On Monday, a US District Court judge in Texas threw on Biden-era policies to increase staffing for long-term care facilities participating in Medicaid or Medicare programs.In May 2024, under former President Joe Biden's administration, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a final rule requiring facilities that include approximately 97% of nursing homes, and changed staffing requirements by providing 24-hour licensed nursing services at facilities. The mandate came after the Covid-19 pandemic had a major impact on nursing homes and raised questions about whether sufficient is being done to care for the institution's residents. The Biden administration said it…
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A national campaign to improve pay and recognition for health staff has seen more than 40,000 workers, including healthcare assistants (HCAs) and some nurses, moved onto a higher pay band. The union Unison today gave an update on the success of its Pay Fair for Patient Care campaign, at its annual Health Care Service Group Conference, being held in Liverpool this week. “We all know it takes enormous courage and determination to go out on strike” Helga Pile While the campaign has mostly focused on up-banding HCAs, other professions like nurses, phlebotomists and administration staff have also benefited. Christina McAnea,…
Please listen to the article 3 minutes This audio is automatically generated. Please let us know if you have any feedback. Advice and nine other healthcare providers continue to pressure the White House to exempt medical devices and critical supplies from the Trump administration's ongoing tariff stories. Advamed, one of the largest medical device industry groups, and organizations such as the American Dental Association, American Medical College Association, American Essential Hospitals I sent a letter to Jamie Songlia on April 1st.the White House's top trade negotiator. They outlined several concerns about the impacts involved in the healthcare industry, including supply…
Ohio Health We are proud to announce our honorable Joint Committee's Sustainable Health Care accreditation and further strengthen our commitment to long-term sustainability in environmental management and healthcare. OhioHealth is the first healthcare system in Ohio to receive this certification. Climate pledge. This recognition highlights OhioHealth's ongoing commitment to integrating sustainable practices into all aspects of operation, from leadership-led initiatives to frontline staff contributions.Sustainability is deeply embedded in Ohio Health's mission, ensuring that the healthcare system not only provides exceptional patient care, but also protects the environment for future generations. This commitment ranges to all levels of organizations, from executive…
Nurses and other healthcare workers in Northern Ireland have called to consign the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB) process “to the history books where it belongs” following many years of pay delays. Health and Social Care (HSC) staff, who have consistently battled year-on-year to maintain pay parity with their colleagues in England, have called for the country to adopt the collective bargaining model instead. “Our members have constantly said to the government of Westminster, to all parties of Northern Ireland, that they cannot be left behind” Stephanie Greenwood The calls came during the second day of Unison’s 2025 Health Care…
The seminar, sponsored by the Strategic Alliance of Catholic Studies University on Sick Jubilee and Healthcare World Opportunities, sheds light on the ethical and social aspects of human vulnerability. By Linda Bordoni “Vulnerability is not a limitation, but it is the strength that brings us together and calls for responsibility,” is the central message of research seminars hosted by the Strategic Alliance of Catholic Research Universities. The Australian Catholic University has been promoted and worked with Jubilee in the world of healthcare in collaboration with Jubilee for Jubilee, a seminar on the university's Rome campus on Monday saw the participation…
Please listen to the article 7 minutes This audio is automatically generated. Please let us know if you have any feedback. Diving briefs: The Trump administration handed the Medicare Advantage Plan a massive gift on Monday, significantly outpacing the 2026 payment rate than Biden's regulatory authority sketched. The 5.1% benchmark increase should accelerate margin recovery for privatized Medicare plans, following years of fees they said were inadequate, especially as they were consistent with rising costs of care for older adults. The insurance company's shares skyrocketed after payment notices were announced. The Trump administration was also completed in stages with changes…
Commentary: The first week of April marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of healthcare cybersecurity. Hearing of the House Energy and Commercial Oversight and Investigation Subcommittee on April 1, 2025 – Eating testimony from coordinating Eric Decker of Inter Mountain and Greg Garcia of HSCC (HSCC) highlighted the cybersecurity vulnerabilities of legacy medical habits. (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have raised serious questions about the government's ability to oversee and support national cybersecurity (SC Media's perspective column is written by a trusted community of subject matter experts in SC Media Security. It's myopic to see these…
The European Commission has launched consultations on a January plan of action, designed to strengthen cybersecurity measures for hospitals and healthcare providers. This process calls for input from health professionals, cybersecurity experts, policymakers and the public to develop effective strategies to protect medical data and ensure continuity of health services. These contributions are important for the development of robust strategies and effective solutions to protect sensitive medical data and ensure the uninterrupted operation of health services. Interested stakeholders should submit feedback and suggestions by June 30th, as this collaboration is essential to strengthening the overall cybersecurity framework within the health…
Nurses and other NHS staff in Scotland have been offered an 8% pay rise as part of a new two-year pay deal proposal from the country’s government. If accepted by unions, the offer will see Agenda for Change staff receive a 4.25% increase for 2025-26 and a rise of 3.75% for 2026-27. “It has taken months of pressure from the RCN and other health trade unions to get to this point” Colin Poolman However, it also includes an “inflation guarantee”, which will ensure the increase in pay each year is a minimum of one percentage point higher than average Consumer…