Diving briefs: On Monday, a federal judge in Texas defeated controversial Biden-era policies. This attempted to increase staffing in nursing homes and registered nurses attempted to request nurses who are registered around the clock. Judge Matthew Caxmalick said the policy was “admired” in its goal of improving the quality of nursing homes, but said HHS ultimately surpassed its authority in issuing the rules. The plaintiffs, nursing home trade organizations, including the American Medical Association and Leading Age, supported the decision on Monday. The group argues that staffing requirements are too cumbersome and could lead to the closure of nursing homes.…
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According to the latest market research survey published by P&S Intelligence, the global smart home healthcare market is poised for significant growth, increasing from USD 29.302 billion in 2024 to USD 91.192 billion by 2032, reflecting a combined annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.33%.This surge is driven primarily by an expansion of the geriatric population, escalating prevalence of chronic and orthopedic diseases, rising healthcare costs, and an increasing trend towards personalized healthcare solutions. Technological advances, particularly the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in home health, and the increasing adoption of mobile health (MHealth) technology, have further driven market…
Nurses and other NHS staff are being increasingly harassed by patients who film them with phones and threaten to post the footage online, new research has suggested. A survey of thousands of UK healthcare workers by Unison revealed that one in seven have experienced unwanted and intrusive filming or photography in the last year. “Harassing NHS workers through social media, or threatening to post material online, is completely unacceptable” Christina McAnea The union said the incidents were leaving staff feeling unsettled, intimidated, fearful and vulnerable while trying to do their jobs. The results of the survey were unveiled to coincide…
A federal judge on Monday abandoned the mandate of staffing at national nursing homes and considered how to quickly shift providers and use freedom from flexible requirements to restructure and modernize the workforce. Judge Matthew J. Kaxmalick of the U.S. District Court in Northern Texas found four nursing homes, the American Medical Association and Reading Wedges, and found that the 24/7 requirement for registered nurses exceeded the authority of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. “The court has confirmed that CMS does not have the authority to issue such staffing requirements — only Congress does. Therefore, we are now…
01 Manual payment systems are slowing the healthcare industry, creating inefficiencies. As other sectors embrace digital tools, healthcare’s lag highlights the urgent need for modernization. 02 Digital healthcare payments are revolutionizing the industry, with major players adopting modernized systems. While the sector is poised for rapid growth, adoption gaps remain, presenting opportunities for further innovation. 03 Modernizing payments in healthcare is delivering greater speed, efficiency and convenience. For providers, digital payments help improve cash flow, reduce risk and streamline operations. Patients, in turn, benefit from seamless and hassle-free digital transactions. 04 PYMNTS Intelligence interviews Saurabh Joshi, President of CSG Forte,…
CNN – A federal judge in Texas resolved the controversial Biden administration rules on Monday that had called for nursing homes to strengthen nursing staff over the next few years. U.S. District Judge Matthew Kakusmalik said nursing home staffing and other flaws “deserve an effective response, but the regulatory response must be consistent with legislation in Congress that governs congressional nursing homes.” “It's rooted in admirable goals, but the final rules must be consistent with Congressional law,” writes Kaxmalick, appointee of President Donald Trump. The Biden administration completed its initial minimum staffing restrictions for nursing homes in April last year.…
Bill Maher doubted that former New York governor Andrew Cuomo could overcome nursing home handling during the coronavirus pandemic when he discussed his mayor's aspirations.The “real-time” host spoke to former CNN host Chris Cuomo, Cuomo's brother, about the former governor's bid for the New York City mayor on Sunday's “Club Random” podcast. Cuomo has led a poll against other Democratic candidates and current New York mayor Eric Adams, who ran the party as independence, but Maher suggested that his past Covid-19 orders could come back to plague him.”I don't think he's going to pass the nursing home,” Maher said before…
Rep. Gary Drinkwater is in talks with school board chair Republican Rep. Barbara Bagshaw before the start of a hearing in Augusta on two bills on reducing vaccine requirements at Maine schools. Brianna Soukup/Portland Press Herald Augusta – At Monday's hearing on two bills rolling back Maine's school vaccine requirements, public health officials and health professionals urged lawmakers to maintain the state's vaccination laws, but parents who chose not to vaccinate their children claimed that families would block access to education. The first bill, Ld 174, sponsored by R-Milford's Rep. Gary Drinkwater, will restore religious vaccine exemptions. The second Ld…
Congressional Republican plans to cut health care to fund tax gifts for the ultra-rich people will be harmful to care for everyoneDAVIS, Calif. – On Friday, Yol adanana, the patient advocacy group for Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Chief Action Officer/Chief Community Health Officer, UC Davis Health Dr. Bruce Lee Hall, interim deputy prime minister of Europe County Supervisor Sheila Allen and patient advocate Kate Radish. The speaker warned that Congressional Republican plans to cut at least $880 billion from the budget funding Medicaid to fund tax credits for the ultra-rich people would destroy local access to care for everyone.”Congressional Republicans…
Jefferson City, Missouri – A Missouri Circuit Court judge held that the health care provider did not violate two state laws related to legislative funding.Cole County Circuit Judge Cotton Walker made the decision Monday in favour of the Missouri Department of Social Services, as well as the Hannibal Regional Health System.The lawsuit filed by Atlanta, Missouri, in September 2024 by resident Tina Binder alleges that the state legislature awarded $15 million in funds to the Hannibal area.Binder alleged that HRHS was a healthcare facility and therefore violated the law.According to court documents, the money outlined in the 2011 House Bill…