The future of some international nursing and midwifery associations (INMAs) in the UK hangs in the balance as central funding for the groups has been turned off. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) had been asked to financially support the INMAs going forward, but has declined. “The halt in funding risks driving away skilled professionals who feel unsupported” Rohit Sagoo Previously, INMAs received funding from NHS England via the Florence Nightingale Foundation, but it is understood that this dried up from 2023. INMAs are grassroots groups set up to provide pastoral and professional support to overseas nurses and…
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I-Vt. Sen. Bernie Sanders, of the city hall conversation with CNN's Anderson Cooper, which aired live on the network on Wednesday, called out CNN and “corporate media” and accused the media of not talking about medical issues. Sanders claimed that the American health care system was broken, so Cooper tried to continue the conversation by asking questions from the audience. Sanders pushed back and insisted he wanted to talk about health care. “I know you're going to do that, but I want to talk,” Sanders said. “Sometimes, these issues of healthcare, income and wealth inequality are not spoken in the…
Elmhurst, sick., April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -MedSpeed is a leading provider of same-day logistics services to the healthcare industry and celebrates its 25th anniversary. With around 3,400 employees from 33 states, the company has come a long way from a humble beginning. Chicago- Start up area. The MedSpeed concept is University of Chicago The Booth School of Business was sought to win a new venture challenge. Ultimately, they created a new category of services that would provide last mile logistics and transportation services to the healthcare industry. Before MedSpeed opened the door, medical leaders rarely considered transportation operations when considering…
Jacob Kupietzky is president of Healthcare Transformation, a company dedicated to providing experienced interim executives to hospitals. Getty The shift to remote and hybrid work in healthcare is no longer a temporary adjustment. This is a lasting change. In fact, data shows that last year, 60% of health group leaders planned to maintain their current share of remote and hybrid jobs, while 22% expect them to increase. Between 2019 and 2022, the proportion of remote employees in healthcare increased by more than 135% due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This forced the industry to rethink traditional working models. While frontline patient…
Renato de Leon, executive director of the Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre (ANRC), a nonprofit Jamaica Plain, was recently sworn in as a member of Massachusetts Nursing Home Administrator on April 2nd. “We are extremely proud of Renato de Leon,” said Betsy Mullen, Chief Operating Officer of Legacy Lifecare, an affiliate member of ANRC. “It's an incredible honor to work as a nursing home administrator in Massachusetts. Ren's leadership, vision and insights have been invaluable in guiding ANRC residents and staff. Clearly, his intuitive understanding of long-term care is a huge asset to our organization.” De Leon brings 25 years…
Image credit: Getty Images on Unsplash The United States is currently at a political crossroads as recent policy changes threaten to unravel decades of advances towards healthcare equity and accessibility. Healthcare is a battlefield for competing political and economic ideologies, with each administration leaving its mark. However, as new policies emerge, the problems remain. Is the current political change simply the latest iteration of a familiar cycle or is it representing a deeper erosion of basic healthcare reforms? Under the Trump administration, health policy supports deregulation, consumer choice, and cost-cutting initiatives, often leading to an increase in the number of…
Maryville, Illinois. (First Alert 4) – Nursing facilities in Maryville, Illinois are closed amid allegations of abuse and neglect.First Alert 4 has received notifications from the Medicare & Medicaid Services Center (CMS), published on April 2nd.According to the notice, the facility was unable to comply with multiple Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements significantly. The agency cited abuse, neglect, exploitation, quality of life and quality of care.First Alert 4 visited the facility on Monday. The front door of the building was locked. A letter on the door confirmed the closure.We reached out to the number left at the door to learn…
GE Healthcare (NASDAQ:GEHC) appointed Jeannette Banks as President and CEO of Effective Patient Care Solutions on May 1, 2025. Bringing 30 years of global healthcare industry experience, Bankes serves as Senior Vice President and President of the global franchise, overseeing product development and commercialization that oversees product development and vision healthcare.The appointment was announced by Peter Arduini, president and CEO of GE Healthcare. GEHealthcare highlighted Banks' proven leadership and extensive experience with public healthcare companies. She previously held a senior leadership position at Boston Scientific and Merck. Banks is based in Waukesha,…
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The original sponsor of the law to prevent federal staffing from taking effect said Wednesday that it plans to force the bill to pass even after a judge overturned the rules this week. Rep. Michelle Fishbach (R-MN) explained her plans to the leading members who gathered in Washington, DC for a major lobbying event. She said Monday that US District Judge Matthew J. Caxmalick's ruling in favour of the American Medical Association, Reading Age and four Texas Nursing Facilities was “great” and “a big step in the right direction.” However, Fishbach also said he expects the Department of Health and…