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The Illinois House Democratic Caucus has announced a series of legislation to enhance healthcare safety and quality in the state. State Representative Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, authored the bills, which aim to improve state healthcare resources, eligibility, and protocols. The legislation focuses on patient and provider safety, as well as access
Legislative bills
Representatives Angie Craig and Mike Kelly have introduced the Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act, a bipartisan bill to improve patient safety and lower health care costs by reducing blood culture contamination. The legislation requires the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to add a blood culture contamination rate measure
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The Osun State government has taken a significant step towards improving the welfare of inmates in correctional facilities by launching the Osun Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS) for the benefit of 1,200 inmates. This initiative, led by the Osun Health Insurance Agency (OSHIA) under the leadership of Dr. Rasaq Akindele,
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As part of Suicide Prevention Month, Videra Health is highlighting its AI-powered clinical solution that has helped Beachside Health and Safety Network (BHSN) improve crisis monitoring and support for over 4,000 individuals. By implementing Videra Health's solution, BHSN was able to reduce self-harm thoughts, substance use reports,
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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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Representatives Scott Peters, Richard Hudson, Gus Bilirakis, Brian Fitzpatrick, and Raja Krishnamoorthi, along with Senators Thom Tillis and Raphael Warnock, have introduced the Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services (RESULTS) Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting seniors' access to essential laboratory services. The bill seeks
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Chronic and acute pain affect many veterans, with 77% reporting pain control as one of their top three primary care priorities. The US Department of Veterans Affairs provides comprehensive pain management through a team-based, whole health approach, involving healthcare providers from various disciplines. Physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and pharmacists work
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Representatives Scott Peters, Richard Hudson, and others have introduced the Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services (RESULTS) Act, aiming to protect seniors' access to essential laboratory services threatened by Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule cuts. Without reform, deep cuts under the payment system are set to
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Third Age Health (TAH) has made a groundbreaking move by developing a new standard for aged care, the "Residential Care Medical Service Provider Standard," aimed at elevating the quality and consistency of healthcare for older New Zealanders. These standards aim to provide a consistent framework for healthcare providers,
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Governor Greg Abbott recently signed two significant bills, House Bill 18 and House Bill 3000, into law to improve healthcare in rural Texas. The legislation aims to provide stability and innovation to rural hospitals and clinics, as well as establish a grant program for rural ambulance services. This move is
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The US Department of Veterans Affairs emphasizes the importance of integrating mental health care into its Whole Health approach, recognizing the unique challenges faced by Veterans, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to the VA, 23% of Veterans using VA care had PTSD at some point in their lives,
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President Asif Ali Zardari has taken a significant step towards reforming the health sector and enhancing the performance of the National Institute of Health by approving the National Institute of Health (Reorganization) Amendment Bill 2025. The approval is also expected to provide legal clarity regarding the imposition of anti-dumping duties
