Concerns about the supply of healthcare workers and the preparation of the next generation of healthcare workers have been growing for several years for a variety of reasons. Last month, Mercer released a report examining expected changes in the U.S. health care workforce, finding that there is expected to be a shortage of 100,000 workers by 2028. The Governor continues to prioritize strengthening the state and territory's health care workforce. Here are just a few examples of recent state actions. Arizona: Special efforts to address health worker shortage Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs launched Talent Ready AZ, a workforce initiative that…
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Healthcare organizations faced a record number of ransomware attacks over the past year. Of these, 67% were affected by such attacks, a significant increase from 60% in 2023, which was already a significant number. This is in sharp contrast to other areas where the rate of ransomware attacks has actually decreased by several percentage points. So says the latest edition of the State of Ransomware in Healthcare, an annual global study conducted by cybersecurity experts Sophos. To make matters worse, the impact of such attacks is more severe than ever. Only 22% of affected organizations recovered within a week, down…
Health insurance is inherently designed to provide coverage when you need it most. In practice, however, navigating this system can be a daunting task. At critical points in our lives when clarity is important, we often find ourselves lost in a maze of confusion. According to a recent KFF study, the consequences of this disruption are dire. Approximately 17% of insured consumers reported not receiving recommended treatment, and an additional 17% experienced significant delays in receiving needed treatment. Alarmingly, 15% noted poorer health outcomes directly attributable to these barriers. The reality is that healthcare, an important aspect of our lives,…
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. — It felt like the beginning of a beautiful friendship.When Dr. Ralph de la Torre, a brash and brilliant son of Cuban immigrants, jetted into the Birmingham airport in 2015, he was a man with a vision for the struggling Steward Health Care chain, a new approach that could vault it from its roots as a network of Catholic hospitals in Massachusetts to a for-profit giant of national and even global importance.He couldn’t do it without money. That’s where a business executive raised in small-town Alabama came in.Edward K. Aldag Jr. had been inspired to achieve financial…
A new study explains why people in Indiana feel sick when they think about their medical bills. INDIANAPOLIS — Health care costs in Indiana aren't much more expensive than in most parts of the country, but the average Hoosier ends up paying more. A new study from IU Indianapolis' Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health explains why: Hoosier employers are more self-insured than the national average Indiana lacks accountable care organizations Indiana has a severe shortage of doctors and surgeons Hoosiers are more likely to be self-insured than other Americans Indiana spends little on public health. The average American's…
Vice President Kamala Harris is Proposes expansion of Medicare To cover the cost of in-home caregivers for many elderly people, we market directly to .sandwich generation“It’s about adults caring for their elderly parents in addition to their own children. The plan, called “Medicare at Home,” focuses on Medicare coverage. cost of Using home care services and nurses as a means for families to avoid nursing home costs. Harris combines this with plans he has already announced. childcare tax credit Up to $3,600, or $6,000 for parents with newborns. Harris revealed the plan in a Tuesday interview on the talk show…
Pumpkins drawn by Father John V. Doyle School students (Photo courtesy of Riverview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center)COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) — More than 200 decorated pumpkins arrived at Riverview Rehabilitation Center after a local school wanted to make a difference. Father John V. Doyle School students visited the nursing home on Tuesday and handed out all 225 painted pumpkins to the residents. “It was a truly unforgettable experience to see students interact with residents, listen to their stories, shake hands, and take the time to make their time belong to others. ,” said Dean John V. Doyle. students, Stacey Gillard said.…
BATON ROUGE, La. (WVUE) – Disgraced former nursing home magnate Bob Dean Jr. and several companies he owned and operated have entered into an 820 consent decree to resolve a federal embezzlement case. The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Tuesday (October 8) that the company will pay $1,000,000. ).The federal government alleged that Dean misappropriated and misappropriated the assets and income of four Louisiana nursing homes he owned and operated before and after Hurricane Ida made landfall in August 2021. Those nursing homes were Maison Orleans Healthcare in New Orleans and West Jefferson Healthcare Center in New Orleans. Harvey,…
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday announced a new proposal that would require Medicare to cover costs associated with home long-term care, potentially allowing seniors and people with disabilities to receive care at home instead of in skilled nursing facilities. It was announced that there is a sex. The proposal could have broad appeal among middle-income Americans who don't qualify for Medicaid. But if passed, it would likely have only a gradual impact on skilled nursing care, experts told Skilled Nursing News. “Even with this benefit, it is unlikely that many older people (in skilled facilities) will be able to…
Get a daily summary of Urban Milwaukee's top stories. On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the Sauk County Commission voted to spend $40,500 to replace a total of one sheriff's vehicle from the July incident. The resolution printed on the agenda included a description of the incident, the car dealer, and an explanation that the funds would come from an insurance account. This display of transparency comes a week after the same county commission approved a deal to sell a county-owned nursing home to a private entity. The agenda stated that the board would meet behind closed doors to discuss the sale.…