Beginning today, kidney patients across Ghana will have access to free dialysis treatment at twenty accredited health facilities. This significant initiative is a result of efforts by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). With Ghana experiencing a rising prevalence of kidney-related
The recent decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the No Surprises Act (NSA) carries profound implications for how the Qualifying Payment Amount (QPA) is calculated. This intricate ruling touches not only the processes healthcare providers and insurers employ but also
The field of genomics is undergoing a transformative evolution, driven by the rapid advancements in whole genome sequencing (WGS) and exome sequencing (WES) technologies. These innovations are not only making genetic testing more accessible and affordable but are also paving the way for
A growing debate within the healthcare industry has centered on the Senate's proposal for site-neutral payments, championed by Senators Bill Cassidy and Maggie Hassan. At the heart of the proposal is an effort to standardize Medicare payment rates across different care settings, with the intended
Mental health care in Mongolia is grappling with profound systemic issues, with the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) at the core of these problems. As the sole psychiatric institution responsible for involuntary hospitalizations, the NCMH reflects many of the challenges faced by mental
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in June 2024 to overturn Chevron deference marks a significant shift in the landscape of health care regulation. This legal doctrine, established in 1984, allowed federal agencies to interpret ambiguous statutes enacted by Congress and develop regulations for
