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Head of NHS England Resigns Amidst Criticism
Amanda Pritchard, the first woman to lead NHS England, resigned on Tuesday after facing criticism from MPs for insufficient drive in reforming the health service; Sir James Mackey will serve as interim CEO.
Head of NHS England Resigns Amidst Criticism
Amanda Pritchard, the first woman to lead NHS England, resigned on Tuesday after facing criticism from MPs for insufficient drive in reforming the health service; Sir James Mackey will serve as interim CEO.
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44% Bias Score
Victoria to Lift "Gag Clause" on Voluntary Assisted Dying
Victoria will lift the "gag clause" preventing doctors from proactively discussing voluntary assisted dying (VAD) with patients, following a review that found existing safeguards impeded access to end-of-life choices; 1,527 VAD permits were issued between 2019-2023, with 912 people using the VAD sub...
Victoria to Lift "Gag Clause" on Voluntary Assisted Dying
Victoria will lift the "gag clause" preventing doctors from proactively discussing voluntary assisted dying (VAD) with patients, following a review that found existing safeguards impeded access to end-of-life choices; 1,527 VAD permits were issued between 2019-2023, with 912 people using the VAD sub...
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Doctors Protest Healthcare Bill
Approximately 1,000 doctors protested in Madrid against a draft healthcare bill, citing concerns over working conditions, pay, and private practice regulations; the demonstration caused traffic disruptions and involved various medical colleges and unions.
Spanish Doctors Protest Healthcare Bill
Approximately 1,000 doctors protested in Madrid against a draft healthcare bill, citing concerns over working conditions, pay, and private practice regulations; the demonstration caused traffic disruptions and involved various medical colleges and unions.
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52% Bias Score
NSW Bill Seeks to Expand Abortion Access
A NSW bill proposes letting nurses and midwives prescribe abortion medication and mandates referrals from doctors with conscientious objections, aiming to increase abortion access for disadvantaged women and those in rural areas, building upon a NSW Health review finding that access is limited for m...
NSW Bill Seeks to Expand Abortion Access
A NSW bill proposes letting nurses and midwives prescribe abortion medication and mandates referrals from doctors with conscientious objections, aiming to increase abortion access for disadvantaged women and those in rural areas, building upon a NSW Health review finding that access is limited for m...
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52% Bias Score
Canada's Primary Care Deficit: Lessons from Denmark and the Netherlands
Compared to Canada's 83% access rate, Denmark (98%) and the Netherlands (96%) show drastically higher primary care access; Dr. Tara Kiran's study reveals that these countries prioritize patient agency, transparency, and primary care as the cornerstone of their systems, highlighting areas for Canadia...
Canada's Primary Care Deficit: Lessons from Denmark and the Netherlands
Compared to Canada's 83% access rate, Denmark (98%) and the Netherlands (96%) show drastically higher primary care access; Dr. Tara Kiran's study reveals that these countries prioritize patient agency, transparency, and primary care as the cornerstone of their systems, highlighting areas for Canadia...
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56% Bias Score
Spain Increases Muface Healthcare Funding by 41.2%
The Spanish government will pay €4.808 billion to private insurers for healthcare services to 1.53 million public employees from 2025-2027, a 41.2% increase resolving previous failed bids due to insurer claims of underfunding and losses, averting service disruptions and internal government tension.
Spain Increases Muface Healthcare Funding by 41.2%
The Spanish government will pay €4.808 billion to private insurers for healthcare services to 1.53 million public employees from 2025-2027, a 41.2% increase resolving previous failed bids due to insurer claims of underfunding and losses, averting service disruptions and internal government tension.
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36% Bias Score
Oz to Divest Stock Before Potentially Leading CMS
Dr. Mehmet Oz, nominated to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, plans to divest millions of dollars in healthcare stock and sever ties with several companies to avoid conflicts of interest, but questions remain about his ongoing media presence and complete divestment from iHerb.
Oz to Divest Stock Before Potentially Leading CMS
Dr. Mehmet Oz, nominated to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, plans to divest millions of dollars in healthcare stock and sever ties with several companies to avoid conflicts of interest, but questions remain about his ongoing media presence and complete divestment from iHerb.
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48% Bias Score
Victoria to Reform Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws
Victoria's parliament will consider reforms to its voluntary assisted dying (VAD) framework, including allowing doctors to initiate VAD conversations, reducing required medical assessments, extending the eligibility timeframe to 12 months, and removing the citizenship requirement, after a coroner re...
Victoria to Reform Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws
Victoria's parliament will consider reforms to its voluntary assisted dying (VAD) framework, including allowing doctors to initiate VAD conversations, reducing required medical assessments, extending the eligibility timeframe to 12 months, and removing the citizenship requirement, after a coroner re...
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48% Bias Score
Russia Expands Free Healthcare Access in 2025
Russia's 2025 healthcare expansion, part of the "Long and Active Life" national project, provides free access to dozens of new procedures, advanced diagnostics (CT, MRI, ultrasounds increased by 14-29%), expanded cancer care, Hepatitis C screening, and enhanced support for veterans, funded by increa...
Russia Expands Free Healthcare Access in 2025
Russia's 2025 healthcare expansion, part of the "Long and Active Life" national project, provides free access to dozens of new procedures, advanced diagnostics (CT, MRI, ultrasounds increased by 14-29%), expanded cancer care, Hepatitis C screening, and enhanced support for veterans, funded by increa...
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52% Bias Score
Federal Law Mandates Healthcare for Incarcerated Youth Upon Release
A new federal law requires states to provide medical and dental screenings to Medicaid- and CHIP-eligible youths before and after release from correctional facilities, aiming to improve mental health and reduce recidivism, addressing a major systemic problem of healthcare access for this population.
Federal Law Mandates Healthcare for Incarcerated Youth Upon Release
A new federal law requires states to provide medical and dental screenings to Medicaid- and CHIP-eligible youths before and after release from correctional facilities, aiming to improve mental health and reduce recidivism, addressing a major systemic problem of healthcare access for this population.
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28% Bias Score
Spain Increases Funding for Private Healthcare Coverage of Public Employees by 41.2%
The Spanish government approved a €4.808 billion, three-year contract for private insurers to cover Muface members, a 41.2% increase over the current average of €1,032 per mutualist, following two failed bids due to insurers citing unmanageable losses.
Spain Increases Funding for Private Healthcare Coverage of Public Employees by 41.2%
The Spanish government approved a €4.808 billion, three-year contract for private insurers to cover Muface members, a 41.2% increase over the current average of €1,032 per mutualist, following two failed bids due to insurers citing unmanageable losses.
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52% Bias Score
NHS England Chief Faces Criticism Over Reform Plans
Two UK parliamentary committees criticized Amanda Pritchard, CEO of NHS England, for lacking the "drive and dynamism" to reform the NHS, citing vague answers and raising concerns about potential cuts to women's health services and learning disability support.
NHS England Chief Faces Criticism Over Reform Plans
Two UK parliamentary committees criticized Amanda Pritchard, CEO of NHS England, for lacking the "drive and dynamism" to reform the NHS, citing vague answers and raising concerns about potential cuts to women's health services and learning disability support.
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60% Bias Score
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