The latest and most extensive analysis of US healthcare expenditures reveals unprecedented insight into how healthcare costs are distributed across all age groups, with a significant portion being allocated to senior care . In 2019 alone, total US medical expenses reached $3.8 trillion. This is expected to exceed $7 trillion by 2031. A comprehensive survey published in Jama examined expenditures in four payers (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and 3,110 counties that were out of payments – pockets of payments) and 148 health conditions. According to the Washington University School of Medicine's Institute of Health Indicators and Assessment (IHME), more than…
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Thousands of University of California healthcare, research and technology employees vote for strike approval, citing what they described as a systematic, continuing staffing shortage that erodes patient care and hurts research work I did.The approval of the strike occurs amid tensions between university and university professionals and technical employees. Members include nurse case managers, mental health counselors, optometrists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, clinical researchers, IT analysts, and animal health technicians. The union said it plans to strike for a three-day period starting February 26th. A strike can affect operations in hospitals and clinics. UC also has research on cancer, food safety, virology,…
Flowers and cards were delivered to residents of Esteban Community Nursing Facilities by local businesses and groups on Valentine's Day. ESTEVAN – Residents of Esteban Community Nursing Facilities received a heartwarming surprise on Valentine's Day thanks to the generosity of students from local businesses, Esteban Kinet and Esteban General School (ECS). Flowers and cards were delivered to the house, bringing smiles and excitement to residents who were moved by their thoughtful gestures. “The residents were really excited and grateful,” said Veronica Armas, who works in the nursing home's recreational department. “We just want to say how much we appreciate these…
Amb Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE) is proud to announce Emory Healthcare as its latest founding partner, cementing its long-standing relationship that continues to enhance the health and well-being of the Atlanta community. As part of this milestone, Emory Healthcare will serve as Atlanta United's official team healthcare provider and will debut as the club's kit patch partner during the 2025 season. The multifaceted relationships make Emory Healthcare an exclusive category of elite collaborators within AMBSE, highlighting the shared values of excellence, community impact and innovation. The agreement spans numerous strategic assets, including exclusive healthcare designations, prominent branding within the stadium,…
detail Ellis Wild February 14, 2025 India's health services face loss of 2,500 employees in new federal layoffs, with an initial estimate of nearly triple warning top executives of native health organizations nationwide. The cuts will further strain the institutions responsible for providing health care to 2.5 million American Indians and Alaska Native Americans. AC Locklear, interim CEO of the National Indian Health Board (NIHB), told Native News that layoffs threaten healthcare delivery across India's country. Don't miss out on the biggest stories and broken news of the Indian country. Sign up and send reports directly to your inbox every…
The new office will provide primary and immediate care and expand access in South Louisville Published: February 14, 2025 Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Norton Healthcare continues to fulfill its promise to expand access to healthcare by opening a new $2.2 million location at Valley Station in southwest Louisville. The office has approximately 6,000 square feet of space and 14 exam rooms divided into the Norton Community Medical Associates Primary Care, Norton Immediate Care Center and, ultimately, Norton Orthopaedic Institute offices. The new location also has laboratory testing and x-ray features that help healthcare providers diagnose a variety of illnesses…
The Welsh Government has said it is “confident” that it can maintain student nurse numbers in the country even if Cardiff University goes ahead with controversial plans to scrap its nursing degree courses. The comments, from a government spokesperson, followed the publication of the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)’s first data for the 2025-26 application cycle. “We are confident whatever the final decision, alternative plans can be put in place” Welsh Government spokesperson Applicant numbers to nursing courses in Wales increased by roughly 14%, from 3,050 last year to 3,480 as of this year’s January equal consideration deadline. Wales’…
Natalie Davis is the CEO and co-founder, an organization dedicated to making the healthcare system even more equitable. Getty Seeing the public response to healthcare unfolds over the last few years, it feels a little predictable. The rise of the wellness industry, growing but unfounded skepticism about vaccines, general doubts and anger towards our healthcare facilities. And with the recent tragic death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the sentiment of people regarding healthcare in the country is even more important. We've spoken about how over 25,000 people currently map the human experiences of healthcare, but in many cases people…
A man accused of attempting to murder a nurse last month has made his second appearance in court. The defendant, 37-year-old Romon Haque, of Yasmin Gardens, Royton, Oldham, appeared at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court today for a pre-trial preparation hearing. He is accused of the attempted murder of Achamma Cherian, a nurse working at the Royal Oldham Hospital, on the night of 11 January. Ms Cherian, who is understood to have worked as a nurse for more than 20 years, was admitted to hospital after, it was alleged, she was stabbed with a pair of scissors. Haque was arrested…
NHS staff delivered a record 18 million treatments in 2024, as the waiting list fell in December for the fourth month in a row. The overall backlog has dropped again from 7.48 million to 7.46 million, while the estimated number of patients waiting is down from 6.28 million to 6.24 million. Monthly figures show that hardworking NHS staff delivered a record 18 million treatments in 2024, hundreds of thousands (4%) more than in 2023 (17.35 million) and 5% more than in 2019 (17.1 million). In December alone, the NHS carried out 1.33 million treatments, up 6.5% on 1.25 million the…