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Cheongju, South Korea – Lee Kyung-ja’s sister is caught in the crossfire of a protracted labor dispute between South Korean doctors and the government, putting her life at risk. The…

The Greater Chennai Corporation is set to embark on a significant initiative to revamp urban primary healthcare services across the city. Plans are underway to construct modern buildings at 46…

Public Services International (PSI) recently released a comprehensive report delving into the mental health struggles experienced by healthcare professionals across Liberia, Brazil, Sweden, Australia, and Canada. While disparities exist between…

In a decisive move, hundreds of NHS emergency hospital staff are set to engage in a 48-hour strike, citing a contentious dispute surrounding pay and the rebanding of roles. Approximately…

Port-au-Prince, Haiti – In a bid to tackle the escalating threat posed by relentless gang violence, the Haitian government declared an extension of the state of emergency surrounding Port-au-Prince for…

ASX-listed medication management platform, MedAdvisor, is set to revolutionize patient engagement by incorporating conversational AI into its services. In a recent collaboration with the United States-based Brand Engagement Network (BEN),…

In a recent announcement, UnitedHealth Group disclosed its plans to reinstate Change Healthcare’s systems by mid-March, signaling potential relief from the ransomware attack that has disrupted critical operations throughout the…

In a joint effort to address the healthcare needs of children and mothers affected by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Citi has collaborated with UNICEF, donating $1.1 million to support…

Patients across the nation are grappling with the harsh reality of choosing between out-of-pocket expenses for essential medications or going without, as the fallout from a cyberattack on Change Healthcare,…

Perth, Western Australia – In a significant move towards enhancing patient care, South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) has embarked on the digitization of its LifeFit-SurgFit Program, three years post its…

In a critical turn of events, the financial instability of Steward Health Care, a conglomerate overseeing nine Massachusetts hospitals, has prompted widespread concerns. While viewed as a crisis, health policy…

In a significant development, the US Health and Human Services Department (HHS) has unveiled plans to assist healthcare providers in finding alternative claims processing platforms. This move aims to facilitate…

In the aftermath of a cyberattack that disrupted the largest U.S. billing and payment system, healthcare providers across the country are facing a severe financial crisis. The attack, which targeted…

In a peculiar case detailed in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal, a 62-year-old man from Germany has defied medical advice by receiving 217 Covid vaccinations over a span of 29…

China is intensifying its drive to enhance basic medical insurance for children by streamlining the registration process and ramping up outreach initiatives, as per a recent report by ChinaDaily. The…

In the realm of global healthcare, the FIGO Preconception Checklist emerges as a vital instrument empowering healthcare providers to assess risk factors and health issues contributing to maternal and perinatal…

Research conducted by Flinders University underscores the pivotal role health economists can play in addressing healthcare challenges, such as emergency department (ED) ramping, leading to enhanced efficiency and outcomes in…

CHICAGO — The prolonged cyber-attack on Change Healthcare, now entering its twelfth day, has left medical practices grappling with a significant revenue loss. The American Medical Association (AMA) has issued…

Jefferson Hills, Pa. – The Jefferson Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center abruptly closed its doors due to an unforeseen staffing shortage, leaving employees without pay and residents relocated on short…

Digitization has encountered various hurdles in multiple industries, but perhaps nowhere are the challenges more pronounced than in healthcare, where the lack of digitization can lead to significant frustrations. The…