Are private health insurers trying to move Australia to a US-style model?
Private health insurers in Australia are expanding into general practitioner clinics and telehealth services, raising concerns about a shift towards a US-style managed care model and prompting calls for increased oversight.
Will free animal treatment kill competition? The dispute over charity clinics is ongoing
The Polish National Chamber of Veterinary Surgeons argues that free veterinary treatment offered by charities will put private clinics out of business, a claim highlighted by a recent court ruling.
"It is not true that private health clinics are outperforming"
The CEO of the capital area health care service disputes claims that private health clinics are offering better services than public ones amid significant wait times for medical appointments.
Two plasma donors die at private Canadian clinics under federal investigation
Two donors have died at Canadian plasma donation clinics operated by Grifols, prompting a federal investigation into the clinics' operational practices.
Doctors report: Private medical clinics are taking the largest share of reimbursement from the Kela trial for those over 65
Private health clinics in Finland are retaining a significant portion of reimbursement fees from a Kela trial aimed at those over 65, creating challenges for practicing physicians regarding availability and compensation.
"I can’t influence the payments, neither can the Prime Minister." Vojtěch denies conflict of interest with Babiš’s clinics
Czech Health Minister Vojtěch defends his non-involvement in potential conflicts of interest regarding Prime Minister Babiš's private clinics amid questions about the financial aspects of their operations.
Poorly regulated clinics in England are putting children with ADHD at risk, warn doctors
Doctors have raised concerns about private clinics in England that inadequately assess and prescribe medications for children with ADHD, emphasizing the need for better regulations and in-person evaluations.
DRGs: A FEK is expected for the integration of private clinics and military hospitals
The implementation of DRGs in private clinics and military hospitals in Greece is approaching, with a FEK (Government Gazette) and a cooperation memorandum expected soon.
Unethical practices in private psychiatric networks. 'Rzeczpospolita' obtained contracts
The article explores the restrictions imposed on doctors by commercial psychiatric networks, the Polish Psychiatric Society's condemnation of these practices as unethical, and the opinions of psychiatrists regarding clauses in contracts with private clinics, alongside the positions of Lux Med and PsychoMedic.pl on accusations of limiting patient referrals outside the network.
The Prosecutor's Office approves the filing of the first case of healthcare contracts by favoritism in Andalusia, and PSOE and Podemos appeal
The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office in Seville has decided not to appeal the dismissal of a case involving emergency contracts by the Andalusian Health Service with private clinics, while the PSOE and Podemos plan to challenge this decision.
Podemos appeals to the Court of Appeals regarding the closure of the first case of direct contracts in Andalusia
Podemos has filed an appeal before the Provincial Court of Seville against the closure of the emergency contracts investigation involving the Andalusian Health Service and private clinics, which is the first of three inquiries into alleged irregularities in direct contracting under Juan Manuel Moreno's government.
Argentina ranks three private clinics among the best in Latin America, with one from Mendoza leading the ranking
Argentina has distinguished itself again in private medicine in Latin America, with three institutions making it onto the top list for cataract surgery, as ranked by Newsweek and Statista, and the Instituto Zaldivar in Mendoza achieving first place.
New price increases: Citizens are massively changing supplementary insurance
In recent weeks, family medicine clinics have been experiencing increased workloads as citizens reconsider their supplementary health insurance due to changes in HZZO's policies and a shift towards private insurers.
NHS ADHD spending over budget by £164m as unregulated clinics boom
The NHS is exceeding its budget for ADHD services by £164 million annually, largely due to a surge in unregulated private assessments, with total spending projected to over double existing budgets.