Public Policy

How Can Central Queensland Improve Access to Elective Surgeries?
Public Policy How Can Central Queensland Improve Access to Elective Surgeries?

Central Queensland is grappling with significant challenges in providing equitable access to elective surgical services. Patients in this region, particularly in areas like Rockhampton and Gladstone, face prolonged wait times for essential surgeries, leading to worsened health outcomes. This

Can Digital Health Transform Nigeria’s Healthcare System for UHC?
Public Policy Can Digital Health Transform Nigeria’s Healthcare System for UHC?

The transformative vision for healthcare in Nigeria, initiated in December 2023, has gained significant momentum, leveraging digital technology as a foundational element to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This new strategic health vision goes beyond traditional service delivery by

Can Empowering Nurses Improve Australia's Healthcare System?
Public Policy Can Empowering Nurses Improve Australia's Healthcare System?

A significant event held at Parliament House in Canberra saw nine of Australia’s largest nursing and midwifery organizations coming together to advocate for urgent primary healthcare reform, underlining the critical role that nurses and midwives play in the healthcare system. These organizations e

Navigating Healthcare Reform: Trump's Potential Strategies for Second Term
Public Policy Navigating Healthcare Reform: Trump's Potential Strategies for Second Term

As President Donald Trump and the Republican Party prepare to govern with a larger share of the popular vote but smaller congressional majorities than in 2016, they are faced with the significant challenge of navigating healthcare reform. The GOP must balance past failures, current circumstances,

How Does the FDA Regulate AI to Ensure Innovation and Safety in Healthcare?
Public Policy How Does the FDA Regulate AI to Ensure Innovation and Safety in Healthcare?

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology evolves at a breakneck pace, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) faces the challenge of harmonizing innovative healthcare solutions with stringent patient safety regulations. This endeavor is particularly difficult given AI's rapidly advancing

Can Cleveland Heights Be a Safe Haven for Transgender Health Care?
Public Policy Can Cleveland Heights Be a Safe Haven for Transgender Health Care?

The City Council of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, has taken a bold step by passing a resolution that declares the city a "safe haven" for gender-affirming health care. This move comes in response to an increasingly hostile state environment for transgender individuals, marked by restrictive

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