The future of healthcare The Orange County Business Journal convened a panel of respected healthcare leaders at the 2025 Healthcare Roundtable to provide a robust discussion of the evolving healthcare landscape, innovation, accessibility and leadership in the region. Participants include: Barry Arbuckle, MemorialCare Robert T. Brathwaite, Hoag Phil Franks, oc Michael Hun, Kaloptima Health Chad T. Lefteris, UCI Health Dawn Maroney, Alignment Health Kim Mikes, Orthopedic Research Institute Kim MirStien, Choco Region, Radical Children's Health Payman Roshan, Kaiser Permanente Orange County Emmanuel Schwartzman, Chapman University Stephen E. Thorne IV, PDS Health Annette M. Walker, Hope Orange County Discussion topics included…
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When Oracle Corp. announced it was moving its global headquarters to Nashville, it amplified the growing reputation of the music city as a medical company's magnet.Stephanie Coleman, president and CEO of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, says Oracle's move to Nashville should expand the reputation of the music city as a healthcare company's hub. Oracle says it focuses on healthcare and the tech giant won Cerner in 2022. Wanting to be close to other healthcare companies and talent, Oracle is moving its world headquarters to 65 acres of Nashville roads near the new stadium being built for the Tennessee Titan.…
Several Maryland entities are united in order to form what is called “strike forces” and address the “systemic obstacles” of long-term care. This is a critical example of overreach. The new law enforcement unit is the direct result of a nursing home investigation that found it provided fraudulent care to Medicaid beneficiaries. The Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre attracted the attention of authorities in 2022 following complaints. According to a press release from the Attorney General's Office, investigations by the state's Medicaid fraud and vulnerable victims' units revealed that the facility violated Maryland's false health claims law by providing “substandard”…
Supply chains are vital for businesses as they facilitate the flow of goods and services from raw materials to the end consumer, impacting efficiency, cost, customer satisfaction, and overall profitability. A disruption in the supply chain can throw a company’s operations into disarray, but also has serious impacts on customers. But supply chain disruptions seem to be more common than ever, posing increasing challenges for all industries. On April 3, Boise State University business and nursing students and faculty gathered with community members to explore supply chain issues at the spring 2025 Business Ethics Roundtable. The event was co-sponsored by…
NEWPORT CITY – On Saturday, April 12, 2025, about 100 individuals marched from a rally in the city buildings on the streets and in the return city building parklets, allowing us to hear them recite health care as a human rights. Larry's speakers highlighted the key role of North Country Hospital in providing timely care in emergencies. Dr. Andrea Dale noted that the nearest facility is two hours away at the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVM) or Dartmouth. The Northern Country does not provide all specialized services, but its care is essential for critical moments. “We may be seeing…
Dr. Tom Sherman Your health allows you to work in a good paying job, spend time with your loved ones and enjoy your well-earned retirement. But now, the Trump administration in Congress and Republicans are putting health care at risk that allows it to fund tax cuts for the wealthy. Inbox Send unbiased, non-commercial watchdog news directly to your inbox. They are threatening to cut down programs, such as Medicare and Social Security, which many Americans have worked to pay for for decades.Literally, it will cost your money and give it to the billionaire. Imagine your world where you or…
The proposal to create an independent medical tax on Human Island is a “realistic” way to generate revenue, the Finance Minister said. Alex Allinson defends the proposal to introduce fired collections from groups representing Medic. Man Medical Society Island said such tax plans should be abandoned in support of the alternative measures they advocated to “restructure and reform” Manx Care.However, Allinson said costs “are rising year by year” and “it's realistic, so we need to consider ways to generate extra revenue.”The Treasury said taxation could generate up to £28 million per year with additional funds for future health services.New claims,…
Study designThis study is a prospective observational pilot study evaluating the feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and impact of a mobile telemedicine system in underserved rural areas of Hungary. Rather than strictly following a predefined telemedicine or healthcare delivery framework, we adapted our approach to the specific challenges and needs of the target population to maximize effectiveness. Our methodology was shaped by practical considerations and real-world constraints, ensuring that the intervention was both feasible and responsive to the local healthcare landscape. The study was conducted over a six-month period (April–October 2023), assessing healthcare utilization, new diagnoses, and patient&doctor satisfaction.The districts included in this…
The sun shined brightly with the signature OSF Healthcare Brown and white logo adorning the Illinois State University Athletic Indoor Practice Center. This is a facility located near 79,000 square feet just north of Horton Field House, which includes a 100-yard football field with one end zone.The kids played a variety of games and were engaged to the student-athletes in a heated, expandable, dual-membrane fabric air dome designed for use by Redbird student-athletes all year round. There is also artificial turf that matches the current surface of Hancock Stadium. The Open House celebration took place before the Illinois State Football…
President Donald Trump's firing at the Department of Health and Human Services includes an entire office setting federal poverty guidelines. This determines whether you are eligible for health programs such as Medicaid, food assistance, childcare, and other services. A small team with technical data expertise worked in the HHS assistant secretary's office for planning and evaluation. Their fires reflected others throughout the HHS, coming without warning and confusing as to why they were “rif'sed”.”I think they've removed the offices that have the word 'data' or 'statistics',” said one social scientist who agreed that KFF Health News would not name it…