Mattoon, Illinois – A man arrested in connection with a fatal crash to a Mattoon nursing home on Friday makes his first appearance at Coles County Courthouse. Crew members tow a vehicle that hit the Odd Fellow Rebekah's home in Mattoon, Illinois on Friday, May 2, 2025. Curtis A. Meadows, 54, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated DUI after police said he drove a Nissan Pathfinder to the home of his strange companion, Rebekah, killing an 82-year-old woman and seriously injured the 86-year-old woman.Police said the pasture told officers that it consumed cannabis two hours before driving. Meadows is facing…
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A planned strike over cuts to nursing and many other courses at Cardiff University has been called off. Cardiff University, the University and College Union (UCU), Unison and Unite have released a joint statement confirming that a deal had been struck to cancel industrial action in return for a promise to not make any compulsory staff redundancies in 2025. “Our members have won a big victory today, but the problems faced by staff at Cardiff University are far from over” UCU spokesperson This followed “positive and constructive talks” between the university’s executive board and union negotiators held at the end…
Aging population promotes investment at the intersection of education and healthcare One of the major drivers behind the surge in health education investments is changing demographics, particularly the ageing population, which has created an increase in demand for health services. This demand not only requires a more accessible and scalable delivery model, but also adds to pressure on healthcare workers. As the population goes on, healthcare workers are also approaching retirement, exacerbating the decline in experienced professionals and staffing shortages, and increasing the gap between supply and demand. Investments in this sector are projected to focus on reconstruction and strengthening…
Nurses are among 400 healthcare workers who are calling for a review of Lucy Letby’s convictions, in an open letter sent to UK health unions. Nineteen Nurses, a coalition of current and former NHS workers, has urged unions to “stand with us” and protect the professions from the “weaponisation of blame” in the NHS. “If a nurse can be convicted in such a manner, without irrefutable evidence, then any nurse could be next” Nineteen Nurses Letby, 35, was convicted in August 2023 of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others while working as a nurse at the Countess…
Administrator of Good Samaritan Society – Home Health, Sarah Angelo and RN of Black Hills don't see patients as much anymore. When she does, she usually jumps in to stabilize her challenging cases. “These are some of my beloved patients. Sign up,” Angelo says of her complicated clients in Rapid City, South Dakota. “I think it's a challenge, but I also know they need service. “Everyone deserves quality healthcare.” This past winter, Angelo's temperament was tested when she met Marnie Hermann's father, Lawrence Bentling. “He was a stubborn gentleman, and some might say it's even more difficult,” Herman said of…
Deep reform to adult social care cannot be “kicked down the road any longer”, say health leaders, after the publication of a new report by the UK Parliament’s Health and Social Care Committee. The report, the second from the committee’s investigation into social care, focused on the “cost of inaction” and what is at stake should the “status quo” be kept. “Without investing in social care nursing staff, recruitment and retention issues will only worsen” Nicola Ranger The committee said there was a need to “shift the dial” in the way reform is talked and thought about among decision makers,…
“The Disruption of Great Healthcare: Big Technology, Bold Policy, and the Future of American Medicine” is released in a Forbes book. New York (May 6, 2025) – Great Healthcare Disruption: Big Technology, Bold Policy, and the Future of American Medicine by Marschall Runge, MD, PhD, are now available on Amazon. The book is published in Forbes Books, a trace of Forbes' exclusive business book publication. In the great healthcare disruption, Dr. Lange explores the changing power of medicine, from artificial intelligence and telehealth to the growing role of Big Tech in patient care. As a physician scientist and leader in…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark (Kate) – A New York man who owned dozens of Arkansas nursing homes, including Jonesboro and Batesville, pleaded guilty this week to Medicaid fraud and tax evasion.Attorney General Tim Griffin announced that 72-year-old Joseph Schwartz has pleaded guilty to one count of Medicaid fraud, a Class B felony, and one attempt to avoid or defeat tax, a Class C felony.The judge sentenced Schwartz to 12 months at the Arkansas Department of Corrections and suspended the sentence for another 48 months. He was also ordered to pay $2,000 fines, court costs and compensation totaling $1,801,620.53.Schwartz was the primary…
Lockton, the world's largest independent insurance broker, announced today that Ethan Crain and Rebecca Cady have joined the company to jointly lead national health practices. These additions highlight that Lockton is continuing to invest in industry specialization and contributes to serving the healthcare industry. Based on a strong foundation of healthcare risk management and insurance, the addition of Ethan and Rebecca will greatly deepen Lockton's commitment to the healthcare industry. As Lockton helps clients navigate the rapidly evolving challenges, they bring rich knowledge and a deep understanding of complex healthcare risks and guide their practices. Their leadership not only leverages…
Quick Take The summary is AI-generated, and the newsroom was reviewed. Kristen Fisher praised India for its affordability and community value.She highlighted India's low-cost healthcare, making it accessible to many people.Fisher focused on the broad and affordable public transport system. Kristen Fisher, an American foreigner living in India, highlighted the ten practical things India is superior to other countries. She praised the value of India's affordable prices, resilience and strong community, citing aspects of India's culture, infrastructure and lifestyle that outweigh people from other parts of the world. In an Instagram video entitled “India will be better,” Fisher showed off…