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…
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Evergreen Park, Illinois (WLS) – If you have someone you love in a nursing home, there is an important warning. The facility may have funds in an account for your loved one, but can you have a hard time getting that money?The grieving granddaughter was directed to ABC7 I-Team for a huge fight over thousands of dollars on her late grandmother's nursing home account.ABC7 Chicago is currently streaming 24/7. Click here to watchConsumer Jatonya Harris said he was treating him as “lost the money for a nursing home.” The granddaughter said that thousands of dollars were not given to her…
Better communication between patients and providers leads to better care. Hartford Healthcare in Connecticut partners with the American School for the Deaf to provide face-to-face American Sign Language and other translation services for hearing impaired patients and their peers. The Health System adds a full-time ASL/English medical interpreter to the team to ensure patients are fully involved in conversations, including understanding their providers, asking questions, requesting advice, and more.Interpretation services for Hartford healthcare patients and deaf or hard-hearing peers are available in person or via video. Patients can also use an auxiliary listening device or a qualified notetaker, depending on…
Electronic Health Records (EHRS) are the backbone of clinical decision support. It can streamline the process of recording patient information, reduce errors, and allow for real-time updates. However, on-premises EHR systems have limitations. This is where the cloud comes in. EHRs in the cloud offer additional benefits over traditional on-premises EHR systems, including increased accessibility, reduced costs and increased scalability. They can help healthcare institutions improve the quality and efficiency of care delivery, while also enhancing collaboration between providers and automate security and compliance procedures. Cloud providers have options, but Amazon Web Services (AWS) is on the rise more than…
The average annual annual medical costs for healthcare in four counties was significantly higher than the 2021 statewide average of $9,277. Chicot County had an average annual medical cost of $11,130 for the four counties, 20% higher than the statewide average. Ashley County then cost $10,723 and Drew County at $10,498. Desha County still exceeded the statewide average with an average annual medical cost of $9,680 for the four counties.Medicare and Medicare Advantage Registration and ExpensesNationally, more Medicare eligible residents are opting for alternative Medicare advantage plans over traditional Medicare. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, half (54%) of the…
new york, February 13, 2025 /prnewswire/ – Alliance Home Care, New York Large providers of high-touch private duty home healthcare and their elite nursing department Trusthouse is expanding Bergen County, New Jersey. With nearly 20 years of experience setting the standard for premium in home care, they now offer signature skilled nursing and home health aide services to families seeking the finest care in Garden State. Leading by Grandma Rulisophy®, a philosophy that sets itself apart from other home care institutions, home-disabled persons and trusthouses have built a reputation for maintaining the highest standards in caregiver selection, and aging adults…
The Scottish Government has said it will implement dozens of recommendations aimed at improving the recruitment and retention of nurses and midwives in the country. The Scottish Nursing and Midwifery Taskforce published its final report today, which included a list of 44 suggested actions on topics including safe staffing, education, flexible working and regulatory reform. “We welcome the recommended actions announced today” Colin Poolman The taskforce, which was set up by the devolved administration in 2023, was chaired by Scottish cabinet secretary for health, Neil Gray. Its members included the country’s chief nursing and midwifery officers; representatives from the Royal…
Few healthcare entities are worse than the pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs). These so-called industry intermediaries have attracted significant negative attention to accusations that they have raised prescription drug prices. They have been attacked by pharmaceutical companies, Congress, and even the White House. In January, the Federal Trade Commission accused the three largest PBMs (CVS Caremark, Optum and Express scripts) of increasing drug prices over $7.3 billion over five years. The market share of these three PBMs is approximately 80%. PBMs face many headwinds in navigating not only controversial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, but also intra-industrial critiques from early, small-sized PBMs.…
(WIFR) – The National Rural Health Association is holding a meeting to discuss the challenges of providing healthcare to rural communities.Healthcare leaders discussed workforce initiatives to recruit and retain healthcare providers in rural areas. US Senate Democrat Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) secures $1 billion in American rescue plan for scholarships and loan repayment awards to bring more clinicians into shortage fields I did.The Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act was also introduced, allowing local hospitals to qualify for financial assistance to continue to provide affordable services to their communities.Reports show that over 135 rural hospitals have been closed in the past…
Get ready to start seeing AI summaries across healthcare.getty Imagine a 1990s endocrinologist seeing a new patient in her clinic. First, she reviews the referral letter the PCP faxed over and glances at the patient’s intake form. She then enters the exam room, interviews and examines the patient, and develops a plan. After leaving the room, she scribbles a few sentences on lined looseleaf paper and then checks a few boxes on the order and billing forms. Her office staff files her note in a paper chart, faxes the orders to the lab, and mails the claim to the insurer.…