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A European Cancer Survivors’ Right to be Forgotten?

Bill of Health

Italy is expected to pass a law to establish the right before the end of 2024. The plan is to finalize the code by early 2024. This right is now explicitly recognized in 8 out of 27 Member States (Belgium, France , Ireland , Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, and Spain).

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Seven Opportunities to Use the Law to Address Drug Policing

Bill of Health

1525, 118th Congress (2023-2024), to change the burden of proof to “clear and convincing” evidence and reduce numerous abuses commonly associated with drug arrests. Federal Government Opportunities: Congress can amend 18 U.S. 841(b) (1)(C), in cases of low-level dealers or users who sell some of their own drugs.

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How Will the “New” Health Economy Fare in a Macro-Economic Downturn?

Health Populi

Add into this picture a CCS Insight analyst’s forecast last week that Apple could enter the health insurance market in 2024. health care system not seen since the 1968 creation of Medicare, coupled with decreased reimbursement due to health care reform. Walmart) to do so, as well.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ ranks second nationwide in hospital patient safety, with 7 Central Va. hospitals highly-ranked WASHINGTON DOJ resolves allegations Tacoma spine surgeon billed for unnecessary surgeries WA hospitals lose $1.74

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HHS Finalizes Health Plan Price Transparency Rule

C&M Health Law

Then, beginning in 2024, price estimates for all remaining items and services offered, including procedures, drugs, durable medical equipment, must be disclosed. Among the 500 “shoppable services” are mammograms, physician visits, colonoscopies, and various blood tests, biopsies, and X-rays, and the full list is specified in the regulations.

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Five Opportunities to Use the Law to Address Persistent OUD Treatment Gaps 

Bill of Health

The nation’s experience with COVID-19 demonstrated the need for increased telemedicine options for the treatment of substance use, especially in suburban and rural areas where health provider closures may severely limit access to care.

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A Mom Owed Nearly $102,000 for Hospital Care. Her State Attorney General Said to Pay Up.

Kaiser Health News

Stein, a Democrat running for governor in 2024, has made hospital consolidation and health care price transparency a key issue during his time in office. “Hospital system pricing is closely related to this issue, as consolidations drive up already inordinate health care costs.”