing statutes to allow such coverage, based ...
Trump Administration Rejects Medicare Coverage for Weight-Loss Drugs
The Trump administration blocked a Biden-era proposal to cover weight-loss drugs under Medicare and Medicaid, citing concerns over the potential $35 billion cost over a decade and the need for further review. This decision reverses a plan to interpret existing statutes to allow such coverage, based ...
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Spain Approves Ambitious Mental Health Plan Despite Persistent Staffing Shortages
Spain's Interterritorial Council unanimously approved a "2025-2027 Mental Health Action Plan" with €39 million in funding, resolving earlier objections from PP-led communities regarding professional involvement and financing, though concerns remain about human resources.
Spain Approves Ambitious Mental Health Plan Despite Persistent Staffing Shortages
Spain's Interterritorial Council unanimously approved a "2025-2027 Mental Health Action Plan" with €39 million in funding, resolving earlier objections from PP-led communities regarding professional involvement and financing, though concerns remain about human resources.
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France Regulates Physician Installations to Combat Medical Deserts
The French Parliament passed a bill regulating physician installations to address medical deserts affecting 14 million people, despite government and medical group opposition; the measure requires ARS approval for installations outside underserved areas, with annual updates to a territorial healthca...
France Regulates Physician Installations to Combat Medical Deserts
The French Parliament passed a bill regulating physician installations to address medical deserts affecting 14 million people, despite government and medical group opposition; the measure requires ARS approval for installations outside underserved areas, with annual updates to a territorial healthca...
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North Rhine-Westphalia Hospital Plan Faces Legal Challenges Amidst Accusations of Rushed Implementation
The SPD in North Rhine-Westphalia criticizes the state government's new hospital plan for its rushed implementation, resulting in nearly 100 lawsuits and 30 injunctions from hospitals, with some successful challenges, while the CDU defends the plan as a necessary reform and a model for the nation.
North Rhine-Westphalia Hospital Plan Faces Legal Challenges Amidst Accusations of Rushed Implementation
The SPD in North Rhine-Westphalia criticizes the state government's new hospital plan for its rushed implementation, resulting in nearly 100 lawsuits and 30 injunctions from hospitals, with some successful challenges, while the CDU defends the plan as a necessary reform and a model for the nation.
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48% Bias Score
US Drug Overdose Deaths Fall 25%, but Medicaid Cuts Pose Threat
Fatal drug overdoses in the US declined by 25% in the year ending October 2024, with decreased fentanyl deaths leading the way; however, 82,000 overdose deaths still occurred, and proposed Medicaid cuts could reverse this trend.
US Drug Overdose Deaths Fall 25%, but Medicaid Cuts Pose Threat
Fatal drug overdoses in the US declined by 25% in the year ending October 2024, with decreased fentanyl deaths leading the way; however, 82,000 overdose deaths still occurred, and proposed Medicaid cuts could reverse this trend.
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48% Bias Score
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