Please listen to the article 5 minutes This audio is automatically generated. Please let us know if you have any feedback. Advamed, one of the largest trading groups in the medical device industry Repeated the opposite After the Trump administration announced new obligations for most U.S. trading partners, action would damage innovation, cost employment and increase medical costs, leading to widespread tariffs on Wednesday. “The MedTech industry should be exempt from these tariffs,” CEO Scott Whitaker said in a statement. President Donald Trump speaks at the Rose Garden in the White House. The US imposes a 10% baseline tariff Addresses…
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A GP has said survey results showing dissatisfaction with the NHS are “a pleasant surprise” and he hopes it will bring about reform. Speaking on GB News, Dr Laurence Gerlis said: “[The survey results] are a pleasant surprise, because it makes a change from banging saucepans on a Thursday evening. “I think the public has caught up with reality that we’ve known for a long time and I think this may herald a change. “But I don’t think we’re going to see dramatic change, because in this country, you can’t do anything radical, unfortunately. “Let me say at this stage, I…
Cuts to non-patient-facing nursing roles may be on the horizon, a letter from the new chief executive of NHS England suggests. The chief nursing officer for England, Duncan Burton, has been tasked with reviewing the current size of the “corporate” nursing workforce and addressing “variation” in numbers between organisations. “These roles are vital to delivery of safe and effective services in health and care and should be protected” RCN spokesperson Mr Burton has been given to just the end of this month to complete this work, according to a letter to chief executives of trusts and integrated care boards (ICBs)…
Missouri hopes MU Healthcare and Anthem customers know that patients are still in health insurance, even though businesses have not made eye contact with new contracts. The state Department of Commerce and Insurance Director Angela Nelson said there's no need to panic with me today. “These things keep going all the time. Most people don't notice. There's not much attention paid to them. Individual physician practices can lose their network status at any time of the year. The collapse of negotiations will affect around 90,000 customers, including state workers in Missouri. She said that if patients continue to look at…
More than a third (35%) of Americans (35%) report that they are unable to pay healthcare in the United States, or an estimated 91 million people, reporting that they don't have access to quality healthcare if they need it today, according to the latest Health-Gallup Healthcare Affordable Price Index. This index has been tracking affordability and access to healthcare in the United States since 2021. Rates are high among black and Hispanic Americans, respectively, with 46% and 52% reporting not being able to pay high-quality medical care, respectively. High-income Americans remained relatively stable in their ability to access affordable care,…
The US healthcare executive sued John Oliver for his delinquency following last week's episode of tonight on Medicaid. The British-American comedian cited the doctor saying it's okay for patients with intestinal problems to be “a little dirty for a few days.”Dr. Brian Morley, former director of medical director at Amerihealth Caritas, claims Oliver, a candid comic that not only dealt with the muzzle lawsuit, but also removed quotations from the context in the April episode of Medicaid.The lawsuit against Oliver and the producer's partially significant work last week tonight seeks unspecified damages “more than the determined amount and $75,000,” according…
By optimizing operational efficiency, improving patient and member engagement, and leveraging data-driven strategies, providers can achieve optimal results while maximizing financial benefits. The healthcare industry is undergoing major transformation, and omnichannel solutions are emerging as an important approach to improving modern care delivery. Access to Omni-Channel Care – Providing a combination of services for face-to-face, virtual, and home care is viewed by many organizations as a solution that balances the needs of acute, primary, and value-based care. But, in addition to improving healthcare delivery, omnichannel care solutions have proven to significantly enhance the ROI of healthcare organizations. What is an…
In early March, 75 enthusiastic students from four local elementary schools and two high schools participated in a unique, hands-on learning experience at Warren Memorial Hospital.During their stay at WMH, students had no practical experience in operating Da Vinci and Mako's surgical systems. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, students ran the Da Vinci robotic arms and simulated actual surgical procedures. They demonstrated impressive hand and eye adjustments when wrapping candies, and performed other delicate tasks with high accuracy using robotic equipment. This interactive experience helped us understand the excellent controls these advanced technologies offer.The event, which aimed to inspire…
To maintain staffing benefits, many nursing home operators invest in professional training, engaging wages and career growth to compete better with others across the healthcare continuum, with many focusing on modernizing the onboarding process. Maintaining certified nursing assistants (CNAs) is problematic in many facilities, but the highly skilled role of MDS coordinators, for example, has a more severe staffing shortage in others. But take it from some operators who have been successful in terms of staffing: To address these challenges and reduce sales, there is a mix of both old and new strategies. Panelists from the Staffing Summit, hosted by…
In what seems like the blink of an eye, mentions of AI have become ubiquitous in the healthcare industry. From deep learning algorithms that can read computed tomography (CT) scans faster than humans to natural language processing tools that can comb through unstructured data in EHRs, the applications for AI in healthcare seem endless. But like any technology at the peak of its hype curve, AI faces criticism from its skeptics alongside enthusiasm from die-hard evangelists. Despite its potential to unlock new insights and streamline how providers and patients interact with healthcare data, AI might bring considerable threats of…