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China Plans Major Expansion of Rehab and Nursing Care
China issued a plan to expand medical rehabilitation and nursing services, targeting 1.6 rehab therapists per 10,000 people by 2030 amid rapid aging.
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Montana Enforces Medicaid Work Rules, Patients Confused
Montana begins enforcing Medicaid work requirements Oct. 1, leaving thousands of enrollees confused about new rules and whether they'll keep coverage.
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Cancer Survivor Loses Medicaid Disability Coverage
A 19-year-old Montana cancer survivor lost her Medicaid disability coverage after hoping to work, spotlighting gaps as new work rules arrive.
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China Unveils Comprehensive Hospital Rule-of-Law Framework
China's four health agencies jointly issue first comprehensive hospital rule-of-law framework, targeting legal compliance and governance by end of 2027.
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CDC Zombie Programs: Funded but Unstaffed, Director Pressed
The CDC's new director inherits 'zombie programs' - funded initiatives with no staff left after mass layoffs, sparking legal and political battles.
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Belgium's Egg Donor Crisis: Anonymity Law Sparks Mass Exodus
Belgian fertility centers report a massive drop in egg donors after the government abolished donor anonymity, leaving parents like Ine without options.
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Senate Confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC Director
The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director in a 51-44 vote, ending a yearlong leadership vacuum at the embattled agency.
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Trump Officials Push to Widen Testosterone Access
Trump officials backed by RFK Jr. push to ease testosterone prescription rules while Pentagon mandates screening for troops aged 30+.
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Cancer, HIV Patients Could Lose Medicaid Under New Work Rule
New Medicaid work rules could cause people with cancer, HIV, and other serious conditions to lose health coverage, advocates warn.
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