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The capital will drive further expansion of Amaha’s hospital and clinic network in key cities across India, along with investments in clinical capabilities and technology. Amaha, an integrated mental ...
Lagos – Some medical experts have called for locally generated data, increased funding and implementation of Nigeria’s Mental Health Act to strengthen mental health research.They made the call at the ...
Employers saw their healthcare premiums rise 5% this year — and some passed on that burden to workers — as the cost of family coverage in job-based insurance exceeds $28,000 for family plans.
The Trump administration pushed back a rule — until after the midterm elections — that would complicate Americans’ access to less expensive medication imports from Canada and other countries.
The Trump administration has tied billions in rural health funding for states partly to the policy commitments they make, including ending their certificate of need, or CON, laws governing the construction of new…
A scoping review identified distinct access barriers and service interfaces across perinatal, youth, and older-adult mental health care, but found too little direct and validated evidence to estimate ...
Most of Georgia’s counties are without a labor and delivery unit. To fill the gap, the state is looking to equip emergency rooms to handle obstetric emergencies. Advocates and doctors worry, however, that the ER is being…
Oregon passed a law to require hospitals to proactively screen patients to see if they qualify for financial aid. Patients got immediate relief. Hospitals pushed to roll back the law following federal cuts to Medicaid…
A year after launching an inquiry into companies, including Deloitte, that receive billions in taxpayer dollars to build complex computer systems determining Medicaid eligibility, senators are urging the federal…
The rapid emergence of the Chinese biotech industry has panicked U.S. politicians, but investors and patients caution that a clampdown on pharmaceutical collaboration could hurt everyone.
As people take a greater number of medications across years or decades, experts say the risk for adverse drug interactions increases. One way to advocate for yourself? Keep a list of your meds handy.
My psychologist says I need inpatient addiction treatment. My insurance company will not cover inpatient services. What can I do?” ...
The anti-fraud efforts highlight a broader political fight ahead of the midterms. Republicans say they’re protecting taxpayer dollars by going after bad actors. Democrats contend the administration is — with insufficient…
Experimental peptides are all the rage on longevity and “optimization” podcasts, but a lot of the chatter is misleading.
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Pakistan’s mental health crisis is no longer an issue that can be addressed through awareness campaigns alone. It demands coordinated public policy, ...
More than 1 million Australians may drop top-tier gold cover in the next decade because of surging premiums, the insurer warns ...
THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR), in partnership with the Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders for the Philippines or IGAP.PH, convened the “BAR Series: ...
Across Europe, only 15 to 25 percent of people with severe mental illness hold regular employment, despite overwhelming evidence that having a job can help them manage symptoms, boost motivation, and ...
Momcozy has introduced a new perinatal mental health guide designed to help expectant and new mothers better understand maternal mental health conditions, recognize potential warning signs, and ...
A new digital mental health resource helps residents explore behavioral health services and connect with appropriate providers. The initiative highlights the importance of insurance coverage, ...
World Mental Health Day asked governments to listen to lived experience. In Pakistan, those experts are already in the exam hall, pen ...
An estimated 15 to 35 percent of adults live with depression or anxiety, and one to two percent with severe mental illness. More than 80 percent receive no formal care in a year. Roughly 0.24 ...
Medi-Cal, the nation’s largest Medicaid program, was in trouble even before the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Rapid expansion, spiraling costs, and billions in federal funding cuts will mean tough challenges for…
The Trump administration has provided few details about its process for canceling hundreds of thousands of Affordable Care Act marketplace enrollments — even as the next stage of the anti-fraud effort is underway.
New research suggests that the support patients receive after being restrained can affect how safe they feel and whether they regain trust in their care.
At least 175,846 children have been waiting more than two years to see a specialist, according to an analysis by think tank The King's Fund. That is almost 50,000 more than the 126,677 waiting that ...
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Eruchie has developed OurPadi, an AI-powered mental health platform connecting users across Africa to digital support and human therapists.
As a barrier, stigma varies too and is often rooted in social and cultural attitudes. The research finds it is a greater barrier in countries such as the UK, South Korea and Hong Kong than in ...
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