A children’s hospice is looking to expand its nursing workforce to meet rising demand for palliative care services in North London. Elisha Lewis, head of clinical services at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, told Nursing Times that a “depleted” nursing workforce across the country was posing a challenge to recruitment, especially for specialist settings. “All children’s hospices are in dire need of staff” Elisha Lewis Ms Lewis’ organisation has recently set about a drive to recruit Agenda for Change band 5 and 6 nurses, as well as band 3 and 4 specialist carers. This recruitment campaign was launched, in part, to…
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Rebecca Jones is president of MosaICX, a leading provider of customer service AI and cloud-based technology solutions. Getty Mental health disorders affect 970 million people around the world, with anxiety and depression being particularly common. Despite the significant need for support, more than 54% of adults with mental illness are not receiving treatment. This is a gap representing over 28 million individuals. Conversational AI has emerged as a promising solution to address this systematic healthcare challenge, but achieving meaningful impact requires critical attention to ethical and responsible deployment. AI promises and pitfalls in emotional health care Conversational AI has the…
The British public are deeply unhappy with the National Health Service – just 1 in 5 people (21%) in 2024 said they were satisfied with the way the NHS runs. That’s according to analysis of the latest British Social Attitudes survey (BSA) published today by the Nuffield Trust and The King’s Fund. Satisfaction has plummeted by 39 percentage points since the months before the pandemic. 6 in 10 people (59%) said they were ‘very’ or ‘quite’ dissatisfied with the NHS in 2024, a sharp rise from 52% in 2023. This is the highest level of dissatisfaction with the health service…
Editor's Note: The following study was conducted in a partnership between West Health and Gallup. WASHINGTON, DC – The percentage of US adults who have not afforded or had no access to high-quality healthcare recently reached 11%, the highest level since 2021. The most notable increase since 2021 occurs among Hispanic adults (up 8% to 18%), black adults (up 5 points to 14%) and lowest-income households, earning under $24,000 a year (up 11 points to 25%). On the other hand, there was no meaningful change in the proportion of white or middle-income individuals facing the same level of struggle. As…
State lawmakers are once again aiming at the major regulatory pillars of North Carolina's healthcare competition.The Senate Health Committee will hold a meeting Wednesday to discuss Senate Bill 370. Senate Bill 370 is a broad bill to repeal rules that require state officials to analyze whether new equipment or facilities are needed in certain areas before they are approved.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…
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…
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…