Co-Med Bankruptcy: Most Patients Regain GP Access, Exposing Systemic Healthcare Issues
The bankruptcy of Co-Med in July left 50,000 patients without a GP, but six months later, almost all have found new care, thanks to efforts by insurers and local initiatives. However, the situation exposed systemic issues, particularly GP shortages.
Co-Med Bankruptcy: Most Patients Regain GP Access, Exposing Systemic Healthcare Issues
The bankruptcy of Co-Med in July left 50,000 patients without a GP, but six months later, almost all have found new care, thanks to efforts by insurers and local initiatives. However, the situation exposed systemic issues, particularly GP shortages.
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32% Bias Score
Dutch Pharmacies to Close for Two-Day Strike
Pharmacy employees in the Netherlands will strike on Thursday and Friday of next week, closing nearly 2000 pharmacies due to a dispute over a 6% pay raise demanded by unions CNV and FNV, while employers only offer 2%.
Dutch Pharmacies to Close for Two-Day Strike
Pharmacy employees in the Netherlands will strike on Thursday and Friday of next week, closing nearly 2000 pharmacies due to a dispute over a 6% pay raise demanded by unions CNV and FNV, while employers only offer 2%.
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32% Bias Score
Armenia Postpones National Health Insurance Program Launch
Armenia's July 2024 launch of a national health insurance program has been postponed, delaying its phased rollout to 2025 for state employees, 2026 for the private sector, and 2027 for 95% of the population; the delay allows for refining the program's legal framework and ensuring quality.
Armenia Postpones National Health Insurance Program Launch
Armenia's July 2024 launch of a national health insurance program has been postponed, delaying its phased rollout to 2025 for state employees, 2026 for the private sector, and 2027 for 95% of the population; the delay allows for refining the program's legal framework and ensuring quality.
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28% Bias Score
Surge in Homeless Seniors Driven by Inflation and Housing Crisis
The number of homeless seniors in the U.S. is tripling between 2019 and 2030 due to inflation, rising rents, and lack of affordable housing; this is exemplified by Kim Hilton, a 68-year-old diabetic in Montana who lost his legs due to prolonged homelessness.
Surge in Homeless Seniors Driven by Inflation and Housing Crisis
The number of homeless seniors in the U.S. is tripling between 2019 and 2030 due to inflation, rising rents, and lack of affordable housing; this is exemplified by Kim Hilton, a 68-year-old diabetic in Montana who lost his legs due to prolonged homelessness.
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24% Bias Score
Record High in Early-Stage Cancer Diagnoses in England
In England, 58.7% of approximately 206,000 cancer diagnoses between September 2023 and August 2024 were at stages one or two, a record high and a 7,000-patient increase compared to pre-pandemic levels, though survival rates remain lower than in the rest of Europe and disparities exist between afflue...
Record High in Early-Stage Cancer Diagnoses in England
In England, 58.7% of approximately 206,000 cancer diagnoses between September 2023 and August 2024 were at stages one or two, a record high and a 7,000-patient increase compared to pre-pandemic levels, though survival rates remain lower than in the rest of Europe and disparities exist between afflue...
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44% Bias Score
Drug Dealing Reported at Northern Ireland Hospitals
A BBC News NI investigation revealed drug dealing and use at hospitals across Northern Ireland's five health trusts; while most reported low levels, all said they work with the PSNI to maintain vigilance.
Drug Dealing Reported at Northern Ireland Hospitals
A BBC News NI investigation revealed drug dealing and use at hospitals across Northern Ireland's five health trusts; while most reported low levels, all said they work with the PSNI to maintain vigilance.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Pharmacies to Close Nationwide in Renewed Strike
Dutch pharmacy employees will strike nationwide on Thursday and Friday of next week, closing almost 2000 pharmacies due to an ongoing dispute over a 6% pay increase and high workload, despite a court previously halting a strike due to potential health risks.
Dutch Pharmacies to Close Nationwide in Renewed Strike
Dutch pharmacy employees will strike nationwide on Thursday and Friday of next week, closing almost 2000 pharmacies due to an ongoing dispute over a 6% pay increase and high workload, despite a court previously halting a strike due to potential health risks.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Dutch Pharmacies to Close Nationwide Amid Wage Dispute
Pharmacy workers in the Netherlands will strike nationwide on Thursday and Friday of next week, closing nearly 2000 pharmacies due to an ongoing dispute over wages and working conditions; unions demand a 6% pay raise while employers offer 2%.
Dutch Pharmacies to Close Nationwide Amid Wage Dispute
Pharmacy workers in the Netherlands will strike nationwide on Thursday and Friday of next week, closing nearly 2000 pharmacies due to an ongoing dispute over wages and working conditions; unions demand a 6% pay raise while employers offer 2%.
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52% Bias Score
Trump to Reinstate Healthcare Price Transparency
President-elect Trump intends to restore price transparency in US healthcare by reversing the Biden administration's actions that weakened enforcement of existing rules, aiming to provide patients with cost information before treatment, reduce medical debt, and improve the overall affordability and ...
Trump to Reinstate Healthcare Price Transparency
President-elect Trump intends to restore price transparency in US healthcare by reversing the Biden administration's actions that weakened enforcement of existing rules, aiming to provide patients with cost information before treatment, reduce medical debt, and improve the overall affordability and ...
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68% Bias Score
Canada's Systemic Issues: Homelessness, Banking, Disability, Geopolitics, and Climate Change
Multiple opinion pieces in The Globe and Mail address Canada's shortcomings in addressing homelessness, banking competition, disability accommodations, UN Security Council reform, and climate change policy, revealing systemic issues and urging for governmental action.
Canada's Systemic Issues: Homelessness, Banking, Disability, Geopolitics, and Climate Change
Multiple opinion pieces in The Globe and Mail address Canada's shortcomings in addressing homelessness, banking competition, disability accommodations, UN Security Council reform, and climate change policy, revealing systemic issues and urging for governmental action.
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36% Bias Score
Italy Launches National Platform to Tackle Healthcare Waiting Lists
Italy launches a national platform to monitor healthcare waiting lists, aiming to enforce timely access to medical services by addressing data collection inconsistencies and imposing penalties for non-compliance; however, long-term success hinges on increased funding and systemic reforms.
Italy Launches National Platform to Tackle Healthcare Waiting Lists
Italy launches a national platform to monitor healthcare waiting lists, aiming to enforce timely access to medical services by addressing data collection inconsistencies and imposing penalties for non-compliance; however, long-term success hinges on increased funding and systemic reforms.
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44% Bias Score
New State Laws Take Effect in 2025: Minimum Wage Hikes, Healthcare Restrictions, and Medicare Changes
On January 1, 2025, new laws in several states increased minimum wages, with Washington's reaching $16.66, and Minnesota's implementing a $11.13 standard for all employers; New Hampshire banned gender-affirming surgeries for minors; New York constitutionally protected abortion rights; and Medicare b...
New State Laws Take Effect in 2025: Minimum Wage Hikes, Healthcare Restrictions, and Medicare Changes
On January 1, 2025, new laws in several states increased minimum wages, with Washington's reaching $16.66, and Minnesota's implementing a $11.13 standard for all employers; New Hampshire banned gender-affirming surgeries for minors; New York constitutionally protected abortion rights; and Medicare b...
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44% Bias Score