An Iowa nursing home that implemented an emergency evacuation last month was so short-staffed that staff sometimes had to call 911 for help and the director of nursing worked 34-hour shifts with few breaks, according to state records. Records also show that just hours before an evacuation order was issued at Aspire of Donelson nursing home in Lee County on Aug. 26, about a dozen of the home’s 31 residents were transferred to the owner’s other facilities in Iowa, leaving about 18 residents in the dementia unit. Hours later, the remaining residents were evacuated due to unresolved fire safety issues.…
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A financially motivated threat actor tracked as Vanilla Tempest is targeting the healthcare sector with INC ransomware.In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Microsoft Threat Intelligence posted on September 18 that it had observed Vanilla Tempest deploying tools such as the Supper backdoor, the legitimate AnyDesk remote monitoring and management tool, and the MEGA data synchronization tool after receiving handoff from a Gootloader infection by threat actor Storm-0494.Vanilla Tempest then performed lateral movement over Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and deployed an INC ransomware payload using a Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Provider Host, a first for the threat actor.According…
September 19, 2024 Transition of care Discharge arrangements Marmet Horton Patient-Centered Care +See more As the healthcare industry moves towards value-based care, seamless transitions between hospitals and home healthcare agencies are more important than ever. Effective communication during the discharge process can reduce re-admissions, improve patient outcomes and increase efficiency across the system. Recent studies have shown that poor discharge coordination is the cause of 27% of re-admissions, indicating a significant gap in continuity of care. The risk is especially high as the population ages and the need for home care increases. How can providers bridge the communication gap between…
Gleeson posted on social media on Tuesday night with a photo of herself with her family, saying she felt “reborn.” NEW ORLEANS — Saints legend Steve Gleason is back home after spending nearly a week in the hospital. He was admitted to Oschner Medical Center last week after suffering from fever and low blood pressure during Hurricane Francine, the release said. Gleeson posted on social media on Tuesday night with a photo of herself with her family, saying she felt “reborn.” “After 6 days stuck at home, being greeted by a full moon, the Oaks and family… feels renewed,” Gleason…
No country ranked first or last in any category. The top three countries overall were Australia, the Netherlands and the UK, with Australia and the Netherlands also having the lowest health spending, according to the report.The researchers said the US’s performance stood out as “exceptionally weak,” ranking at or near the bottom in every category except process of care, where it came in second only to New Zealand, which measures preventive services like mammograms and flu shots, as well as patient interactions. The complex maze of hospital bills, insurance disputes and copayments that patients and doctors must navigate ranks the…
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo privately falsified a state study that undercounted COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes by more than 50%, according to emails detailed in a new report. First reported by The New York Times, the emails and legislative documents support claims that Cuomo made during grilling in the legislature over the summer, saying he had never seen or remembered seeing the state health department’s report. “The Governor’s redactions are attached for your review,” a Cuomo assistant wrote to the governor’s senior staff in June 2020, according to the Times. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo personally authored parts of a controversial…
Getty Artificial intelligence is having a profound impact on the healthcare industry, especially on how companies and providers operate and deliver care. From streamlining administrative tasks to improving patient care through data-driven insights, there are many accomplishments that are only possible because of advancements in AI. Below, members of the Forbes Business Council share their insights and perspectives on how this technological shift will shape the future of healthcare: These experts believe AI will make the healthcare industry more efficient, personalized, and accessible. 1. Healthcare workers have more time to focus on patient care AI will improve patient outcomes and…
The following is a guest post Aaron Timm, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer Vivalink In recent years, Health at Home (HaH) programs have gained widespread acceptance as a way for patients to receive acute care in their own homes. These programs have gained traction around the world as they offer a solution to challenges found in traditional hospitals, including capacity constraints, increasing expenses, and efforts to improve patient experience and outcomes. While the concept of providing acute care services in the home is not entirely new, recent advances in medical technology, evolving healthcare policies, and changing patient preferences are combining…
Listen to the article 5 mins This audio is automatically generated, please let us know if you have any feedback. Cyber leaders at a panel hosted by Google Cloud on Tuesday said supply chain vulnerabilities are a top priority for healthcare organizations following an attack on technology company and insurance claims processor Change Healthcare earlier this year that disrupted the healthcare industry for weeks. Chief Information Security Officers at Novant Health, Highmark Health and Northwell Health; ChristianaCare participated in the event, increase cyber- Threats to the industry, including major suppliers to the health system. While cybercriminals are attacking hospitals directly,…
Central Oregon Pathology Consultants has been in business for nearly 60 years, providing molecular testing and other diagnostic services east of the Cascade Mountains. Starting last winter, the clinic went without payments for months and survived on cash on hand, said Julie Tracewell, a manager at the clinic, which is caught in the aftermath of one of the most significant digital attacks in U.S. history, the February hack of Change Healthcare, a payment management company. COPC has learned that Change has recently begun processing some of the unpaid claims. Tracewell said it does not know how many of the approximately…