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The problems and opportunities of US energy policy

What is the overall goal of US energy policy? Most of my colleagues in Washington would agree that it's about minimizing energy costs and pollution, incentivizing reliability and innovation, and…

admin May 18, 2023

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Sexual Health Derailed Latest World Health Assembly; What are this year’s flash points? – Health policy observatory

Last year's WHA late Saturday evening as Committee A struggled to reach an agreement. Most of these years WHO agendato be held in Geneva from 21 to 30 May, is…

admin May 18, 2023

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It’s time to end AIDS: Why the EU should fund HIV vaccine research – Health Policy Watch

The HIV pandemic has affected more than 2.3 million people in the World Health Organization (WHO) European Region, with nearly 300 new diagnoses made every day in 2021. The COVID-19…

admin May 18, 2023

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Policy Overhaul Needed: Impact of the Food Industry on Global Brain Health

In a recent study published by the Baker Institute, researchers propose several policy solutions that can effectively target different aspects of the food industry that contribute to the development of…

admin May 18, 2023

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Legislature prioritizes funding, policy to address behavioral health – Washington Senate Democrats

OLYMPIA Washington state's behavioral health system is exiting the 2023 legislative session with nearly $1 billion in new funding and critical innovative initiatives established. With the launch of Washington's new…

admin May 17, 2023

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UnitedHealthcare will soon implement a controversial prior authorization policy for surveillance and diagnostic colonoscopies

authorization policy for surveillance and diagnostic colonoscopies.getty On June 1, UnitedHealthcare, the nation's largest health insurer by membership, will implement an advance authorization policy for surveillance and diagnostic colonoscopies. The…

admin May 16, 2023