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Digital Edition: NMC condemns ‘shocking and disgraceful’ racist attack on nurse 05 September, 2025 By Steve Ford The Nursing and Midwifery Council has today condemned racism, after coverage emerged of an ethnic minority nurse seemingly being abused in a park by members of the public. This area is reserved. Please register for a trial, or subscribe for full access to continue reading. If you are a subscriber, login here. Welcome! To continue reading either: Access your account Log in to your account to access your content on…

Digital Edition: Hospital HCAs in West Midlands latest to win fair pay victory 05 September, 2025 By Steve Ford Healthcare assistants at a hospital trust in the West Midlands have become the latest to secure back pay and permanent wage rise, as part of an ongoing union campaign. This area is reserved. Please register for a trial, or subscribe for full access to continue reading. If you are a subscriber, login here. Welcome! To continue reading either: Access your account Log in to your account to access…

HCA Healthcare, a leading healthcare facility operator, has a market capitalization of $96.4 billion, and is classified as a large stock. The stock hit a 52-week high of $417.20, surpassing the Dow Jones industrial average in the past three months. In the long term, HCA shares offered a YTD return of 37.1%, surpassing Dow Jones' 7.2% profit. The stock has a consensus “Medium Buy” rating and is trading above average price target of 401.73. Position: Growth of HCA Healthcare Report Mixed Volume, raises financial guidance at the Wells Fargo ConferenceHCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) is one of the largest healthcare facilities…

The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has revealed the shortlist for the NACC National Awards 2025.The prestigious awards recognise and celebrate teams and individuals that epitomise excellence, innovation, dedication and outstanding contributions within the care catering sector.Across six categories the finalists represent those working in or associated with care catering that deliver exceptional service every day, from care homes, Meals on Wheels services and Lunch Clubs to suppliers to the sector.The overall winners will be announced at a special gala awards dinner on Thursday 2nd October 2025 which is part of the NACC Training & Development Forum held at…

Digital Edition: Prince Harry to meet charity children’s nurses in rare trip to UK 05 September, 2025 By Steve Ford The Duke of Sussex will congratulate award-winning children’s nurses at a star-studded ceremony next week, as the focal point of a visit to the UK. This area is reserved. Please register for a trial, or subscribe for full access to continue reading. If you are a subscriber, login here. Welcome! To continue reading either: Access your account Log in to your account to access your content on…

Digital Edition: Nurse in trans toilet row makes fresh harassment claim 05 September, 2025 By Emma Baines The nurse at the centre of a high-profile case on single-sex changing facilities and the use of toilets by trans people has made new allegations of harassment and victimisation against her employer. This area is reserved. Please register for a trial, or subscribe for full access to continue reading. If you are a subscriber, login here. Welcome! To continue reading either: Access your account Log in to your account to…

More than 50 organizations are asking Congress to hold the healthcare industry accountable and provide relief to millions of Americans facing high and rising medical costs. This was stated in a press release from Family USA, a nonpartisan advocate for health consumers, and along with 56 other organisations, he wrote to Congress. A letter dated September 3rd said that in 2025, almost half of all Americans struggle to force the health care they and their families to do because of the high costs. They are working on medical debt that will never be rewarded at these high costs.” Organizations including…

A national poll commissioned by the National Alliance for Home (The Alliance) found that 70% of Americans oppose the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2026 Medicare Home Health Proposal Rules, reducing Medicare's home health funds another $1.1 billion in 2026. According to the alliance, a poll conducted by research consulting firm Fabrizio Ward found strong bipartisan opposition to the proposed cuts. A full 91% of voters believe that home health services must be available if Medicare patients need additional medical assistance, and 73% of voters say cutting Medicare home health services will harm patients and legitimate health providers.…

This article is part of the HHCN+ membership Last Wednesday I reported that I was closing the public comment window due to the rules for home health proposals. My headline read: “CMS is facing a flood of comments against the 2026 Home Health Payment Regulations.” The flood turned into a massive flood. When my first story was published, over 10,000 comments had been submitted. According to the federal register, the total number of comments sent to CMS before the windows closed on Friday was a whopping 952,483. This number is far higher than my personal expectations and industry insiders' expectations.…

On Thursday, lawmakers introduced a bill that would suspend reductions in Medicare home hygiene reimbursement rates in 2026 and 2027, if passed. The bill, called the Home Health Stabilization Act of 2025, is designed to stabilize home health payments and ensure access to care that allows patients to age in place and avoid facilities. Specifically, the bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to apply positive payment adjustments to offset negative payments contained in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed home health regulations for 2026. Payment rates for 2026 are based on 2025 rates. Kevin…