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The Board of Fellows of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (BOF-PSN) has announced that its 2025 Mid-Year Public Lecture will focus on the pressing issue of mental health in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for government-backed programs to train pharmacists in mental healthcare delivery. The event will feature an array of
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The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is undergoing a major restructuring effort to address long-standing issues, including outdated workforce, fragmented data, and strategy execution. The Governance Commission for Government-Owned or Controlled Corporations (GCG) has approved the reorganization plan, which aims to improve service delivery and the agency's capability
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Ultimate Health HMO has disclosed its plan to expand health insurance access to Nigerians in the diaspora and youths in tertiary institutions, while also advocating for stronger enforcement of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act to drive enrollment across the country. The company has increased its share capital to
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The House of Representatives in Nigeria has taken the first step towards investigating the challenges facing the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) by mandating its joint Committees on Healthcare Services and Health Institutions to probe the under-performance of the scheme. The probe was prompted by a motion moved by Billy
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Commure, a leading healthcare technology company, has commercialized its AI-powered colleagues, Commure Agents, which automate complex tasks and combat rising staffing shortages. Designed to streamline workflows, enhance patient experiences, and improve hospital efficiency, the unified platform integrates with Epic's electronic health record (EHR) system, providing a suite of
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Researchers from Law School analyzed a representative sample of 1,547 court of appeal decisions related to treatment funding claims filed against private insurance companies in Brazil from 2018 to 2021. The findings showed that courts decided 83.6% of cases in favor of patients, ordering VHI companies to fully
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Maritime healthcare specialist VIKAND has pledged its support to the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) 2025 campaign theme, "My Harassment-Free Ship," in preparation for the Day of the Seafarer on June 25th. The campaign aims to address the significant issue of harassment faced by seafarers, with over
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The House of Representatives has raised concerns about the performance of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in providing healthcare services to Nigerians. According to Mr. Billy Osawaru, the sponsor of the motion, the 1999 NHIS Act aimed to provide access to good healthcare services for Nigerians and protect families
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The House of Representatives has expressed deep concern over the persistent challenges plaguing the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and its associated Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), ordering a thorough investigation aimed at reforming the system and improving access to quality healthcare services across Nigeria. The resolution was made in response
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Curi Insurance, a subsidiary of healthcare advisory firm Curi, has been assigned an "A" (Excellent) financial strength rating by rating agency AM Best. This rating is a testament to the company's strong balance sheet and ongoing strategic initiatives that have driven consistent operating performance. AM Best
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SuperDial, a company founded by former Stanford University classmates Sam Schwager and Harrison Caruthers, has secured $15 million in series A funding to scale its voice AI platform. The company aims to automate high-friction phone calls for healthcare organizations, reclaiming time and revenue by replacing hours of insurer calls with
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The NHS is advising UK residents to apply for the UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) at least 15 days before their intended European travel dates. This free document grants access to free or reduced-cost healthcare while overseas, covering state-provided healthcare services in most European nations, including emergencies, ongoing or
