Asahi Kasei has appointed Ken Shinomiya as the new leader in the healthcare division following Richard Packer's tenure. Shinomiya was formerly president of Asahi Kasei Life Science, bringing rich experience and strategic vision to advance the company's healthcare portfolio. Under his leadership, Kasei aims to accelerate global growth in medicine, life sciences and critical care, further strengthening his commitment to improving patient outcomes around the world. The new teacher's journey in the healthcare industry includes key roles, including Vice President of Strategy at Zoll Medical and Head of Bioprocessing at Asahi Kasei Medical. He became president of Asako Kasei Medical…
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Across HCA Healthcare’s 190 hospitals and more than 2,400 sites of care, more than 100,000 nurses are at the forefront of delivering high-quality care to our patients. In honor of National Nurses Week 2025, Dr. Sammie Mosier, HCA Healthcare senior vice president and chief nurse executive, shares a note of gratitude to celebrate nurses everywhere who offer critical expertise and compassion across all healthcare settings:Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC, HCA Healthcare Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive“This National Nurses Week, celebrated May 6 -12, we recognize the important role you as nurses play at the heart of healthcare,…
The proposed federal cuts affecting Medicare and Medicaid will not only harm patients and caregivers in New Jersey, but the cuts will also have a major economic impact on healthcare job creators in one of the state's largest industries employing tens of thousands of workers. That was a message from NJBIA Vice President of Government Affairs Althea D. Ford testified to the Congressional Health Committee on Tuesday. The proposed impact of federal policy changes in Medicaid and Medicare will have on New Jersey residents and the state's economy. “From hospital systems to nursing homes, home and community-based service providers, we…
A planned strike over cuts to nursing and many other courses at Cardiff University has been called off. Cardiff University, the University and College Union (UCU), Unison and Unite have released a joint statement confirming that a deal had been struck to cancel industrial action in return for a promise to not make any compulsory staff redundancies in 2025. “Our members have won a big victory today, but the problems faced by staff at Cardiff University are far from over” UCU spokesperson This followed “positive and constructive talks” between the university’s executive board and union negotiators held at the end…
Aging population promotes investment at the intersection of education and healthcare One of the major drivers behind the surge in health education investments is changing demographics, particularly the ageing population, which has created an increase in demand for health services. This demand not only requires a more accessible and scalable delivery model, but also adds to pressure on healthcare workers. As the population goes on, healthcare workers are also approaching retirement, exacerbating the decline in experienced professionals and staffing shortages, and increasing the gap between supply and demand. Investments in this sector are projected to focus on reconstruction and strengthening…
Nurses are among 400 healthcare workers who are calling for a review of Lucy Letby’s convictions, in an open letter sent to UK health unions. Nineteen Nurses, a coalition of current and former NHS workers, has urged unions to “stand with us” and protect the professions from the “weaponisation of blame” in the NHS. “If a nurse can be convicted in such a manner, without irrefutable evidence, then any nurse could be next” Nineteen Nurses Letby, 35, was convicted in August 2023 of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others while working as a nurse at the Countess…
Administrator of Good Samaritan Society – Home Health, Sarah Angelo and RN of Black Hills don't see patients as much anymore. When she does, she usually jumps in to stabilize her challenging cases. “These are some of my beloved patients. Sign up,” Angelo says of her complicated clients in Rapid City, South Dakota. “I think it's a challenge, but I also know they need service. “Everyone deserves quality healthcare.” This past winter, Angelo's temperament was tested when she met Marnie Hermann's father, Lawrence Bentling. “He was a stubborn gentleman, and some might say it's even more difficult,” Herman said of…
Deep reform to adult social care cannot be “kicked down the road any longer”, say health leaders, after the publication of a new report by the UK Parliament’s Health and Social Care Committee. The report, the second from the committee’s investigation into social care, focused on the “cost of inaction” and what is at stake should the “status quo” be kept. “Without investing in social care nursing staff, recruitment and retention issues will only worsen” Nicola Ranger The committee said there was a need to “shift the dial” in the way reform is talked and thought about among decision makers,…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark (Kate) – A New York man who owned dozens of Arkansas nursing homes, including Jonesboro and Batesville, pleaded guilty this week to Medicaid fraud and tax evasion.Attorney General Tim Griffin announced that 72-year-old Joseph Schwartz has pleaded guilty to one count of Medicaid fraud, a Class B felony, and one attempt to avoid or defeat tax, a Class C felony.The judge sentenced Schwartz to 12 months at the Arkansas Department of Corrections and suspended the sentence for another 48 months. He was also ordered to pay $2,000 fines, court costs and compensation totaling $1,801,620.53.Schwartz was the primary…
Lockton, the world's largest independent insurance broker, announced today that Ethan Crain and Rebecca Cady have joined the company to jointly lead national health practices. These additions highlight that Lockton is continuing to invest in industry specialization and contributes to serving the healthcare industry. Based on a strong foundation of healthcare risk management and insurance, the addition of Ethan and Rebecca will greatly deepen Lockton's commitment to the healthcare industry. As Lockton helps clients navigate the rapidly evolving challenges, they bring rich knowledge and a deep understanding of complex healthcare risks and guide their practices. Their leadership not only leverages…