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Man Dies After Eight-Hour Wait in Winnipeg ER; Critical Incident Review Launched
A man died after an eight-hour wait in a Winnipeg hospital emergency room, prompting a critical incident review by the Manitoba government with unclear public release plans, echoing the 2008 Brian Sinclair case.
Man Dies After Eight-Hour Wait in Winnipeg ER; Critical Incident Review Launched
A man died after an eight-hour wait in a Winnipeg hospital emergency room, prompting a critical incident review by the Manitoba government with unclear public release plans, echoing the 2008 Brian Sinclair case.
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32% Bias Score
Turkish Court Blocks Penalty Against Gynecologist Performing Abortions
An İstanbul court ruled against an administrative penalty imposed on a gynecologist for performing abortions in her clinic, citing legal inconsistencies and lack of evidence of patient harm.
Turkish Court Blocks Penalty Against Gynecologist Performing Abortions
An İstanbul court ruled against an administrative penalty imposed on a gynecologist for performing abortions in her clinic, citing legal inconsistencies and lack of evidence of patient harm.
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44% Bias Score
2024 Shkreli Awards Expose Widespread Healthcare Profiteering
The Lown Institute's 2024 Shkreli Awards spotlight ten cases of healthcare profiteering, ranging from a medical center's unauthorized sale of body parts to insurance companies' denial of medically necessary care, costing patients tens of thousands of dollars.
2024 Shkreli Awards Expose Widespread Healthcare Profiteering
The Lown Institute's 2024 Shkreli Awards spotlight ten cases of healthcare profiteering, ranging from a medical center's unauthorized sale of body parts to insurance companies' denial of medically necessary care, costing patients tens of thousands of dollars.
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28% Bias Score
US Faces Critical Primary Care Physician Shortage
The US faces a critical shortage of primary care physicians, projected to reach 20,200-40,400 by 2036, impacting healthcare access; factors include higher pay in subspecialties, lack of support for primary care practices, and medical school structures that favor specialties.
US Faces Critical Primary Care Physician Shortage
The US faces a critical shortage of primary care physicians, projected to reach 20,200-40,400 by 2036, impacting healthcare access; factors include higher pay in subspecialties, lack of support for primary care practices, and medical school structures that favor specialties.
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44% Bias Score
Senate Investigation Exposes Private Equity's Detrimental Impact on Hospital Patient Care
A Senate investigation found that private equity ownership of Lifepoint and Prospect hospital systems led to decreased patient care, increased costs, and significant payouts to investors, with examples including understaffing, health violations, and financial mismanagement.
Senate Investigation Exposes Private Equity's Detrimental Impact on Hospital Patient Care
A Senate investigation found that private equity ownership of Lifepoint and Prospect hospital systems led to decreased patient care, increased costs, and significant payouts to investors, with examples including understaffing, health violations, and financial mismanagement.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Mental Healthcare Faces Financial Crisis Due to Regulatory Failure
Due to a regulatory lapse in the Netherlands, mental health providers can no longer submit invoices to insurers, risking financial instability and potentially impacting patient care; urgent talks are underway to find a solution.
Dutch Mental Healthcare Faces Financial Crisis Due to Regulatory Failure
Due to a regulatory lapse in the Netherlands, mental health providers can no longer submit invoices to insurers, risking financial instability and potentially impacting patient care; urgent talks are underway to find a solution.
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40% Bias Score
Debate over Eliminating First Day of Paid Sick Leave in Germany
German Allianz CEO Oliver Bäte suggested eliminating paid sick leave on the first day of illness, sparking a debate among politicians and economists regarding its economic and social implications, with counter-proposals focusing on preventative healthcare and employee bonuses.
Debate over Eliminating First Day of Paid Sick Leave in Germany
German Allianz CEO Oliver Bäte suggested eliminating paid sick leave on the first day of illness, sparking a debate among politicians and economists regarding its economic and social implications, with counter-proposals focusing on preventative healthcare and employee bonuses.
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52% Bias Score
German Nursing Home Employees Charged with Attempted Murder
Four employees of two German nursing homes face attempted murder charges for allegedly administering or being aware of the administration of lethal doses of medication to three elderly residents between 2018 and 2023; while a direct causal link wasn't definitively proven, the lack of medical justifi...
German Nursing Home Employees Charged with Attempted Murder
Four employees of two German nursing homes face attempted murder charges for allegedly administering or being aware of the administration of lethal doses of medication to three elderly residents between 2018 and 2023; while a direct causal link wasn't definitively proven, the lack of medical justifi...
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48% Bias Score
New Ultrasound Method Shows 94% Accuracy in Detecting Prostate Cancer
A new ultrasound-based prostate cancer detection method developed at Heriot Watt University shows a 94% detection rate in early trials, potentially revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment due to its use of widely available equipment and improved accuracy.
New Ultrasound Method Shows 94% Accuracy in Detecting Prostate Cancer
A new ultrasound-based prostate cancer detection method developed at Heriot Watt University shows a 94% detection rate in early trials, potentially revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment due to its use of widely available equipment and improved accuracy.
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36% Bias Score
Senate Probe Links Private Equity Hospital Ownership to Deteriorating Patient Care
A Senate investigation found that private equity ownership of Lifepoint and Prospect hospital systems led to decreased patient care and safety violations, while owners received millions in payouts; this supports prior research on the negative impacts of private equity in healthcare.
Senate Probe Links Private Equity Hospital Ownership to Deteriorating Patient Care
A Senate investigation found that private equity ownership of Lifepoint and Prospect hospital systems led to decreased patient care and safety violations, while owners received millions in payouts; this supports prior research on the negative impacts of private equity in healthcare.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Launches Electronic Patient File (ePA) to Improve Healthcare
Germany's new electronic patient file (ePA) allows patients to manage their health data, improving care coordination and data sharing among healthcare providers while maintaining strict data protection under European law.
Germany Launches Electronic Patient File (ePA) to Improve Healthcare
Germany's new electronic patient file (ePA) allows patients to manage their health data, improving care coordination and data sharing among healthcare providers while maintaining strict data protection under European law.
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40% Bias Score
Homeless Woman Charged After Leaving Newborn Outside in Quebec
A homeless woman in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, gave birth on a street and briefly left her newborn outside in the cold on January 1st; the baby survived, and the mother faces charges, prompting calls for improved support services for vulnerable pregnant women.
Homeless Woman Charged After Leaving Newborn Outside in Quebec
A homeless woman in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, gave birth on a street and briefly left her newborn outside in the cold on January 1st; the baby survived, and the mother faces charges, prompting calls for improved support services for vulnerable pregnant women.
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24% Bias Score
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