Coeur D'Alene – The lack of affordable housing and childcare has proven to be a major barrier for people in the healthcare industry in Coeur D'Alene Economic Development Corporation, and was a central topic of discussion at the annual meeting of Coeur D'Alene Economic Development Corporation on Wednesday.About 400 CEOs of Kootenai Health, Heritage Health and Northwest Specialist Hospital heard about both the challenges and success of the local healthcare industry during a panel discussion at the Kool d'Alene Resort.Northwest Specialty CEO Rick Rasmussen said local health providers are losing essential workers as they can't afford local housing and childcare.…
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Issues of transparency and accountability are two reasons why federal and state agencies should be authorized to approve or reject mergers and acquisitions involving nursing homes, according to a report issued Wednesday by the Private Equity Stakeholder Project. PESP says that its recommendations are being made as private equity investors are actively acquiring skilled nursing facilities and currently owning between 5% and 13% of facilities nationwide. However, according to a report entitled “Private Equity continues to acquire nursing homes and continue to go bankrupt,” private equity transactions are difficult to track and sometimes create debts up to the bankruptcy point.…
The healthcare sector is one of the largest sectors in the United States and is not expected to change anytime soon. Health expenditures are expected to reach $5.3 trillion in 2025(0). What is a medical stock?Medical stocks are stocks in public companies that provide products and services in the medical industry. Medical stocks include hospitals and other medical properties, biotech companies, medical device companies, insurance companies, and more.9 Best Healthcare Stocks per Year PerformanceBelow is a list of nine of the best-performing healthcare stocks on the S&P 500, ordered over a one-year performance.Vertex Pharmaceuticals IncSource: Finviz. The data is up…
Long shifts, understaffing and working in teams with a higher proportion of unregistered staff have been linked to greater sickness absence among nurses. The new research from the University of Southampton was based on data from four acute care hospitals in England and more than 18,000 registered nurses and nursing support staff. “Our findings are significant because the nursing workforce is under increasing pressure” Chiara Dall’ora It covered an almost five-year period between April 2015 and February 2020. The researchers, including Dr Chiara Dall’ora and Professor Peter Griffiths, wanted to see if there were any links between sickness rates and…
Content sponsored by Bayada Home Health Care.Home nurses are undergoing change – and more nurses are paying attention.Thanks to personal stories shared on platforms such as Tiktok and YouTube, the new generation of nurses have discovered that home care is not just a stepping stone or a slow pace. It is a dynamic specialization that combines complex clinical skills with deep patient relationships, career flexibility and growth opportunities. In fact, many nurses moving to home care describe it as the “hidden gem” of their profession.Whether you are early in your career or looking for changes in the hospital years or…
Nursing facilities provide critical care to some of Maryland's most vulnerable residents, and it is essential to comply with strict health and safety regulations. According to Maryland's issues, as of the end of March, nearly 60% of the state's 220 nursing homes had been tested within the last 16 months. This is the federal benchmark for timely surveillance. This is a significant improvement from last June, last June, when that threshold was met. However, as some facilities have been in operation for more than four years without comprehensive reviews, the reality remains troubling, and vulnerable residents may be exposed to…
Medical technology has led to a explosion of medical data over the years due to advances and growth in federal and state regulations. While these advancements have been essential to improving physician care, clinical practices are often strained by the requirements to acquire, submit, search, sort, process, and respond appropriately to this healthcare data tsunami, particularly in the quest for patients, payers, peers, and more people that patients, payers, peers, and regulators request each year.Issues regarding data overload, lack of coordination and issues that were not in place at the time have contributed to doctors' burnout. Access, processing and transformation…
The U.S. Supreme Court heard the debate on Monday in a case that could threaten Americans' access to free preventive health services under the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare.The issue is the constitutionality of the US Task Force on Preventive Services, which plays a key role in determining the preventive services that health insurance companies must cover patients without cost. A panel of 16 health professionals appointed by the Health Secretary without confirmation from the Senate, designates dozens of life-saving screenings and treatments as essential preventive care.If a judge upheld a lower court decision, the Health Association said…
An organisation representing community nurses has launched a survey asking nursing staff about the impact of forced demotions. The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) has said it is “concerned” about stories of nurses and nursing support workers having to accept lower-paid or lower-banded jobs. “It is unacceptable that nurses are obliged – formally or informally – to accept jobs at lower pay grades” Crystal Oldman Nursing staff have reported having to take on these new jobs in return for changes to working hours, taking on further education or due to changes to service structures, the QICN said. The QICN…
New features allow health plan care managers to have faster and more efficient outreach so that members can control their health and reduce downstream costs Newark, New Jersey, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -WebMD Ignite, the leading full-service growth partner for healthcare industry organizations, today announced the enhancement of Coach®, Health Plan's industry-leading care management solution. Coach is a comprehensive digital health engagement platform that strengthens health plans to drive ongoing member engagement and interaction. By leveraging a vast library of educational resources, behavioral change techniques, sophisticated campaign development tools and in-depth analysis, coaches help organizations deliver targeted health campaigns, support…