The pressing issues related to social and healthcare policies for older adults in the Mediterranean Basin are examined in depth in a structured Delphi panel study that aims to identify the current state, the desired future state, and the gaps in social and healthcare systems across five
California's voters will soon decide on a significant healthcare measure, Proposition 35. This proposition seeks to permanently authorize a tax on managed healthcare insurance plans, aimed at securing ongoing funding for the state's Medi-Cal program, which serves low-income residents. Since 2009,
Australians are increasingly grappling with a pressing issue as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite: the downgrading of private health insurance. This trend not only affects the individuals making these changes but also has broader implications for Australia's healthcare system. From the
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and an uptick in natural disasters, healthcare supply chains have faced unprecedented disruptions, highlighting an urgent need for innovative solutions. Addressing this pressing issue, Microsoft and Medline Industries have announced a collaboration to develop an
UnitedHealth Group, one of the largest healthcare companies in the United States, faced significant challenges in Q3 2024 due to a ransomware attack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare. Despite these disruptions, UnitedHealth has demonstrated resilience, maintaining a robust financial outlook and
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have recently revamped the premerger notification rules under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act. This major regulatory shift is poised to significantly influence mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the healthcare industry. These
