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In a bid to uphold service standards and protect enrollees under Nigeria's health insurance schemes, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has sanctioned 49 healthcare facilities (HCFs) and 47 Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) in 2024. The sanctions were based on findings from the 2024 Annual Complaints Report, which
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The National Health Insurance Fund in the Northern State of Sudan has received essential medicines worth $194,000 as part of a partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO). The medicines aim to ensure the availability of essential drugs for the state and the insurance company. This partnership is expected
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Six leading international organizations in the healthcare industry, representing patients, physicians, pharmacists, nurses, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry, have adopted a new joint ethical principle on the responsible use of health data and technology, including artificial intelligence. This move reflects the growing importance of digital health and AI in the
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In a major crackdown on subpar healthcare services, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has taken decisive action against 49 healthcare facilities (HCFs) and 47 Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) in 2024. The sanctions, announced in the NHIA's 2024 Annual Complaints Report, follow an investigation into 3,507 complaints
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The Federation of Private Medical Practitioners' Associations, Malaysia (FPMPAM) has called on the government to exempt primary care services for foreign workers from the Sales and Services Tax (SST) scheduled to take effect on July 1. FPMPAM president Dr. Shanmuganathan Ganeson argued that taxing essential healthcare services would deter
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Congressman Mike Lawler joins bipartisan legislation to improve mental health services for students, citing the need to ensure students, particularly those in underserved communities, have access to timely and appropriate care. The Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act aims to break down barriers to care by expanding access to
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As the Indian healthcare industry continues to evolve with the introduction of robotic-assisted surgeries, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India's (IRDAI) 2024 directive has mandated coverage for robotic-assisted surgeries. Key surgeon associations in India have emphasized the need for uniform implementation across health insurance providers to
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Efforts to reduce unnecessary healthcare services and costs have highlighted the importance of identifying characteristics of physicians who frequently provide low-value care. Using a large-scale clinic claim database, researchers analyzed 10 types of low-value care services provided in primary care, revealing that approximately 1 in 10 patients received at least
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NHS Dumfries and Galloway has confirmed a new contract holder for the Canonbie Surgery, following a successful search since March. Dr Kashif Ahmad and Dr Michael Ramsden, partners at Lockerbie Medical Practice, will lead the provision of general medical services in Canonbie, as current managers GP Dr Andrew Rose and
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Amazon's entry into India's diagnostics market with Amazon Diagnostics, an at-home healthcare service, is set to disrupt the status quo. The company has partnered with Orange Health to provide lab tests and reports online, enhancing the outpatient care experience for customers. With access to over 800
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The Shapiro Administration is sounding the alarm about the proposed federal Medicaid cuts that could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments
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The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of upholding the recommendations of the 16-member US Preventive Services Task Force, which are used to determine what preventive health care services insurers must cover without charge. The task force was challenged by a Texas business, Braidwood Management, on religious grounds, but the
