Search Tag: healthcare reform
2024 20 Sep
Like many other associations, the VKD was surprised by the BMG's current statement on the federal states' proposals for the KHVVG. Despite many reservations, the federal states and hospitals wanted the hospital reform to succeed. In July, they therefore drafted extensive compromise proposals and waited a long time for a response from the Federal...Read more
2024 01 Sep
Health disparities have long been a critical issue in the U.S. healthcare system, disproportionately affecting racially and ethnically minoritised populations. Despite significant advancements in medical technology and care, these disparities continue to result in unequal access to healthcare services, poorer health outcomes, and increased economic...Read more
2017 10 Jan
An opinion piece published in Annals of Internal Medicine says that the GOP's plans to dismantle the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) , without a replacement law, will have a "potentially dangerous impact". While the ACA is far from perfect, its repeal would mean stripping coverage from poorer patients and those with pre-existing...Read more
2016 18 Apr
While healthcare reform and the transition to delivering value-based care are pushing merger, acquisition and partnership (MAP) activity to ever-higher levels in the U.S., a survey suggests that a number of reasons are driving this growing phenomenon as healthcare leaders continue to look beyond their own organisations to survive and thrive....Read more