The UK's healthcare regulatory framework is undergoing significant changes, with the General Medical Council (GMC) set to include Physician Associates (PAs) and Anaesthesia Associates (AAs) within its scope of regulation starting December 2024. This expansion represents a noteworthy shift in
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 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
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in various sectors has ushered in the creation of the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) role, especially prominent in the healthcare industry. This transformation speaks to the growing necessity of harnessing AI and machine learning capabilities to improve healthcare
Upon his inauguration in January 2017, President Donald Trump was confronted with a U.S. health care system plagued by rapidly escalating premium costs. Between 2010 and 2017, the cost of premiums for family plans under employer-sponsored insurance surged by 36%, a figure that far outstripped the
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
