Tag: Health Policy
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Genetics Plays Greater Role in Lifespan Than We Thought, Study Finds
Groundbreaking Insight Into Longevity: Genetics Lead the Way A recent study published to wide attention suggests that our genes may have a larger say in how long we live than previously believed. Researchers estimate that the genetic contribution to human longevity could be as high as 55%, a figure dramatically higher than the long-standing range…
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Medicare Advantage insurers push back as Trump plan curbs overcharges
Overview: A plan to rein in overcharges in Medicare Advantage Medicare Advantage (MA) insurers are voicing strong opposition to a government proposal that would keep reimbursement rates flat for 2025 while introducing a slate of other payment reforms. The plan comes as a U.S. administration seeks to rein in what officials describe as excessive charges…
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Government Shifts Strategy: Modernizing St. Clare’s After Scrapping Kenmount Crossing Hospital Plan
Context: A Shift in Hospital Planning In a notable turn of policy, the government has decided to abandon its long-discussed plan to build a new hospital complex at Kenmount Crossing. Citing the escalating costs and an evaluation of long-term value, Infrastructure Minister Barry Petten announced that a $10 billion project could not be justified at…
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SHA Opens Elite Hospitals to Kenyans Under Duale Initiative
New Policy Brings Elite Hospitals Within Reach In a landmark shift for Kenya’s healthcare landscape, the Social Health Authority (SHA) announced that Kenyans can access elite and specialized hospitals at no additional cost. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale disclosed the policy during a National Assembly briefing, emphasizing that the reform broadens access to high-quality care…
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Elite Hospitals Open to Kenyans Under SHA: Duale Announces Breakthrough in Healthcare Access
Introduction: A landmark shift in Kenyan healthcare access In a move hailed as a breakthrough for nationwide health equity, the Kenyan government has expanded access to elite medical care under the Social Health Authority (SHA). Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced that Kenyans who previously viewed private referral hospitals as a reserve for the wealthy…
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When Pen Meets Policy: Older GPs in Singapore Face a Digital Records Mandate
Background: The clock is ticking on pen-and-paper clinics For 30 years, Dr. Edmond Lie has run a Clementi clinic with the rhythm of a bygone era: handwritten notes, shorthand, and a workflow refined through long years of practice. He and many of his peers built trusted routines around patient conversations and the tactile comfort of…
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Liberia Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan: Building Health, Gender, and Social Protections Together
Overview The Liberia Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan represents a concerted effort to align public health strategy with gender equality and social protection. Coordinated by Public Health Initiative Liberia (PHIL) and guided by the Ministry of Health, the plan brings together key government agencies, civil society, and community partners to advance shared priorities for healthier communities…
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Australia Offers to Delay NDIS Autism Changes in Exchange for Hospital and Disability Funding Deal
Overview The Australian government led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has proposed a staged approach to reforming autism services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Officials say the plan would delay the start of a new early-intervention program for autism until a broader hospitals and disability funding agreement with the states is secured. The…
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Labor negotiates pause on NDIS autism changes tied to hospital and disability funding deal
Labor offers pause on NDIS autism changes to secure hospital and disability funding deal The Albanese government has proposed a strategic pause on a planned reform to autism early intervention services, signaling a broader bargaining tactic with states. The move aims to secure momentum on a under-fire national package for hospitals and disability funding, while…
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Labor Health Leader Slams VicHealth Closure Plan as Ignorant and Stupid
Introduction: A high-stakes policy showdown In a sharp critique of government plans to close VicHealth, a prominent Labor health minister labelled the move as rooted in ‘ignorance and stupidity.’ The statement underscores a mounting political clash over the public health agency’s future, its funding, and its role in preventive health strategies for Victoria. As stakeholders…