The European Commission has launched consultations on a January plan of action, designed to strengthen cybersecurity measures for hospitals and healthcare providers. This process calls for input from health professionals, cybersecurity experts, policymakers and the public to develop effective strategies to protect medical data and ensure continuity of health services. These contributions are important for the development of robust strategies and effective solutions to protect sensitive medical data and ensure the uninterrupted operation of health services. Interested stakeholders should submit feedback and suggestions by June 30th, as this collaboration is essential to strengthening the overall cybersecurity framework within the health…
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Nurses and other NHS staff in Scotland have been offered an 8% pay rise as part of a new two-year pay deal proposal from the country’s government. If accepted by unions, the offer will see Agenda for Change staff receive a 4.25% increase for 2025-26 and a rise of 3.75% for 2026-27. “It has taken months of pressure from the RCN and other health trade unions to get to this point” Colin Poolman However, it also includes an “inflation guarantee”, which will ensure the increase in pay each year is a minimum of one percentage point higher than average Consumer…
Diving briefs: On Monday, a federal judge in Texas defeated controversial Biden-era policies. This attempted to increase staffing in nursing homes and registered nurses attempted to request nurses who are registered around the clock. Judge Matthew Caxmalick said the policy was “admired” in its goal of improving the quality of nursing homes, but said HHS ultimately surpassed its authority in issuing the rules. The plaintiffs, nursing home trade organizations, including the American Medical Association and Leading Age, supported the decision on Monday. The group argues that staffing requirements are too cumbersome and could lead to the closure of nursing homes.…
According to the latest market research survey published by P&S Intelligence, the global smart home healthcare market is poised for significant growth, increasing from USD 29.302 billion in 2024 to USD 91.192 billion by 2032, reflecting a combined annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.33%.This surge is driven primarily by an expansion of the geriatric population, escalating prevalence of chronic and orthopedic diseases, rising healthcare costs, and an increasing trend towards personalized healthcare solutions. Technological advances, particularly the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in home health, and the increasing adoption of mobile health (MHealth) technology, have further driven market…
Nurses and other NHS staff are being increasingly harassed by patients who film them with phones and threaten to post the footage online, new research has suggested. A survey of thousands of UK healthcare workers by Unison revealed that one in seven have experienced unwanted and intrusive filming or photography in the last year. “Harassing NHS workers through social media, or threatening to post material online, is completely unacceptable” Christina McAnea The union said the incidents were leaving staff feeling unsettled, intimidated, fearful and vulnerable while trying to do their jobs. The results of the survey were unveiled to coincide…
A federal judge on Monday abandoned the mandate of staffing at national nursing homes and considered how to quickly shift providers and use freedom from flexible requirements to restructure and modernize the workforce. Judge Matthew J. Kaxmalick of the U.S. District Court in Northern Texas found four nursing homes, the American Medical Association and Reading Wedges, and found that the 24/7 requirement for registered nurses exceeded the authority of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. “The court has confirmed that CMS does not have the authority to issue such staffing requirements — only Congress does. Therefore, we are now…
01 Manual payment systems are slowing the healthcare industry, creating inefficiencies. As other sectors embrace digital tools, healthcare’s lag highlights the urgent need for modernization. 02 Digital healthcare payments are revolutionizing the industry, with major players adopting modernized systems. While the sector is poised for rapid growth, adoption gaps remain, presenting opportunities for further innovation. 03 Modernizing payments in healthcare is delivering greater speed, efficiency and convenience. For providers, digital payments help improve cash flow, reduce risk and streamline operations. Patients, in turn, benefit from seamless and hassle-free digital transactions. 04 PYMNTS Intelligence interviews Saurabh Joshi, President of CSG Forte,…
CNN – A federal judge in Texas resolved the controversial Biden administration rules on Monday that had called for nursing homes to strengthen nursing staff over the next few years. U.S. District Judge Matthew Kakusmalik said nursing home staffing and other flaws “deserve an effective response, but the regulatory response must be consistent with legislation in Congress that governs congressional nursing homes.” “It's rooted in admirable goals, but the final rules must be consistent with Congressional law,” writes Kaxmalick, appointee of President Donald Trump. The Biden administration completed its initial minimum staffing restrictions for nursing homes in April last year.…
Bill Maher doubted that former New York governor Andrew Cuomo could overcome nursing home handling during the coronavirus pandemic when he discussed his mayor's aspirations.The “real-time” host spoke to former CNN host Chris Cuomo, Cuomo's brother, about the former governor's bid for the New York City mayor on Sunday's “Club Random” podcast. Cuomo has led a poll against other Democratic candidates and current New York mayor Eric Adams, who ran the party as independence, but Maher suggested that his past Covid-19 orders could come back to plague him.”I don't think he's going to pass the nursing home,” Maher said before…
Rep. Gary Drinkwater is in talks with school board chair Republican Rep. Barbara Bagshaw before the start of a hearing in Augusta on two bills on reducing vaccine requirements at Maine schools. Brianna Soukup/Portland Press Herald Augusta – At Monday's hearing on two bills rolling back Maine's school vaccine requirements, public health officials and health professionals urged lawmakers to maintain the state's vaccination laws, but parents who chose not to vaccinate their children claimed that families would block access to education. The first bill, Ld 174, sponsored by R-Milford's Rep. Gary Drinkwater, will restore religious vaccine exemptions. The second Ld…