Public Policy

Yukon Government's Overhaul of Health Professions Act Sparks Debate
Public Policy Yukon Government's Overhaul of Health Professions Act Sparks Debate

The Yukon Government (YG) has recently proposed substantial amendments to the Health Professions Act, a legislative framework that governs health professionals within the territory. These groundbreaking changes have ignited a heated debate, particularly as the Yukon Registered Nurses' Association (YRNA) has expressed grave concerns over

February 3, 2025
Is Alabama Ready for Bold Reforms in Health Care, Justice, and Education?
Public Policy Is Alabama Ready for Bold Reforms in Health Care, Justice, and Education?

The Alabama House Democratic Caucus recently unveiled an ambitious 2025 legislative agenda called 'Forward for Freedom,' which was announced during a press conference in Montgomery. The agenda aims to prioritize significant reforms in critical areas such as healthcare, criminal justice, and education. During the presentation, House

February 3, 2025
Potential Health Reforms to Improve British Columbia's Health Care System
Public Policy Potential Health Reforms to Improve British Columbia's Health Care System

British Columbia's health care system has long been a topic of heated debate, and calls for reform are becoming increasingly urgent as inefficiencies and accessibility issues come to light. Despite health care falling under provincial jurisdiction in Canada, the federal government's substantial influence, through frameworks like the

January 29, 2025
Alabama Health Groups Unite to Reform Prior Authorization System
Public Policy Alabama Health Groups Unite to Reform Prior Authorization System

Reforming the health insurance prior authorization process has become a significant and urgent matter for Alabama's health care community, where the current system has led to increased health care costs, adverse health outcomes, and delays in treatment. The Medical Association of the State of Alabama (MASA), in concert with 30 health care

January 28, 2025
Is Connecticut Ready to Tackle Private Equity in Healthcare?
Public Policy Is Connecticut Ready to Tackle Private Equity in Healthcare?

Connecticut lawmakers are increasingly concerned about the influence of private equity in the state's healthcare system. The recent bankruptcy filing by Prospect Medical Holdings (PMH) has intensified the push for better regulation, as PMH, funded by private equity, owns Waterbury Hospital, Manchester Memorial Hospital, and Rockville General

January 27, 2025
Is Reform the Key to a Fairer and Freer Healthcare Market?
Public Policy Is Reform the Key to a Fairer and Freer Healthcare Market?

The healthcare system in the United States is a complex and often contentious topic. Recent events have brought to light the frustrations many people feel toward health insurance companies, particularly regarding the denial of healthcare claims. However, rather than resorting to violence or simplistic blame, there is a growing call for systematic

January 24, 2025
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