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The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) is expanding its services in Gezira State, with the aim of improving healthcare access for the local population. The expansion plans, which were discussed at a recent Board of Directors meeting, include increasing health services by 80% and restoring electronic systems and management to
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Zimbabwe has undertaken a significant step in strengthening its health infrastructure by revising its National Health Laboratory Strategic Plan (2025-2030) with the support of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This five-year plan aims to improve the country's laboratory systems by enhancing infrastructure, staffing,
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PulsePoint, a pioneering technology company, has announced a significant expansion of its programmatic electronic health record (EHR) reach into numerous top-tier health systems in the United States. This development allows brands to utilize PulsePoint's cutting-edge technology and robust data foundation to engage with over 700,000 prescribers across
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Researchers from Bar-Ilan University examined 20 years of electronic health records from over 407,000 healthy adults and found that individuals with sodium levels within the normal range but at the higher end face elevated risks for high blood pressure and heart failure. The study, published in the European Journal
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TruBridge, Inc., a leading healthcare solutions company, has announced the integration of Microsoft Dragon Copilot with its electronic health record (EHR) solution. This collaboration aims to enhance care delivery, financial stability, and operational efficiency for thousands of hospitals and health systems across the country. The integration will empower over 18,
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A recent survey conducted by Nordic(r) and Modern Healthcare has highlighted significant gaps in the preparedness of U.S. healthcare organizations for artificial intelligence (AI). Despite a majority of executives expressing confidence in their organization's AI readiness, the survey's results indicate a substantial disconnect between
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The number of children referred to mental health services for support with autism, ADHD, and related conditions has seen a significant increase, according to a recent report by the Children's Commissioner for England. The report reveals that referrals have risen by 28 per cent in a year, with
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As part of the global celebrations on May 19, the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) in Qatar marks World Family Doctor Day, recognizing the crucial role that family physicians play in advancing the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Since 2013, PHCC has adopted the family medicine approach as
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Patient advocates from the Philippines emphasized the importance of a multi-sectoral approach to improving access to medicines during the inaugural Southeast Asia Access to Medicine (SEA AtM) Summit held in Bangkok, Thailand. The summit brought together over 100 regional leaders, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and industry players to address the region&
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Around 450 medical graduates and postgraduates from state-run medical colleges in Chhattisgarh are facing financial hardship and difficulties in preparing for postgraduate medical entrance examinations due to delayed postings under the state's bond service rule. The delay has also restricted their ability to seek employment in private healthcare
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To encourage more health care providers to serve in rural areas, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is offering the opportunity for educational loan repayments. This program, known as the North Carolina Primary Care Physician Incentive, is available to qualifying physicians committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive care
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The Philippine health maintenance organization (HMO) sector experienced a remarkable surge in profits during the first quarter, with a staggering 85-fold increase. This exponential growth can be attributed to the government's program that provided a P7,000 medical allowance to public sector workers, allowing them to avail of
