HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Dec 23 2024HEALTH

Improving Breast Cancer Care with JURNI: A Hospital Navigation App

Breast cancer patients face a complex health system, making timely diagnosis and treatment challenging. Digital navigation tools can help, but finding affordable solutions in Malaysia’s public sector is tough. So, researchers at the University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) created JURNI, a virtual

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Navigating Medication Access for Immune Diseases: A Patient-Focused Approach

In the US, the healthcare system can be a bit of a puzzle, with different health plans and policies that make it hard for patients to get the medications they need. This is especially true for people with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs), who need special treatments. We're suggesting a

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Revamping Healthcare in China: The Power of Village Doctors

China's rural healthcare system is often seen as the weak link in the country's overall healthcare chain. A key focus of this study is how effectively medical funds are spent on resources and services. The spotlight is on village doctors, who play a crucial role in both provincial and rural healthca

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

The Ups and Downs of U. S. Radiologists: Adapting to Change

Imagine being a radiologist in the U. S. One day, there are plenty of jobs, but the next, it's a struggle to find work. This has been the rollercoaster ride for many radiologists. The current challenges come from past policies that have shifted the workforce balance. There's a gap between the jobs a

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Healthcare: What Should It Be?

Imagine if someone said you can pick only two of these: the best, right now, and cheap. Sounds tough, right? This is what happens in our healthcare system. People want great care quickly without it costing a lot. But that's not how it works. Our system has two faces - for some, it's a public good, l

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Doctors in Norway Share Thoughts: How Virtual Visits Are Changing Everything

In Norway, doctors are seeing more changes with remote consultations in general practice. This shift to digital is happening quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on how it affects healthcare organizations and the overall system. Doctors have a lot to say about this, and it's crucial to listen.

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Dec 14 2024BUSINESS

Health System: A CEO’s Call for Change After a Tragedy

In a New York Times op-ed, UnitedHealth Group's CEO, Andrew Witty, acknowledged problems in the health care system following the murder of CEO Brian Thompson. Witty condemned the online vitriol directed at the industry after the Dec. 4 shooting in Midtown Manhattan. The alleged shooter, 26-year-old

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Dec 10 2024HEALTH

Breast Cancer Survivors' Lives in Africa: A Wide-Ranging Report

Did you know that not much is known about the lives of women who have survived breast cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa? A recent study looked into this issue, comparing the lives of women who have had breast cancer with those who haven't, across various regions in Sub-Saharan Africa. These regions were

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Dec 07 2024HEALTH

Health Insurance Shake-up: After CEO Murder, Industry Faces Calls for Change

Ever since Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth Group's health insurance unit, was tragically murdered outside a Manhattan hotel, the health insurance industry has been on a rollercoaster. Shares of big-name companies like UnitedHealth Group, Elevance, Centene, CVS Health, and Cigna have taken a

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Dec 06 2024OPINION

Healthcare Frustration: Why a CEO's Death Sparks Debate

The killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson, has sparked a wave of reactions. Many people are angry not just at the violence, but at the healthcare system they blame for their own struggles. For years, insurance companies have used tactics like denying claims and dragging out legal battles

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