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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed Senate Bill 1318 (SB 1318), imposing strict limitations on employers' covenants not to compete with physicians and extending similar restrictions to agreements with dentists, nurses, and physician assistants. The new law takes effect on September 1, 2025, and applies to non-compete agreements entered
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The British government plans to implement a ten-year plan to make the National Health Service (NHS) self-sufficient in staff by prioritizing UK doctors for jobs. The plan, which is set to be published this week, aims to reform the current system where two-thirds of new doctors come from abroad. Under
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made significant progress in a major corruption case in Chhattisgarh's Nava Raipur by arresting six individuals, including three doctors, for accepting bribes in exchange for submitting favourable inspection reports. The CBI received information that officials at Shri Rawatpura Sarkar Institute in
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Every year, thousands of students register for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) to pursue their dream of becoming doctors. To alleviate the financial burden on meritorious students from diverse family and economic backgrounds, governments, NGOs, and private organizations have launched various scholarship programs. The Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar
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A lull in the staff contract renewal process at the Byculla Railway Hospital in Mumbai has led to a breakdown in several critical services, including the temporary shutdown of the dialysis unit and reduced functionality of diagnostic equipment. The issue arose as the contracts for around a third of the
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The government's attempt to address obesity through a proposed reduction in daily calorie intake by as little as 50 calories per day has been met with skepticism by Dr. Paul Chell, a surgeon and co-founder of healthbuddi.com. According to Dr. Chell, the government's assumption that
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The UK government has unveiled plans to introduce a welfare bill, reforming areas like disability assessments and mental health diagnoses, amidst opposition from its own MPs. The British Medical Association (BMA) has spoken out strongly against the intentions of Kier Starmer's government, citing concerns over staff shortages, training,
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Punjab's resident doctors and MBBS interns have announced a strike in protest against the state government's recent move to make medical education unaffordable, citing a Rs.20 lakh bond on MBBS students and a 5% hike in tuition fees. The strike, which will start on Monday,
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When it comes to accessing high-quality healthcare, trust is a critical factor, particularly for LGBTQ+ patients. A recent study reveals that how LGBTQ+ individuals are treated at the doctor's office has a direct impact on their ability to receive lifesaving preventive care. Researchers analyzed survey data from over
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As a family doctor for over two decades, Dr. Tara Kiran recalls the hope she felt choosing her career path in 2002. However, she now sees a heartbreaking reality: over 6.5 million people in Canada lack a regular family doctor or nurse practitioner, and those who do often face
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Laura Hockley, a graduate from Ulster University's Graduate Entry Medical School (GEMS), is set to begin her career as a doctor in the Cardiology department at Altnagelvin Hospital at the end of July. Laura's journey to becoming a doctor was not without its challenges, but she
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As the cost of operating a private medical practice continues to rise, many physicians are finding innovative ways to maintain their independence while accessing the resources they need to thrive. Strategic partnerships with large healthcare systems, private equity backed platforms, and national healthcare organizations have become a popular solution for
