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November 29, 2016
The future of health care

The future of primary care -- health care provided by the doctor who sees the patient first and provides basic treatment and who will determine whether a patient needs to be referred to a specialist -- is basically the future of health care according to family medicine specialist Dr. Denotrah Archer-Cartwright.

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September 13, 2016
Rotary of South-East Nassau donates rehabilitation equipment to Public Hospitals Authority

Chairman of Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) Board of Directors, the Hon. Frank E. Smith said on Tuesday that the donation of ultrasound and electrotherapy equipment from Rotary Club of South-East Nassau to PHA?s Rehab Services was ?timely.?

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August 09, 2016
Therapists concerned about NHI minister's powers

The Bahamas Association of Physiotherapists (BAPT) said the minister responsible for National Health Insurance (NHI) would have "near unlimited" power to invest NHI dollars without accountability and responsibility, and that NHI funds are vulnerable to abuse.
The association was referring to section 16(1)(b) of the NHI draft legislation, which stated that the National Health Insurance Authority (N...

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August 11, 2016
Physical therapists concerned about draft NHI bill

President of the Bahamas Association of Physiotherapists (BAPT) Dr. Christina Messarra said the association is concerned that if the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill 2016 in its tabled form is passed by Parliament, The Bahamas would be at risk of losing the opportunity to implement a universal healthcare (UHC) model that reflects a shared vision and shared principles.
"The government is hearin...

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News Article
July 22, 2016
Women's 4x400m relay team headed to Rio

The Bahamas women's 4x400 meters (m) relay team is headed to the Olympics.
In a detailed communication to the Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) in concert with the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA), the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) invited The Bahamas to take part in the Summer Olympics in the women's long relay.

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July 21, 2016
BOC names team for the Olympics

The long wait is finally over!

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July 12, 2016
NHI Secretariat engaging with Bahamians and Stakeholders at home and abroad

The NHI Secretariat continued to meet with Bahamians across the archipelago with stops in Mayaguana, Abaco, Acklins and Crooked Island during the month of June, as well as engaging with stakeholder and travelling to South Africa for a bilateral exchange of information.

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News Article
May 26, 2016
Local UHC Model to Provide for Transparency, Accountability and Seamless Delivery of Patient Care for Legal Residents

The Cabinet of The Bahamas has approved a single governance model that will accelerate the implementation of Universal Health Coverage for legal residents of The Bahamas through the implementation of National Health Insurance (NHI) while providing effective oversight of the Programme.

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May 25, 2016
Opening 2016/2017 Budget Statement Delivered by the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie

It is my honour to present the 2016/17 Budget Communication. This is the fifth Budget Communication that my Government has presented to this Honourable House during our current mandate.

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News Article
April 14, 2016
Medics unite to reject NHI proposal

UNITED Healthcare Reform Alliance (UHRA), a coalition effort by nine of the nation's leading medical, allied health and insurance groups, yesterday rejected the government's proposed NHI model, insisting that no support would be given until the plan is adequately revised.

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