State lawmakers are once again aiming at the major regulatory pillars of North Carolina's healthcare competition.The Senate Health Committee on Wednesday discussed Senate Bill 370 and a wide range of bills to repeal the rules. This requires state officials to analyze whether new equipment or facilities are required in a particular area before approval is made.The North Carolina Healthcare Association is a hospital lobbying group that strongly supports maintaining the certificate law, writing in its 2024 legislative summary that “the law ensures access to care for medically unserved populations and prevents oversupply that can lead to increased patient health costs.”But…
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Over the last few years, a dark cloud has been cast over the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Critics say trust in the NMC has been shattered, but the new interim chief executive and registrar, Paul Rees, has vowed to turn things around. “It’s clear that we mean business” Paul Rees In his first interview since taking the helm, he spoke with Nursing Times about his vision for restoring faith in the UK nursing regulator. In 2023, a series of articles published in The Independent claimed there was a “culture of fear” at the NMC. A subsequent independent review, led…
Brandon DrennonBBC News, Washington DCWatch: Luigi Mangione was arrested in New York earlier this yearUS prosecutors seek the death penalty of Luigi Mangione, a man accused of shooting and death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who died in December.Attorney General Pam Bondy said in a statement Tuesday that she had directed federal prosecutors to seek penalties for “premeditated, cold-blooded assassinations.”Thompson was shot dead outside a hotel in New York on December 4th. Police arrested Mangion 26 days later in Pennsylvania after a nationwide manhunt.He pleaded not guilty to the state's charges and has not yet entered a separate federal charge…
CT, Hartford (WFSB) – An agreement has been reached between UnitedHealthcare and Hartford Healthcare.Hartford Healthcare announced the settlement Tuesday morning.It provided a statement.”Hartford Healthcare and United Healthcare have reached an agreement to ensure that United Healthcare members ensure uninterrupted access to Hartford Healthcare physicians, hospitals and services. This is good news for patients and the community and allows us to continue our mission.” The UnitedHealthcare and Hartford Healthcare contract were set to expire late at night on Monday, resulting in thousands of people losing in-network access to doctors.Connecticut Office of the Healthcare Advocate has confirmed the news that Hartford Healthcare…
Rebekah Fincher, Chief Admin Officer of Conway Regional Health System, has been named one of the great leaders of health care of 2025 by Becker's hospital review. This perception highlights her contributions to health care leadership, strategic growth and increased access to care.Fincher will be on a prominent list of CEOs, presidents and senior executives across the country who are recognized for their efforts to drive innovation, promote inclusion and improve patient and provider experience. Becker's Hospital Review, a leading source of healthcare industry insights, is a selected recipient based on nominations and editorial research.At Conway Regional, Fincher plays a…
Nursing students do not raise concerns on placement because of fear of repercussions and stigma attached to speaking up, a conference has heard. It comes as many nursing students continue to experience incivility from colleagues, as well as bullying and harassment. “A safe and supportive learning environment is not just a privilege, it’s a necessity” Divanshi Sharma Student nurses, nursing lecturers and UK healthcare regulator representatives today discussed how students can be better supported to raise concerns while on placement. The discussion took place at the Council of Deans of Health (CoDH) spring conference, being held in London. Kicking off…
Nick Olson, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Sanford Health, will join National Healthcare Leader to discuss key issues affecting the healthcare industry at Modern Healthcare's 2030 Playbook Conference in Nashville. Olson will be on a panel hosted by Caroline Hudson, a financial reporter at Modern Healthcare, entitled “Rebate Reality: Navigating the Future of Healthcare Payments.” Other panelists include Carrie Kincaid, Senior Vice President of the Government and Consumer Markets, and Citseko Staples Miller, Managing Director of Market Development in Priority Health and FTI Consulting. Nick Olson The panel…
The contract deadline was Tuesday. If they had not reached it, the HHC facilities, hospitals and doctors would have lost their networks. HHC spokesman Tina Varona said HEARTFORD, Connecticut — UnitedHealthcare and Hartford Healthcare (HHC) have reached a contract settlement. The agreement was set to expire on Tuesday, leading to HHC hospitals, doctors and facilities being decommissioned. “Hartford Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare have reached an agreement to ensure that HHC Healthcare physicians, hospitals and services continue to retain uninterrupted access,” the HHC statement said. “This is good news for patients and the community and allows us to continue our mission to…
Note: This webinar was recorded in early February 2025. Especially in the political field, it can affect the perspectives shared during presentations. A major change was expected in healthcare in 2025, and elections have since occurred. The new presidential administration and Congress are expected to disrupt the healthcare industry to promote efficiency and care for the whole person. The government has already made significant changes to public health policies, health regulations and healthcare provider rebates. In a recent webinar, Guidehouse partner David Brick sat down with David Johnson, leader of Center for Health Insights and CEO of 4Sight Health, and…
A new NHS improvement plan in Scotland has received a lukewarm response from nursing leaders in the country who questioned its deliverability. Scottish health secretary Neil Gray has this week revealed the NHS Scotland Operational Improvement Plan, which sets out ways the government plans to “renew” the health service in the short term. “Nursing staff will be left scratching their heads wondering just how the aspirations in this plan will be achieved in reality” Colin Poolman The plan, covering 2025 and 2026, is due to be followed by two others later this year that will outline the government’s strategic plans…