Ignored and unsafe: New research reveals flaws in intrusive nursing homes across the United States A new study by Bader Scott ranked states based on data from nursing facilities reporting defects for assessing quality of care. Many states fail to provide the quality care that older loved ones deserve, causing families to worry about their safety and well-being. California, Washington and New Mexico are among the states with the worst nursing homes, a new ranking reveals. The study, conducted by injury lawyer Bader Scott, examined data on nursing facilities that mentioned defects ranked in nursing home quality. When it comes…
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The saying “not all heroes wear capes” is certainly true to healthcare workers in the community. Community Health Workers (CHWs) are frontline public health workers with living experience and local knowledge, and are particularly effective at supporting individuals through health education, care navigation, personal advocacy and resource links. Often they work in a neighborhood clinic, community-based organization, churches, residential facilities, schools, and engage in telephone and video calls. Above all, they help build trust, understand the needs and interests of their clients, and overcome social determinants of health (SDOH) challenges (housing, food access, transportation, etc.). Their approach is most importantly…
IT leaders need to enable real-time collaboration between healthcare providers and social services organizations. As healthcare moves towards value-based care, seamless data exchange and cross-sector coordination will become essential for care and cost reductions. That's what Halima Ahmadi-Montecalvo, Vice President of Research and Evaluation at Unite US, must say, will be entering HIMSS 25 weeks. Unite Us is a technology vendor designed to streamline social care programs for greater impact and is located at booth 2216. Ahmadi-Montecalvo will speak at 2pm on Tuesday, March 4th at Venetian, Level 5, Palazzo J, in an educational session entitled “SDOH Program Design, Technology,…
Intersystems have been on the scene for a long time since 1978, with technology trends coming and going. Artificial intelligence is a lasting force and is a potential for a major transformation in healthcare. So, at this year's HIMSS25, the company is particularly focused on “helping clients build the best possible foundation for deploying generated AI.” “We plan to highlight the importance of having comprehensive and clean data and the tools to manage it well, including interoperability, identity management, connectivity to the entire ecosystem of related health and care, and data management capabilities that build and deploy your own AI…
BriefsPrime Healthcare, a California-based national healthcare system, said it has acquired eight Chicago Regional Hospitals.The national system also said it will take over several senior living and care facilities in Chicago and surrounding suburbs.Prime Healthcare has pledged to invest millions of dollars in improving and upgrading facilities.The California-based healthcare company has officially acquired eight hospitals and several senior living and care facilities in the Chicago area.Prime Healthcare, which already operates hospitals and other facilities in 14 states, announced its acquisition on Saturday.Major changes in healthcareWhat we knowThe Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board approved the acquisition after an extensive…
Elon Musk is not known for etching words. And when he recently took him to X (formerly Twitter) and asked why the US couldn't afford medical care, he got an answer he might not have expected. Rather than simply responding, billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban laid out a poignant criticism of the system and identified seven key reasons why healthcare costs are out of control.More Information: Two Ways Elon Musk Access to the US Treasury May affect Social Security Read next: 6 Subtlely genius moves, all wealthy people make money with moneyMask's original question: “Should Americans Shouldn't Get Value for Money?”…
Break-off to the three Walgreens Boots Alliance companies will leave their rivals …(+) An effort to package multiple health services together in sales to employers and insurance companies. This photo features an aerial view outside the Walgreens Store, which will be held on January 4th, 2024 in San Pablo, California. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Getty Images The split of Walgreens into three companies leaves the industry trend of integrating healthcare services. Last week, the report that Walgreens parent Parent Walgreens Boots Alliance will split into three businesses includes a sale or spin-off of Boots UK. It has over 1,800 stores overseas.…
NORTH CHARLSTON, S.C. (WBTV) – An 84-year-old man allegedly killed another person in a South Carolina nursing home on Thursday has been charged with murder.Police say the suspect in the murder occurred around 5:30am at North Haven Residential Care in North Charleston.Police said Harry Rivers, the 84-year-old suspect, will kill another resident and die. The officers gave no potential motivation.A police spokesman told Sister Bureau WCSC that firefighters and paramedics tried to save the victim but failed. Officials have not released the victim's name or age yet.Rivers was arrested late in the morning and taken to Alcannon detention center. Prison…
Late last year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) took a bold step towards modernizing medical data exchange by completing a trusted exchange framework and common agreement (TEFCA). The initiative aims to increase equity, innovation and interoperability by encouraging the safe exchange of electronic health records (EHRs). At its heart, TEFCA democratized access to healthcare data, enabling patients, healthcare providers and researchers to benefit from seamless, standardized information sharing. However, under the new presidential administration, the future of this initiative is uncertain. Skepticism, directing regulatory priorities and skepticism towards broad health care reform, suggests that TEFCA's vision…
Headquartered in North Chicago, Illinois, Abbvie Inc. (ABBV) is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and sells medicines from around the world. Valued at $361.9 billion from its market capitalization, the company discovers and develops medicines and treatments that solve health problems across immunology, oncology, aesthetics, neuroscience and eye care. Companies over $200 billion are commonly referred to as “megacap stocks,” and ABBV certainly fits that description, with its market capitalization exceeding this threshold, reflecting the substantial size, impact and advantage of the general pharmaceutical manufacturer industry. ABBV stands out in the field of immunology and oncology, featuring an…