HEALTHCARE REFORM

Sep 15 2024HEALTH

The Steward Health Care Meltdown: A Crisis in the Making

The collapse of Steward Health Care's hospital system in Massachusetts is a stark reminder that even the most profitable businesses can succumb to mismanagement and greed. The impending Senate hearing on Thursday is a crucial moment to scrutinize the company's actions and the devastating impact on patient care. But let's ask a question: what if Steward's administra...

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Sep 15 2024HEALTH

Britain's NHS in Critical Condition: Can Universal Healthcare Survive?

The National Health Service (NHS) in England has been dubbed a "critical condition" by a 163-page report, which highlights the system's struggles with meeting targets for cancer, emergency, and hospital treatment. The report reveals that 300,000 people are waiting for non-emergency hospital treatment for more than a year, and 1.75 million are waiting for between 6 an...

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

The Dogwood Dream: Could Community Health Centres Solve BC's Doctor Shortage?

Imagine a world where getting a doctor's appointment is as easy as visiting your local MLA's office. That's the vision the B.C. Greens are pitching with their Dogwood Model, a network of community health centres aiming to tackle the province's persistent doctor shortage. But is this a realistic solution, or just another band-aid on a deeper wound? The Greens argue...

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