Legislative bills
U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) has joined her colleagues in introducing the Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025, aiming to reverse the drastic Medicaid cuts enacted by the Trump administration and extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits set to expire at the end of
Health care industry
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to addressing the critical power challenges in Nigeria's health sector, pledging to implement targeted and innovative energy solutions. This commitment was made through a keynote address at the opening of the first National Stakeholders' Dialogue on Power
Health care industry
In a recent decision, the High Court of Australia has clarified the test of reasonableness for the purpose of assessing common law damages under the Civil Liability Act 2003 (Qld). The ruling, in Stewart v Metro North Hospital and Health Service [2025] HCA 34, has significant implications for plaintiffs and
Health care industry
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, expressed concern over the poor state of the state's tertiary health institutions, citing their high cost of care and neglect. During a routine inspection of the General and Infectious Diseases Hospital in Bayara, the Governor noted that the facility, which has
Health care industry
As the healthcare industry continues to transition from fee-for-service to value-based care (VBC), organizations are under increasing pressure to remain competitive while improving patient outcomes. The primary goal of VBC is to enhance clinical results and reduce overall healthcare costs, aligning care delivery with the evolving expectations of payers and
Health care industry
Families USA, a nonpartisan consumer health advocacy organization, is leading a coalition of 56 organizations in calling on Congress to take urgent action to address the root causes of the health care affordability crisis in America. The coalition is urging lawmakers to prioritize bipartisan, commonsense reforms that will lower health
Health care costs
Employers in the US are facing a significant challenge in managing health care costs, with many anticipating the sharpest increases in medical costs in about 15 years. A survey of 1,700 companies conducted by Mercer, a benefits consultant, shows that employers are expecting an average increase of nearly 9
Health care industry
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on Nigeria to increase its public health spending to at least 20% of total health expenditure to strengthen its health system. The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Prof. Mohammed Yakub Janabi, emphasized that sustainable financing is the backbone of resilient health systems. Nigeria&
Health care industry
The heartbreaking case of a pregnant woman in Abuja, Nigeria, who lost her twins due to a preventable tragedy, has shone a light on the deep cracks in the country's health system that continue to cost lives. The woman, who was carrying twins, was forced to walk kilometres
Health care industry
The Japanese generic drug market is set to expand significantly over the next decade, driven by favorable government policies, increasing healthcare costs, and a growing acceptance of generics among healthcare providers and patients. According to a new report, the market size is expected to climb from USD 12.3 billion
Health care industry
Research published in the journal Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology highlights the importance of the maternal-infant connection for mental health, particularly in cases where perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD) are present. The study, conducted by researchers from the Center for Health Policy and Health Services Research, analyzed private insurance
Employers
Employers who had maintained generous benefits in tight labor markets are now preparing to share the burden of rising health costs with their workers, a change in thinking that reflects the current economic landscape. According to a Business Group on Health survey of 121 large employers insuring 11.6 million
