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Recent developments in the US healthcare system, including a $1.3 billion Medicaid deferral to California and a halt on new hospice and home health providers, have raised concerns about the system's integrity and effectiveness.
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The past week has seen significant developments in the healthcare sector, with the Covid vaccine rollout being praised as an "extraordinary feat" and new cancer treatments offering hope for patients.