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Is Congress finally ready to stop subsidizing hospital consolidation?

As lawmakers consider whether to enact site-neutral payments into law, one physician argues that reforming the Medicare payments would lower healthcare spending without hurting patient care.

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Finland faces persistent sperm donor shortage

The shortage is causing long treatment queues, with doctors suggesting the rise of at-home DNA testing may be making some potential donors think twice.

  • Finland faces persistent sperm donor shortage.
  • At-home DNA tests may deter men from donating.
  • Oulu University Hospital patients may wait up to two years.

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