Public Policy

Malaysian Doctors Face Legal Peril Over APC Backlog
Public Policy Malaysian Doctors Face Legal Peril Over APC Backlog

An administrative failure of unprecedented scale has placed tens of thousands of Malaysia's medical professionals in a state of legal limbo, threatening the continuity of nationwide healthcare services as the 2026 calendar year begins. An extensive backlog in the issuance of the Annual

Why Can't the FDA Confirm Your Cosmetics Are Safe?
Public Policy Why Can't the FDA Confirm Your Cosmetics Are Safe?

The daily ritual of applying makeup and skincare products is built on an implicit trust that these items are safe, yet recent government findings reveal a significant gap between consumer confidence and regulatory certainty. A new report from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cast a

Why Tech Fails Mental Health Without Clinicians
Public Policy Why Tech Fails Mental Health Without Clinicians

While venture capital pours into digital mental health platforms promising to solve a global crisis, a quieter, more devastating crisis is unfolding within the profession itself, one that technology consistently fails to address. The promise of an accessible, tech-driven future for mental

New Oregon Laws Target Medical Debt, Squatters, and AI
Public Policy New Oregon Laws Target Medical Debt, Squatters, and AI

Oregon's 2026 Legislative Overhaul a New Era of Protection for Residents The legal ground beneath Oregonians' feet has decisively shifted with the arrival of nearly 300 new laws, a direct result of the ambitious and wide-ranging 2025 legislative session. As of January 1, these statutes

Is Bold Reform the Cure for Canada’s Healthcare Crisis?
Public Policy Is Bold Reform the Cure for Canada’s Healthcare Crisis?

A frustrating paradox defines Canada's healthcare, where unprecedented federal investments coincide with longer waits for care. As billions are earmarked for infrastructure, the public's experience is one of delay, prompting a re-evaluation of whether the ailment stems from aging

What Are 2025's Biggest Lung Cancer Breakthroughs?
Public Policy What Are 2025's Biggest Lung Cancer Breakthroughs?

The relentless pace of innovation in thoracic oncology has culminated in a landmark year, fundamentally altering the therapeutic landscape for patients with advanced lung cancer through a series of transformative U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvals. The progress witnessed is not merely

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