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Industry Payments to Clinicians Excluded from Federal Programs
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (902+ words) In a groundbreaking study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, researchers have illuminated a startling trend in the realm of healthcare finance. The investigation, spearheaded by an esteemed team that includes researchers Bachhuber, Piper, and Dobbins, focuses on…...
Analyzing Goals of China’s Medical Insurance Supervision
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1353+ words) China's healthcare landscape is navigating unprecedented transitions as the nation addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by its medical insurance system. The Chinese government has made considerable investments in health infrastructure, aiming to enhance accessibility and affordability of healthcare services…...
Medical Debt: A Policy Making Patients Unwell
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1015+ words) Recent research has illuminated a crucial aspect of the intricate relationship between healthcare, financial stability, and personal well-being. The study, titled "Medical Debt on Credit Reports: A Financial Policy Making Patients Sicker," co-authored by Jacobs, Bibb, and Booth, sheds light…...
Understanding Financial Autonomy in Primary Care Facilities
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (879+ words) In recent years, the topic of financial autonomy in healthcare facilities has emerged as a significant area of study, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The ability of these facilities to generate revenue independently from government funding is critical…...
Mexico’s Health Insurance: Advances, Gaps, and Future Challenges
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (961+ words) In a time when global health systems are being rigorously evaluated, the quest for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) remains at the forefront of public health discourse. The discourse around health insurance coverage in Mexico offers a revealing glimpse into both…...
Financial Protection Strategies for Cancer Patients: A Review
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1019+ words) In an era where healthcare expenses continue to escalate, the need for effective financial protection strategies for patients suffering from chronic and special diseases, particularly cancer, has never been more critical. The healthcare system faces an urgent challenge: how to…...
Evaluating China’s Health Insurance Payment Policy Effectiveness
4+ mon, 22+ hour ago (810+ words) China's healthcare landscape is undergoing significant transformation, primarily driven by the latest reforms in health insurance payment systems. In a groundbreaking study by Fan et al., the authors present a comprehensive quantitative evaluation focusing on the new health insurance payment…...
Study Finds Medicaid Work Requirements Do Not Increase Insurance Coverage
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (904+ words) In a notable development within the landscape of United States healthcare policy, recent research published in The BMJ has brought into focus the efficacy'or lack thereof'of incorporating work requirements into Medicaid expansion programs. Medicaid, the public health insurance program designed…...
Variability in US Commercial Health Plan Coverage Policies for Cell and
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (902+ words) In a groundbreaking investigation into the intersection of regulatory approvals and health insurance coverage, recent research published in JAMA sheds new light on how commercial health plans in the United States navigate coverage decisions for FDA-approved cell and gene therapies....
Evolving Insurance Coverage in Childhood Within the Fragmented US
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (61+ words) Subject of Research: Health insurance coverage patterns and policy implications for U.S. children in the post-ACA, pre-pandemic period. Article Title: [Not provided] News Publication Date: [Not provided] Web References: [Not provided] Image Credits: [Not provided] Keywords: Health insurance, United States population,…...