Health care industry
Proteomics International is making significant strides in bringing its PromarkerD diabetes-related blood test to the US market. The company has successfully secured an American Medical Association PLA billing code, allowing doctors to order and facilities to bill for the test, a crucial step towards broader market adoption. This breakthrough comes
Health care industry
An independent investigation has confirmed that South Africa's medical aid schemes disproportionately accused black healthcare providers of fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) between 2012 and 2019. Despite some improvements since 2020, the panel argued that systemic inequities persist, citing an alarming risk ratio of up to three times
Welfare reform
The Labour Party's decision to scrap most of its welfare reforms has sparked concern among advocates for the UK's most vulnerable populations, with the SNP urging Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to end the two-child cap on benefits. This move comes as the UK Government attempts to
Taxation
Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) opposed the Republican tax plan, which he said would cut healthcare and food assistance for millions of vulnerable Americans to pay for tax cuts for wealthy individuals and corporations. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the plan would kick 17 million people off their Medicaid and
Welfare reform
Despite a troubled week for the Labour government, party leaders have put aside their differences and launched a new plan for the NHS. The move comes after markets panicked over Chancellor Rachel Reeves' future, following a chaotic welfare reform vote and the PM's tears in the Commons.
Taxation
A new domestic policy package proposed by the Republican party threatens to strip nearly 11.8 million adults and children of their health insurance, as it makes significant changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to save $1 trillion over a decade. The proposed legislation, known as the
Taxation
A new Republican domestic policy package could result in nearly 11.8 million adults and children losing health insurance, due to changes in Medicaid and Obamacare enrollment over a decade. The plan aims to reduce Medicaid spending by $1 trillion by simplifying eligibility checks, verifying income more frequently, and imposing
Taxation
U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) sounded the alarm on the Senate floor, warning of the devastating consequences of the Republicans' tax and spending bill. The senator revealed that the bill will force millions of working Americans to lose their health coverage, rip away vital food assistance, and exacerbate
Taxation
The proposed $4 trillion bill would slash vital social safety net programs, cutting 20% of spending on food stamps and Medicaid, potentially leaving over 12 million people without health insurance. This could unleash a tidal wave of pain, including overcrowded emergency rooms, increased medical debt, and more folks going hungry.
Welfare reform
Health Secretary Wes Streeting will announce a radical 10-year plan this week to tackle the worklessness crisis, including introducing work coaches into rehabilitation services for patients recovering from heart attacks and other health conditions. The plan aims to reduce economic inactivity and will give local NHS services greater power to
Welfare reform
As part of the radical reforms outlined in the 10-year health plan, the NHS will be set targets to reduce economic inactivity for the first time, aiming to tackle the worklessness crisis. Work coaches will be integrated into rehabilitation services, including those for patients recovering from heart attacks or suffering
Associations
The Hawai'i Pharmacists Association (HPhA) and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) have announced the passage of SB 1245, a landmark bill that recognizes pharmacists as healthcare providers under Hawai'i law. Signed into law by Governor Josh Green, the legislation mandates that private and public health plans
