On Thursday, lawmakers introduced a bill that would suspend reductions in Medicare home hygiene reimbursement rates in 2026 and 2027, if passed. The bill, called the Home Health Stabilization Act of 2025, is designed to stabilize home health payments and ensure access to care that allows patients to age in place and avoid facilities. Specifically, the bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to apply positive payment adjustments to offset negative payments contained in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed home health regulations for 2026. Payment rates for 2026 are based on 2025 rates. Kevin…
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Digital Edition: Panel named for review of Welsh maternity and neonatal services 04 September, 2025 By Steve Ford The expert panel charged with carrying out a rapid safety review of all maternity and neonatal services in Wales has been announced by ministers. This area is reserved. Please register for a trial, or subscribe for full access to continue reading. If you are a subscriber, login here. Welcome! To continue reading either: Access your account Log in to your account to access your content on Nursing Times. Get…
Representative Images | Photo Credit: Getty Images/Istockphoto The healthcare industry welcomes the government's move to reduce GST for pharmaceuticals and medical devices, calling it a progressive reform that directly benefits patients by reducing treatment costs, improving affordability and expanding access to essential medical technologies.Although health services provided by doctors, hospitals and diagnostic centres have already been exempt under the GST system, the government has announced a series of GST rationalization measures to promote the health positive tax system, the Ministry of Health said in a statement on Thursday (4th September 2025).”These reforms aim to reduce the costs of pharmaceuticals and…
BIS Research strengthens the healthcare industry with precision-driven primary market research (PMR) and leverages a global network of over 12,000 professionals and over 200 analysts. With validated KOL interviews, patient research and real-time market tracking, BIS enables Pharma, Biotech and MedTech companies to reduce risk, accelerate innovation and achieve faster ROI in emerging and mature markets.BIS research redefines health information through key market research (PMR) and provides validated, real-world data on treatment adoption, patient behavior, and technology uptake. Covering more than 25 therapeutic areas, BIS supports innovators at Pharma, Diagnostics and MedTech to promote sustainable growth around the world, tailoring…
Rairig joins as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development to strengthen Psilera's business and commercial strategyTampa, Florida., September 4, 2025 /prnewswire/ -psilera, Inc. (“psilera”), a biotech company has been appointed to develop groundbreaking treatments for complex neurological disorders Scott W. Larry As executive vice president of corporate development. In this capacity, Raiigh oversees business development, investor relations, and commercialization strategies as the company moves its medication closer to the clinic. Scott W. Larry “Scott's energy and passion for drug development adds him perfectly to his executive leadership team,” the doctor…
Digital Edition: Martha’s rule now rolled out to every acute hospital in England 04 September, 2025 By Emma Baines The patient safety initiative Martha’s Rule has benefitted hundreds of patients in its first year, and is now in place across all acute hospitals in England, according to NHS leaders. This area is reserved. Please register for a trial, or subscribe for full access to continue reading. If you are a subscriber, login here. Welcome! To continue reading either: Access your account Log in to your account to…
Once again, the quintessentially great British tradition of afternoon tea has been celebrated by care homes across the UK, bringing joy, community spirit, and delicious treats to residents nationwide.We are absolutely delighted to announce that The Gables Rest Home in Kidderminster is the winner of this year’s Afternoon Tea Week competition!Manager Kim Northwood said: “We are absolutely thrilled to receive this recognition”. Our fantastic activities were designed by Jess Southall, our fabulous Activity Coordinator, who remarkably was married on Saturday 23rd August but still found time to organise all of this wonderful celebration for our residents. The week was a…
Please listen to the article 7 minutes This audio is automatically generated. Please let us know if you have any feedback. At a House Subcommittee hearing Wednesday, lawmakers expressed concern about whether artificial intelligence is being used properly in healthcare and called for a stronger guardrail to oversee the rapidly evolving technology. “As there is only an increase in the application of AI and machine learning, it is paramount that proper surveillance is applied, as all these innovative advances are being utilized throughout the US healthcare ecosystem.” House Democrats and Republicans said applications ranging from mental health chatbots to advance…
Digital Edition: Lib Dems call for emergency measures to ease A&E pressures 04 September, 2025 By Emma Baines Accident and emergency waiting times in England reached new heights in June and July this year, according to analysis of NHS data carried out by the Liberal Democrats. This area is reserved. Please register for a trial, or subscribe for full access to continue reading. If you are a subscriber, login here. Welcome! To continue reading either: Access your account Log in to your account to access your content…
Home health providers aiming to achieve success under the Home Health Value-Based Purchase (HHVBP) model should implement clinical strategies that will help improve scores. According to Chris Attaya, vice president of product strategy for the Data Analytics Company Strategic Healthcare program, detail-oriented providers who commit to daily and weekly data reviews can see efforts that pay off with notable bonuses. US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expanded its HHVBP nationwide in 2021. This model has been an active demonstration in nine states since 2016 before this expansion. In this model, home health providers are incentivized or penalized according…