The Cybersecurity Working Group (CWG) within the Coordination Council of the Healthcare and Public Health (HSCC) in the US has recommended that federal administrations launch a one-year consultation process with healthcare sector leaders to negotiate sound cybersecurity practices that can be accountable to healthcare stakeholders. It also proposes that the management and healthcare industry launch a structured series of workshops to build consensus on modernized policies on health cybersecurity resilience, responsibility and accountability. The HIPAA Security Rules Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) released last December either dismisses these important developments or mischaracters the possibility of measurable improvements. A significant number…
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Jeremy David and Drew Goldstein had no healthcare experience when they tried to use Palantir's software platform to disrupt hospital operations in their mid-20s.Now they work with top health systems such as Mount Sinai and HCA Healthcare, competing with dozens of healthcare startups in AI races.Palantir, a $193 billion data giant, is best known for its AI-powered military surveillance software sold to customers like the US Department of Defense, and for its finance data analytics tools that sell to corporate clients like Morgan Stanley.But Palantir's healthcare business, launched about four years ago, is picking up steam. David said the healthcare…
In addition to releasing general compliance program guidance, HHS' OIG has announced plans to release a set of industry segment-specific compliance program guidance (ICPGs). These first nursing facilities responses were released in November 2024. As CJ Wolf, professor of health care management at BYU Idaho explains in this podcast, the first ICPG is beneficial for both those who view it as a skilled nursing facility (SNF). See more +In addition to releasing general compliance program guidance, HHS' OIG has announced plans to release a set of industry segment-specific compliance program guidance (ICPGs). These first nursing facilities responses were released in…
What are the best mortgages for nurses? Home loans for nurses come in all shapes—some designed just for healthcare workers, others more general but still a great fit. Many nurse home loans offer lower rates, flexible terms, and help with down payments or closing costs. Whether you’re exploring mortgage options or looking into grants for nurses buying a home, there’s more out there than you might think.Just keep in mind that not every nurse needs a nurse mortgage. The right option might be an FHA loan or first-time home buyer loan, so compare carefully before choosing. Find the best home…
Healthcare providers who work with patients every day know that nothing is more important than getting the treatment and care they need. Data is important for this task as accurate and timely patient data can be key to making appropriate health care decisions. Security and resilience are important to healthcare technology. Applications used in patient data and healthcare settings should only be securely and accessible by authorized personnel. It is especially important to maintain the device and function as expected when patient care is involved. Hospitals and healthcare facilities have long relied on traditional virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions, providing…
The police department that investigated the Lucy Letby case has dismissed scrutiny and criticism from those questioning her convictions as mostly “ill-informed”. Cheshire Constabulary has insisted that the former neonatal nurse’s case was “rigorously and fairly” tested by two juries, as well as two sets of appeal court judges. “Our priority is to maintain the integrity of our ongoing investigations and to continue to support the many families who are affected by this” Paul Hughes It said it would not enter the “widespread public debate” surrounding the case. The intervention comes as Letby’s barrister, Mark McDonald, was reportedly due to…
ATLANTA, April 3, 2025 (Globe Newswire) – Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAH) is a leading and diverse home care platform focused on providing care to medically complex and expensive patient populations, today announced that it has concluded an agreement to acquire skilled pediatric care (“Spc”). The transaction is expected to close in the second fiscal quarter of 2025, subject to customary regulatory approval. Thrive SPC is one of the largest independent providers of pediatric home care, with 23 locations in seven states, including Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, New Mexico, North Carolina, Virginia and Texas. Thrive SPC mainly provides skilled, private,…
Eight nurses who are taking legal action against their NHS employer over a transgender colleague using female changing rooms have been told their case will be heard in October. Yesterday, a preliminary hearing for the nurses’ employment tribunal against County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust took place. The nurses, supported by religious campaign group Christian Concern and its sister organisation the Christian Legal Centre, have filed a claim on the grounds of sexual harassment, discrimination, victimisation and breaching their right under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights to respect for private life. In August 2023, the…
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Get 24/7 virtual access to HIMS Doctors to discuss weight loss, hair growth, sexual health and more.GLP-1 injection for weight lossGLP-1 drugs dominate the weight loss industry, and access has never been easier when virtual consultations and prescriptions are shipped directly via HIMS.Consult your doctor about HIMSFrom weight loss and thinning hair to mental health and stress, men's health is no longer a taboo subject. Not only does Hims help start a conversation, but the company also helps rewrite the story and make sure men take care of themselves. Most people don't want to deal with face-to-face appointments or troubling…