Anthem Reverses Policy After UnitedHealthcare CEO's Assassination
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reversed a policy tying anesthesia payments to time after public outcry, following the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan. The policy change used Medicare's physician work time values, excluding maternity and patients under 22.
Anthem Reverses Policy After UnitedHealthcare CEO's Assassination
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reversed a policy tying anesthesia payments to time after public outcry, following the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan. The policy change used Medicare's physician work time values, excluding maternity and patients under 22.
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52% Bias Score
Anthem Reverses Policy Limiting Anesthesia Coverage After Backlash
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reversed a controversial policy that would have limited coverage for anesthesia services in Connecticut, New York, and Missouri, following widespread public outrage and intervention from state officials.
Anthem Reverses Policy Limiting Anesthesia Coverage After Backlash
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reversed a controversial policy that would have limited coverage for anesthesia services in Connecticut, New York, and Missouri, following widespread public outrage and intervention from state officials.
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56% Bias Score
US Life Expectancy to Increase Minimally by 2050, Lagging Behind Other Nations
A new study projects a small increase in US life expectancy to 80.4 years by 2050, lagging behind other high-income nations due to rising obesity, drug overdoses, and other health risks, highlighting the need for improved health policies.
US Life Expectancy to Increase Minimally by 2050, Lagging Behind Other Nations
A new study projects a small increase in US life expectancy to 80.4 years by 2050, lagging behind other high-income nations due to rising obesity, drug overdoses, and other health risks, highlighting the need for improved health policies.
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48% Bias Score
AI-Powered Software Reduces Neonatal Deaths in Malawi
AI-enabled foetal monitoring software at Malawi's Area 25 health centre reduced stillbirths and neonatal deaths by 82% in three years, saving a baby's life in a recent case where a timely cesarean section was performed.
AI-Powered Software Reduces Neonatal Deaths in Malawi
AI-enabled foetal monitoring software at Malawi's Area 25 health centre reduced stillbirths and neonatal deaths by 82% in three years, saving a baby's life in a recent case where a timely cesarean section was performed.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Mental Health Data Collection Sparks Privacy Lawsuit
From July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, the Netherlands Healthcare Authority (NZa) mandated that all mental healthcare providers submit HoNOS+ questionnaires containing the mental health data of nearly 800,000 patients, to train an algorithm for better resource allocation; this resulted in a lawsuit cla...
Dutch Mental Health Data Collection Sparks Privacy Lawsuit
From July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, the Netherlands Healthcare Authority (NZa) mandated that all mental healthcare providers submit HoNOS+ questionnaires containing the mental health data of nearly 800,000 patients, to train an algorithm for better resource allocation; this resulted in a lawsuit cla...
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56% Bias Score
World Class Health Secures $8 Million to Expand Global Healthcare Access
World Class Health, a New York-based company, secured $8 million in seed funding to expand its global healthcare platform, offering employees access to top-tier hospitals and doctors worldwide at significantly reduced costs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and employer cost savings.
World Class Health Secures $8 Million to Expand Global Healthcare Access
World Class Health, a New York-based company, secured $8 million in seed funding to expand its global healthcare platform, offering employees access to top-tier hospitals and doctors worldwide at significantly reduced costs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and employer cost savings.
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48% Bias Score
Gaza Evacuations Backlog: 12,000 Patients Await Transfer
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the slow pace of medical evacuations from Gaza, where 12,000 patients, including 2,500 children, need to leave, will take five to 10 years at the current rate, with some children dying while waiting.
Gaza Evacuations Backlog: 12,000 Patients Await Transfer
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the slow pace of medical evacuations from Gaza, where 12,000 patients, including 2,500 children, need to leave, will take five to 10 years at the current rate, with some children dying while waiting.
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48% Bias Score
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot; Ammunition Bears Message Echoing Insurer Tactics
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot; the ammunition contained the words "deny," "defend," and "depose," echoing the industry phrase "delay, deny, defend," used to describe tactics to avoid paying claims, sparking outrage over health insurance practices.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot; Ammunition Bears Message Echoing Insurer Tactics
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot; the ammunition contained the words "deny," "defend," and "depose," echoing the industry phrase "delay, deny, defend," used to describe tactics to avoid paying claims, sparking outrage over health insurance practices.
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56% Bias Score
Syria Conflict: Tens of Thousands Displaced Amidst Increased Hostilities
Intensified fighting in northwest Syria has displaced tens of thousands of families, prompting a UN humanitarian response facing resource constraints and challenges in providing aid amid closed health facilities and displacement to Hama and Homs.
Syria Conflict: Tens of Thousands Displaced Amidst Increased Hostilities
Intensified fighting in northwest Syria has displaced tens of thousands of families, prompting a UN humanitarian response facing resource constraints and challenges in providing aid amid closed health facilities and displacement to Hama and Homs.
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24% Bias Score
Germany's Abortion Law Faces Repeal Amidst Political and Societal Divisions
A cross-party initiative in Germany seeks to decriminalize early-term abortions before the February 2025 elections, eliminating the three-day waiting period while maintaining mandatory counseling, amidst considerable public support and political opposition.
Germany's Abortion Law Faces Repeal Amidst Political and Societal Divisions
A cross-party initiative in Germany seeks to decriminalize early-term abortions before the February 2025 elections, eliminating the three-day waiting period while maintaining mandatory counseling, amidst considerable public support and political opposition.
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52% Bias Score
Gen Z Exodus from Healthcare: A Looming Crisis
A significant number of Gen Z healthcare workers are considering leaving the profession due to workplace culture issues and limited opportunities, creating a projected shortage of over 100,000 critical workers by 2028.
Gen Z Exodus from Healthcare: A Looming Crisis
A significant number of Gen Z healthcare workers are considering leaving the profession due to workplace culture issues and limited opportunities, creating a projected shortage of over 100,000 critical workers by 2028.
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40% Bias Score
Anthem Reverses Policy Limiting Anesthesia Coverage
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reversed a policy that would have limited anesthesia coverage in Connecticut, New York, and Missouri, following criticism from medical professionals and lawmakers who argued it would increase patient costs and reduce access to care; the policy was set to take effect in ...
Anthem Reverses Policy Limiting Anesthesia Coverage
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reversed a policy that would have limited anesthesia coverage in Connecticut, New York, and Missouri, following criticism from medical professionals and lawmakers who argued it would increase patient costs and reduce access to care; the policy was set to take effect in ...
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40% Bias Score