Tag: healthcare policy
Medicare Proposes Fresh Cuts to Hospital 340B Drug Discount Program
Medicare has announced a new proposal to reduce payment rates for drugs dispensed under the 340B Drug Pricing Program, marking…
California’s Immigrant Healthcare Divide: Two Governors, Two Visions for 1.4 Million Uninsured
California's gubernatorial race presents a sharp divide on healthcare for 1.4 million undocumented residents. Democrat Xavier Becerra supports Medicaid expansion;…
Obesity as disease: Who profits from the classification shift?
Max Moser argues in STAT News that obesity's reclassification as a disease has accelerated pharmaceutical development while raising questions about…
NHS Mandates 3-Week Appointment Notice to End Last-Minute Scheduling Chaos
England's NHS will mandate at least three weeks' advance notice for all new planned appointments, addressing longstanding patient communication failures.…
Indiana Enacts Hospital Price Caps as States Challenge Healthcare Cost Growth
Indiana has enacted direct price caps on hospital charges to employers, becoming one of the first states to implement this…
English Resident Doctors Plan Four-Day Strike in June Over Stalled Pay Negotiations
Resident doctors in England will stage their 16th walkout from 15-19 June after talks collapsed with new health secretary James…
Nearly Half of Pennsylvania Maternal Deaths Occur After Standard Postpartum Care Ends
New Pennsylvania data reveals 47% of maternal deaths occur after standard six-week postpartum care ends. The findings expose critical gaps…
Abortion Drug Restrictions Threaten Emergency Obstetric Care, Medical Experts Warn
New state laws classifying abortion medications as controlled substances are creating barriers to emergency obstetric care. Medical experts warn these…