healthcare
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A Major U.S. Hospital Algorithm Is Biased Against Black Patients
Computers can do many jobs more quickly than humans, but they tend to copy our mistakes—after all, they learned it from watching us. Scientists have found that a major algorithm used in American hospitals is biased against black patients, because it’s reflecting racial health disparities that already existed.
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How To Pay For Your Pet’s Healthcare
Covering the cost of your pet’s healthcare — whether it’s a standard checkup or a more complicated procedure — can be expensive.
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The Best Jobs In Australia, According To Indeed.com
Indeed.com defines the best jobs for job seekers as those with the combination of best pay and employer demand. And while lots of sexier roles get lots of attention, Indeed found jobs in traditional sectors, such as education, health and construction – as well as several areas in tech – satisfied those criteria most.
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Private Health Insurance: What Australians Need To Know
Every year at the end of March and early in April, the 11 million Australians who have private health insurance receive notification that premiums are increasing. Premiums will increase by an average of 3.95% from April 1 and will vary with the insurer and the product. The increase is lower than previous years but still…
