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Canadian Government Faces Criticism Over Economic Policies and Resource Allocation
Letters to the editor address concerns about the Canadian government's economic policies, specifically the use of Chinese steel in the LNG Canada project, high agency staff costs in Ontario hospitals, a politician's rent-free housing, and the need for better protection of patient health data.
Canadian Government Faces Criticism Over Economic Policies and Resource Allocation
Letters to the editor address concerns about the Canadian government's economic policies, specifically the use of Chinese steel in the LNG Canada project, high agency staff costs in Ontario hospitals, a politician's rent-free housing, and the need for better protection of patient health data.
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House GOP Bill Could Strip Millions of Medicaid Coverage
House Republicans proposed legislation requiring many Medicaid enrollees to demonstrate work, volunteering, or schooling to retain coverage, aiming for $880 billion in savings over ten years to fund tax cuts, potentially affecting 71 million Americans and causing millions to lose coverage.
House GOP Bill Could Strip Millions of Medicaid Coverage
House Republicans proposed legislation requiring many Medicaid enrollees to demonstrate work, volunteering, or schooling to retain coverage, aiming for $880 billion in savings over ten years to fund tax cuts, potentially affecting 71 million Americans and causing millions to lose coverage.
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House Republicans Propose $715 Billion in Medicaid Cuts
The House Republican bill proposes $715 billion in Medicaid cuts through stricter eligibility, work requirements, and provider screenings, potentially affecting 8.6 million by 2034 and causing intraparty conflict.
House Republicans Propose $715 Billion in Medicaid Cuts
The House Republican bill proposes $715 billion in Medicaid cuts through stricter eligibility, work requirements, and provider screenings, potentially affecting 8.6 million by 2034 and causing intraparty conflict.
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Andalusian Health Service to Pay €250,000 for Cancer Misdiagnosis
A Seville hospital wrongly diagnosed a 39-year-old woman with sarcoma in 2017, leading to unnecessary surgery and experimental treatment; the Andalusian High Court ordered €250,000 in compensation for permanent harm caused by medical negligence.
Andalusian Health Service to Pay €250,000 for Cancer Misdiagnosis
A Seville hospital wrongly diagnosed a 39-year-old woman with sarcoma in 2017, leading to unnecessary surgery and experimental treatment; the Andalusian High Court ordered €250,000 in compensation for permanent harm caused by medical negligence.
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Robotic Device Reduces Healthcare Worker Injuries, Addresses Staffing Shortages
Able Innovations Inc. launched its ALTA Platform, a robotic patient transfer device, in five major Canadian healthcare organizations to address the high rate of worker injuries and alleviate the burden of transferring patients, a task often requiring three to four staff members.
Robotic Device Reduces Healthcare Worker Injuries, Addresses Staffing Shortages
Able Innovations Inc. launched its ALTA Platform, a robotic patient transfer device, in five major Canadian healthcare organizations to address the high rate of worker injuries and alleviate the burden of transferring patients, a task often requiring three to four staff members.
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France Debates Assisted Dying and Palliative Care
The French National Assembly is debating two bills on end-of-life care: one on palliative care, and another, more controversial, on assisted dying, with a vote scheduled for May 27th. The assisted dying bill passed a committee vote 28-15 and faces over 3000 amendments.
France Debates Assisted Dying and Palliative Care
The French National Assembly is debating two bills on end-of-life care: one on palliative care, and another, more controversial, on assisted dying, with a vote scheduled for May 27th. The assisted dying bill passed a committee vote 28-15 and faces over 3000 amendments.
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US Funding Cuts Jeopardize HIV Treatment in War-Torn Ukraine
President Trump's January cuts to USAID funding in Ukraine, later partially reversed for 90 days, threaten to halt HIV treatment for over 116,000 people by November due to expiring drug supplies and funding uncertainty for NGOs and government programs.
US Funding Cuts Jeopardize HIV Treatment in War-Torn Ukraine
President Trump's January cuts to USAID funding in Ukraine, later partially reversed for 90 days, threaten to halt HIV treatment for over 116,000 people by November due to expiring drug supplies and funding uncertainty for NGOs and government programs.
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AI Improves Patient Care and Reduces Doctor Workload at UK Health Center
Doctors at Hull's Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre are using AI to improve patient care by reducing administrative tasks, allowing for more focused consultations and potentially preventing staff burnout; 81-year-old patient David reported a positive experience with the system, highlighting its abi...
AI Improves Patient Care and Reduces Doctor Workload at UK Health Center
Doctors at Hull's Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre are using AI to improve patient care by reducing administrative tasks, allowing for more focused consultations and potentially preventing staff burnout; 81-year-old patient David reported a positive experience with the system, highlighting its abi...
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CT Scans Linked to 100,000+ Future Cancers in the US
A JAMA Internal Medicine study estimates that 93 million CT scans performed in the US in 2023 could cause over 100,000 future cancers, highlighting the need for doctors to carefully weigh the risks and benefits before ordering scans.
CT Scans Linked to 100,000+ Future Cancers in the US
A JAMA Internal Medicine study estimates that 93 million CT scans performed in the US in 2023 could cause over 100,000 future cancers, highlighting the need for doctors to carefully weigh the risks and benefits before ordering scans.
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Trump's Executive Order Targets High US Drug Prices
President Trump issued a new executive order aiming to lower US drug prices by aligning them with those in Europe and the UK, impacting millions of Americans, particularly seniors on Medicare Part B; the policy's success depends on Congressional approval and potential legal challenges.
Trump's Executive Order Targets High US Drug Prices
President Trump issued a new executive order aiming to lower US drug prices by aligning them with those in Europe and the UK, impacting millions of Americans, particularly seniors on Medicare Part B; the policy's success depends on Congressional approval and potential legal challenges.
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B.C. Fast-Tracks American Nurse Applications, Registers 113 in Five Weeks
British Columbia's expedited American nurse application process, launched in early April, resulted in 113 registered nurses within five weeks, a 127 percent application increase, prompting a broader recruitment campaign in three U.S. states next month, driven by the U.S. political climate and B.C.'s...
B.C. Fast-Tracks American Nurse Applications, Registers 113 in Five Weeks
British Columbia's expedited American nurse application process, launched in early April, resulted in 113 registered nurses within five weeks, a 127 percent application increase, prompting a broader recruitment campaign in three U.S. states next month, driven by the U.S. political climate and B.C.'s...
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Hemsley Returns as UnitedHealth CEO Amidst Financial Uncertainty
After Andrew Witty's sudden resignation, 72-year-old Stephen J. Hemsley returned as UnitedHealth Group CEO on Tuesday, citing a need to improve operational efficiency and address rising medical costs, resulting in a suspension of the company's 2025 financial outlook.
Hemsley Returns as UnitedHealth CEO Amidst Financial Uncertainty
After Andrew Witty's sudden resignation, 72-year-old Stephen J. Hemsley returned as UnitedHealth Group CEO on Tuesday, citing a need to improve operational efficiency and address rising medical costs, resulting in a suspension of the company's 2025 financial outlook.
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