Gaduridos

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Universal Care and Support Act passes Congress; Reforms to the Gaduri Health System.
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December 17th, 5722
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One of the key things that de la Cruz and the PSSG campaigned on, was insurance reforms. The Gaduri Health System has always been a proud achievement of the PSSG, but in recent times, the system has fallen in stress and hard times. This week, Congress has looked to provide a solution, passing the Universal Care and Support Act (UCSA), looking to redefine Gaduri Healthcare. The first and most pressing issue is the speed. Universal Care systems usually have slower times unfortunately. And this, is make or break for keeping it universal. For the PSSG, this is something that can't be allowed any longer. 

The first step is, of course, reducing waiting times. As such, every citizen must be guaranteed to see a doctor within at least 48 hours. Whether in person or by telehealth. To further support this goal, same day urgent care must be expanded to reduce overcrowding, as well as the establishment of a national booking system to ensure a coherent national platform for appointments, records and referrals. Furthermore, healthcare must be modern, not just working. Mental health must be a priority. Therapy and psychiatric care will be integrated fully into standard coverage, as well as no referral required for first consultation. And of course, insurance itself will be fully unified and simplified. A standardized benefit package will be created, which will focus on ensuring that out of pocket costs for chronic illnesses or essential medications are outright eliminated instead of capped (a gift to the PSSG Left). Healthcare must be fewer costs, fewer surprises and more care. 

Alongside this, expanding healthcare coverage. Doctors and nurses will be granted incentives to serve rural communities, and telehealth will need to be expanded to support rural communities across Gaduridos. Every citizen must be guaranteed good healthcare. Furthermore, annual checkups will be fully state covered by the state to ensure preventative care. And to ensure that demand is met for healthcare workers, the state will increase the wages of nurses and frontline medical workers, expand medical school slots (as well as work with scholarship groups and the Ministry of Education for training programs), and of course, supporting mental health workers.

These won't suddenly make Gaduri Healthcare better, but it'll put the system on the right track and provide benefits to Gaduri across the country. The healthcare system will remain a shining jewel of the PSSG and perhaps in time, a jewel of North Seleya.
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In Other News;

Confidence in de la Cruz administration remains high; PSSG continues to have high support.

HDP reaffirms commitment to Hosian Democratic ideals; The status quo shall stay.
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El Mensajero de la Mañana (Morning Courier) is the nationwide daily morning newspaper, located in Gadur.