A nurse who helped lead early clinical trials of Viagra and later played a key role in the Covid-19 research response has marked her retirement by speaking to Nursing Times about the importance of raising the profile of research nursing. Ruth Hulbert stepped down earlier this year from her role as lead research nurse at East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust but said she remains “very passionate” about the research nursing. “There’s definitely a drive to get more nurses into research” Ruth Hulbert Ms Hulbert, who retired after 40 years in the nursing profession, started her training at the Bromley School…
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PALM BEACH, Fla., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FN Media Group News Commentary – The global telehealth market has been substantially growing over the past years and is expected to continue this growth well into the future. A report from Grand View Research said that: “The global telehealth market size was estimated at USD 123.26 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 455.27 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 24.68% from 2025 to 2030. North America dominated the telehealth market with the revenue share of 46.58% in 2024. The market is primarily driven by the increasing…
A charity that oversees the creation and coordination of specialist children’s nursing posts around the UK has been given more than £100,000 to boost nurse numbers. The Alexion Charitable Foundation, a non-profit offshoot of AstraZeneca Rare Disease, announced this week that it would be giving the substantial grant to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity. “Every family deserves to access the specialist care and support they need” Louise Griew The charity, via its Roald Dahl nurse programme, raises money to fund clinical nurse specialist posts to support children with serious illness and rare diseases at hospitals across the UK for the…
On Thursday, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the law to extend the home exemption, a source of serious uncertainty for the home health industry. The Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act allows hospitals to successfully complete their home hospital program for another five years if they pass. We also tailor studies that focus on efficacy, quality and patient satisfaction related to home care. “Innovative care models, such as providing acute care through home hospitals, provide patients with low cost and high quality care,” Rep. Lloyd Smucker, one of the lawmakers who introduced the bill, said in a statement. “Expanding this…
This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Everyone in the home-based care industry is trying to catch their breath after what appears to be a significant blow to the American health care system, including the release of the CY 2026 home health proposed payment rule by CMS on June 30 and the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) last Friday. The CMS payment rule forecasts a 6.4% reduction in Medicare payments to home health agencies in 2026, totaling an estimated $1.135 billion decrease compared to 2025. Meanwhile, the OBBB included more than $1 trillion in Medicaid…
Patients are being put at risk when leaving hospital due to serious failures in how clinical information is electronically shared with community nursing teams, a new report has warned. Community nurses are often missing “vital information” about diagnoses, medications, and follow-up care, leading to delays or errors in treatment, according to the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB). “Our report is specifically calling for stronger oversight and accountability to ensure critical information is reliably communicated” Nick Woodier The arm’s length government body today (10 July) published a report into the risks associated with the electronic discharge summary – the main…
ASW. Carol Murphy Slam impacts the GOP spending bill on the healthcare industry (Trenton) – Rep. Carol Murphy (D-Burlington), chairman of the Congressional Health Committee, has issued the following statement regarding the signing of the federal GOP Expenditure Bill: “The ironically named “Big Beautiful Building” was passed on the eve of Independence Day and was signed on July 4th at a Republican celebration. However, this law will cause serious harm to our country and, more specifically, to the people of New Jersey. “In New Jersey, an estimated 1.8 million people are registered with Medicaid through Family Care in New Jersey.…
ASW. Carol Murphy Slam impacts the GOP spending bill on the healthcare industry (Trenton) – Rep. Carol Murphy (D-Burlington), chairman of the Congressional Health Committee, has issued the following statement regarding the signing of the federal GOP Expenditure Bill: “The ironically named “Big Beautiful Building” was passed on the eve of Independence Day and was signed on July 4th at a Republican celebration. However, this law will cause serious harm to our country and, more specifically, to the people of New Jersey. “In New Jersey, an estimated 1.8 million people are registered with Medicaid through Family Care in New Jersey.…
A shortage of nurse educators with experience in primary and community settings could derail the government’s ambition to enhance community care and reduce hospital dependency, warns a report. The Council of Deans of Health has today published research on the state of the academic educator workforce across nursing and midwifery in UK universities and colleges. “A sustainable and properly supported academic workforce is essential to providing the health care professionals of the future” Ed Hughes The findings have set out several key factors impacting recruitment and retention of nursing and midwifery educators, including skill and expertise gaps, financial constraints and…
The global AI healthcare market is rising sharply. It is reportedly expected to reach more than $180 billion by 2030.Whether it eases the administrative burden on physicians, acts as a patient's initial contact point, or rapidly integrates into medical research and diagnosis, AI has the potential to transform the healthcare sector. According to the American Medical Association, two in three doctors use AI, an increase of 78% compared to 2023.No. 5 of the Fortune 500, CVS Health is a leading player in the healthcare industry with the largest chain of pharmacies in the country. The company also provides clinical services…