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Best of 2025: Medicare’s promise was clear: no-one denied care because of cost. Today, split federal–state funding is breaking that promise for millions. Real reform must start there, writes Graeme Stewart. #Medicare #HealthPolicy #AusPol #PublicHospitals #HealthReform
Best of 2025 - Why Medicare needs joint federal–state hospitals
Medicare’s founding promise is failing millions as jurisdictional division leaves patients stuck on waiting lists and priced out of specialist care. A shared federal–state hospital system is the missing reform.
johnmenadue.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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Vermont's committee is prioritizing AI bills and primary-care reform, all while navigating the challenges of affordability and potential federal Medicaid cuts.

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Committee members prioritize AI bills, primary‑care reform and health‑finance measures
Committee members ranked session priorities: cluster AI bills for joint testimony, pursue primary‑care/universal care reforms, consider compacts and H.585 (health care finance transactions), and emphasize affordability amid possible federal Medicaid cuts.
citizenportal.ai
January 17, 2026 at 2:52 AM
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Turns out Santa is not the only one running naughty and nice lists... #slovenia #healthreform #court
Court Hobbles Health Reform, But There’s A Catch | SLEEPING WITH PENGOVSKY
Constitutional court annulled a key provision of the health reform by the government of Robert Golob. But it also threw him a lifeline.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Congressman Blake Moore raises eyebrows by opposing the extension of COVID-era enhanced premium tax credits, citing fraud risks and political complexities tied to the Hyde Amendment.

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Moore raises fraud and Hyde Amendment concerns about extending COVID-era enhanced premium tax credits
When asked why he opposed extending enhanced premium tax credits, Congressman Blake Moore said the core ACA subsidies remain permanent but that COVID‑era enhanced credits can push many premiums to $0, increasing fraud risk; he also cited Hyde Amendment concerns that complicate Republican support.
citizenportal.ai
December 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Residents took the podium in Spokane's open forum, celebrating community resources while raising urgent concerns over a proposed kratom ban that could devastate local recovery efforts.

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Open forum: residents praise navigation center, warn a kratom ban would hurt small businesses and recovery supports
During open forum residents praised the navigation center and Prop 1+ outcomes, and Spencer Coffin warned a proposed blanket kratom ban would “obliterate” a family‑run shop that serves people in recovery; Elizabeth Goldsmith offered farewell thanks to an outgoing councilmember.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Throwing some light on private hospital pricing proposals – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/throwing-som...

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Throwing some light on private hospital pricing proposals
Introduction by Croakey: On LinkedIn yesterday, Croakey columnist Charles Maskell-Knight posted a link to a document that fell off the
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December 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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New Hampshire takes a bold step towards safer recovery housing by making state certification mandatory for all recovery houses!

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Committee approves amendment to make DHHS recovery-house certification mandatory
The committee voted to recommend amendment 3103s to SB 298, which would require recovery houses to be certified by DHHS to operate, establish a filing process for houses starting certification and require posting of residents' rights and grievance procedures; proponents said most houses are already certified and staggered effective dates allow time to comply.
citizenportal.ai
December 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
johnmenadue.com
Medicare’s promise was clear: no-one denied care because of cost. Today, split federal–state funding is breaking that promise for millions. Real reform must start there, writes Graeme Stewart. #Medicare #HealthPolicy #AusPol #PublicHospitals #HealthReform
Why Medicare needs joint federal–state hospitals
Medicare’s founding promise is failing millions as jurisdictional division leaves patients stuck on waiting lists and priced out of specialist care. A shared federal–state hospital system is the missing reform.
johnmenadue.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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Spain is preparing a new reproductive health reform that would introduce medical leave for women experiencing severe menstrual pain, according to reports.

#Spain #WomenHealth #HealthReform #Europe #MenstrualLeave
November 26, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Dr. Eman Abdalla is fighting to end her five-year probation, claiming she's transformed her practice and is now fully compliant, but will the board agree?

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Osteopathic Medical Board Hears Petition to End Probation for Dr. Eman Abdalla; Board Moves to Deliberate
Dr. Eman Abdalla asked the Osteopathic Medical Board of California to end a five‑year probation entered in 2023, saying she has reformed her practice and complied with monitoring; the Department of Justice attorney recommended continuing probation. The board took the matter under submission and moved to closed session for deliberation; a written decision will follow.
citizenportal.ai
November 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has given the green light to a series of #NHS reforms that will see around 18,000 administrative roles abolished. #HealthcarePolicy #HealthReform #PharmaNews #LifeSciences
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NHS braces for thousands of redundancies
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has given the green light to a series of NHS reforms that will see around 18,000 administrative roles abolished
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November 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Productivity Commission Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement Review finds the Agreement is not effective
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Inquiry Report - Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement Review
The review found the Agreement is not effective and a new policy architecture is needed to articulate the collective actions that will deliver changes to the mental health and suicide prevention syste...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Nigeria has launched its National Health Insurance Reform Programme, aiming to cut out-of-pocket health spending (≈70% of total).

In 2024, 2.4M new enrollees raised coverage to 21M.
Goal: 44M by 2030.

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Pate Unveils Nigeria’s New National Health Insurance Reforms
Nigeria has achieved a milestone in health coverage as the government rolls out a new National Health Insurance Reform Programme, with record-breaking enrollment figures reported nationwide.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Lake County is investing $1.85 million in vital behavioral health services, paving the way for a transformative clinic remodel and enhanced care for those in need.

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Lake County supervisors approve $1.85 million in behavioral health contracts, authorize BCHIP grant agreement for clinic remodel
The Lake County Board of Supervisors approved four provider agreements totaling $1,850,000 for psychiatric and residential mental health services for fiscal year 2025–26 and adopted a resolution authorizing acceptance of a Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 1 award and execution of standard agreement 20440117 for a $BH
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October 31, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Michigan just took a huge step forward for people with epilepsy by cutting the mandatory license suspension period in half, empowering individuals to regain their independence!

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House shortens driver-license suspension period for people with epilepsy in two bills
House bills 4306 and 4307 passed on third reading; sponsors said the change reduces automatic suspension from six months to three months when a physician verifies seizure control and includes provisions for special circumstances.
citizenportal.ai
October 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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A call to seize opportunity from the cohealth crisis – and update Medicare – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/a-call-to-se...
By Stephen Duckett
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A call to seize opportunity from the cohealth crisis – and update Medicare
Many community and health leaders and organisations are raising concerns about the impact of cohealth's closure of some of its
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October 23, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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🏥 HEALTHCARE CRISIS: Americans LOSING HOPE! 💥

#HealthcareCrisis #MedicalCosts #HealthReform #PatientRights #HealthcareAccessibility

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What Americans think about rising health care costs, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Most U.S. adults are worried about health care becoming more expensive, according to a new AP-NORC poll, as they make decisions about next year’s health coverage and a government shutdown keeps future health costs in limbo for millions.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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Pricing for private hospital services: ways forward – in which Dr Katharine Bassett & @CharlesAndrewMK find some room for agreement
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Pricing for private hospital services: ways forward
Over the last few months Dr Katharine Bassett, Director of Health Policy at Catholic Health Australia (CHA), and Croakey’s own
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October 16, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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Kerala's health system is evolving!

The focus is on expanding tertiary care to tackle second-generation health challenges—but lasting change comes fro...
#KeralaHealth #PublicHealth #CommunityHealth #HealthInnovation #ParticipatoryAction #SocialImpact #SavingWalden #HealthyCommunities #HealthReform
September 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Massachusetts is taking a bold step to enhance healthcare access by mandating coverage for community health worker services!

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Massachusetts legislators propose patient navigation services to enhance health care access
Bill mandates coverage for community health worker services to improve patient access to care
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September 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Kansas legislators are urgently tackling the growing IDD waitlist, with nearly 5,000 individuals waiting for support and a new waiver strategy on the horizon that could change lives.

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Kansas Announces Updates on IDD Waiver and Community Support Strategies
KDADS outlines changes to IDD waiver, waitlist dynamics, and community support initiatives.
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September 26, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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The U.S. is taking bold steps to reform the organ procurement system after a powerful testimony revealed how one young man's donation changed seven lives forever.

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Federal Officials Announce Reforms to Enhance Organ Procurement and Donation Process
Officials highlight Michael Hines' organ donations while reforming the national procurement system.
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September 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Historic reforms in the U.S. organ donation system are set to restore trust and enhance patient safety, with new governance and transparency measures leading the charge.

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Under Secretary Kennedy Leads Historic Reforms to Restore Trust in Organ Transplant System
HRSA modernizes organ transplantation governance and enhances patient safety measures.
citizenportal.ai
September 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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A staggering 100,000 Americans are on the kidney transplant waiting list, but groundbreaking initiatives from HHS could change everything for patients in need.

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Secretary Kennedy Announces $25M to Enhance Living Kidney Donation and Transplantation System
Secretary Kennedy outlines initiatives to improve kidney donations and transplant accessibility.
citizenportal.ai
September 20, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Malaysia’s Reset Health Reforms Draw Fire From Private Doctors as Costs Surge #Malaysia #HealthPolicy #HealthReform
Malaysia’s Reset Health Reforms Draw Fire From Private Doctors as Costs Surge
High stakes reset for Malaysian health careMalaysia is attempting one of its most sweeping private health care reforms in years....
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September 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM