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Across the United States, a severe shortage of nurses is compromising the quality of healthcare, straining hospitals, and forcing patients to seek care elsewhere. The gap between nursing supply and demand is alarming, with the Health Resources and Services Administration forecasting a shortage of approximately 190,000 registered nurses by
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The Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) has joined a federal multidistrict litigation against MultiPlan and major insurers, including UnitedHealth, Elevance, Humana, Aetna, and Cigna. The lawsuit alleges that these parties have conspired to systematically underpay physicians for reimbursements for out-of-network services. The WSMA joins the American Medical Association (AMA) and
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Rutgers University's innovative virtual education program has made a significant impact in improving care for vulnerable adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities in New Jersey. The program, a collaboration between Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, provided training to healthcare students
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The Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector in the Philippines continues to grow exponentially, driven by the country's highly skilled and multilingual workforce. With over 1.8 million registered health and allied professionals, the Philippines is now a preferred destination for healthcare-related outsourcing services, particularly in the United States.
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The CenteringPregnancy prenatal care model, which combines education and individual health assessments in group settings for women at similar stages of pregnancy, has been shown to foster important social ties among expectant parents and develop greater trust between healthcare providers and patients. A new evaluation by the Rutgers School of
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Health care professionals in Connecticut can access a range of free continuing education opportunities through the Connecticut Area Health Education Center Network (CT AHEC Network), a federally funded program that extends the resources of the University of Connecticut to the state's health care and public health workforce. The
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A recent study conducted by the Ateneo School of Government for the Unilab Center for Health Policy (UCHP) highlights the need for clearer guidance, technical assistance, and stronger intergovernmental coordination to optimize the impact of local health investments. The study examined the budget practices of several local government units (LGUs)
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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
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Dr. Elena Moses, a highly qualified obstetrician and gynecologist, has joined the team at Blanchard Valley Health System in Findlay, Ohio. Dr. Moses comes from a diverse background, having completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Henry Ford Health System in Wyandotte, Michigan. Her professional interests include adolescent health, LGBTQ+
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Senators from the state of Texas, along with 58 members of the House of Representatives, have written to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, urging him to rescind the unconstitutional Biden-era rule that promotes abortion services at VA facilities. The senators argue that the rule conflates
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The Constitutional Court in South Africa is poised to decide on a challenge to the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa in May 2024, amidst ongoing debates over universal healthcare and individual rights. The challenge, brought by Solidarity, the Board of Healthcare Funders, and
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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
