Following research into a new campaign last month by Chinese threat actor Silver Fox, Philips Dicom viewers infected a backdoor Trojan to infect victims, the finding stemmed from Virustotal (VT)'s malicious software threat hunt. The latest follow-up analysis enhances the search method and details the process of searching for malware in VT. This approach leverages a list of perspectives and REM default credentials along with a database of the most popular medical software names observed in healthcare environments to envision legitimate healthcare applications by abusing known software names, exploiting health system qualifications to gain initial access and interacting with medical…
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A report outlining the work of a national whistleblowing scheme for nurses and other healthcare staff has been laid before parliament. The most recent annual report of the National Guardian’s Office, which oversees the Freedom to Speak Up guardians scheme present in many NHS workplaces, was recently published. “There are pockets of excellent practice across the NHS” Jayne Chidgey-Clark This report covers the 2023-24 financial year and included testimonials from guardians themselves about the cases they had received. Emma Randle, guardian at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, told the report that she had heard from two trainee…
In the latest episode of Health Law Diagnosed, host Bridgette Keller discusses the new Massachusetts Health Care Market Review Law and what this means for health care providers, investors, and other key stakeholders. She is joined by Member Deborah Daccord, Of Counsel, Cassie Paolillo, and Of Counsel Kate Stewart, who share their insights on the law’s far-reaching implications, including:An overview of the Massachusetts Health Care Review Law and its implicationsKey takeaways for health care entitiesUpcoming HPC guidance and how it will affect health care transactionsExpanded oversight and new authorities for Massachusetts health care agenciesFinancial assessments for health care entitiesRegulatory considerations…
A new report launched by the independent national charity, Community Integrated Care, today (Wednesday 12th March) exposes a persistent pay gap between social care support workers and their NHS counterparts. The charity is calling on the Government to take immediate action by uplifting care worker wages, arguing that fair pay is not only affordable, but a crucial investment in economic growth and the long-term sustainability of the NHS. ‘A Caring Economy – Unfair To Care 2025’ is the fourth edition of Community Integrated Care’s acclaimed Unfair To Care report series. It uniquely compares the pay of social care support workers…
Integrated medicine is becoming more and more mainstream. Treatment of several conditions is possible …(+) Transformed through the addition of an integrated approach.Getty Integrated medicine has gained increasing recognition as a valuable approach to healthcare, mixing traditional treatments with evidence-based complementary therapies. Unlike traditional medicine, which often focuses on treating symptoms, integrative medicine emphasizes the assumption of physical, emotional, mental and mental well-being. Industry research shows that the market for integrated medicine and complementary approaches is expected to grow by more than 25% per year from 2024 to 2030. Below are five types of patients who may experience significant improvements…
A UK-based university has taken the top spot in a world ranking list for nursing studies for the first time. King’s College London has moved up from second to first in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject for 2025. “This success comes at a time when the UK higher education sector is navigating significant financial pressures” Jessica Turner In doing so, it has overtaken the University of Pennsylvania in the US, which has been number one since the list for nursing began in 2016. The two universities have always been close on the list. King’s College London…
Paul Kuno Booth |New Hampshire Public RadioIndependence is everything to Justin Bonnie. The 21-year-old lives with his family in Barrington, works for the Dover Housing Authority, and helped with the after-school program. He is a drummer and his passion is to make music.What makes that possible is domestic nursing and personal care that he qualifies through the New Hampshire Medicaid program. Bonnie has a genetic condition, RYR1-related myopathy, which can weaken all the muscles in his body and pose a serious risk to breathing.”I refuse to be in a facility,” he said. “I need to be able to live wherever…
Coordinating healthcare systems for efficiency and collaborationThe seamless integration of evidence-based decision support across Continuum of Care stood out as another important feature of Wolters Kluwer's product. By incorporating insights directly into electronic health records (EHRS) and other existing systems, this tool can help disassemble the silo and enable care teams to work more cohesively.One session, “Salary of Care: Transforming Clinical Decision Support and Patient Engagement with Corporate-grade Uptourdart Solutions,” explored a practical example of integration in this behavior. Participants learned how coordinated tools could not only standardize practices, but also create opportunities for meaningful collaboration and improved patient engagement.Joint…
As anyone wearing a paper hospital gown knows, it can be difficult to feel relaxed while in care. But it doesn't have to be, Rebode said, and patients are within their right to seek what they need to be comfortable. For example, if you are avoiding a doctor because you don't want to step on the scale, say no to the measurement. (You may be asked to provide a weight estimate in your medical record.) If the maze-like process of accessing a new doctor (form stacking, vital signs, patient history) is challenging, talk to office staff about meeting your doctor…
Peach Tree Cornerga., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -Stratix Corporation, an industry leader in Managed Mobility Services (MMS), has released a new study highlighting the pivotal role of mobile technology in the home health sector. Based on insights from 175 home health leaders, this study explores the key challenges facing organizations and how to leverage mobile technology to effectively address these issues. Read how mobile technology is changing safety, staffing and home hygiene efficiency. With the home healthcare industry at a crossroads, research is divided into four key areas: worker safety,…