Digital Edition: Progress check: is Scotland’s band 5 review delivering 03 September, 2025 By Ella Devereux Thousands of band 5 registered nurses in Scotland are waiting to find out if their roles will be re-banded as part of a landmark review aimed at recognising their specialist skills and responsibilities. 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…
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Too Long; Didn’t Read:In 2025 Surprise clinics should pilot validated AI for imaging, documentation and RCM: expect imaging reads cut from 45 minutes to seconds and RPM to reduce hospitalizations ~38% and ER visits ~51%. Prioritize EHR/FHIR readiness, HIPAA risk assessments, and human‑in‑the‑loop governance. Surprise healthcare leaders should pay attention in 2025 because Arizona is rapidly moving AI from research to real clinics – University of Arizona teams are pushing precision diagnostics and rural access that can reshape care in Maricopa County (University of Arizona AI and Health initiative), statewide policy and workforce efforts are creating governance and training pipelines,…
Digital Edition: Trial confirms ethnicity ‘matters’ for hypertension drug regimens 02 September, 2025 By Steve Ford A UK drug trial has confirmed that ethnicity should be taken into consideration by clinicians when it comes to blood pressure treatments. 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 unlimited access Subscribe today…
IAM Union International President Brian Bryant has appointed Ivy Gaillekar as a special representative of the IAM Healthcare division under Vice President Jody Bennett, an IAM resident. The appointment will come into effect on September 1, 2025. Geilker has won multiple, fierce fighting organizational campaigns since starting Iam Healthcare as an associate organizer. These new members of the Pharmacy Guild/IAM are pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and support staff from multiple Fortune 500 companies, including CVS, Walgreens and Safeway Pharmacy. Before joining IAM Healthcare Staff in February 2024, Geilker served as Senior Lead Organizer for the Colorado Employee Union and led a…
Digital Edition: Longest serving ward sister? Nurse celebrates 40 years in role 02 September, 2025 By Steve Ford A nurse dubbed “inspirational and remarkable” has celebrated 40 years in the same role as a ward sister at a hospital in the West Country. 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.…
The healthcare industry is at an important inflection point. With rising costs and increasing demand, pressure on the global healthcare system is important. AI tools have great potential to transform healthcare systems, but their impact ultimately depends on how thoughtful and effective it is implemented.Possibility to reduce costs through AI prevention and efficiency Development of AI in healthcare requires considerable positive capital investment, but the long-term potential of savings is important, especially when it comes to prevention and early detection.Traditional health care models operate reactively only in patients seeking treatment after developing symptoms. This means that interventions often occur when…
Hospitals and health systems are preparing to talk more with council members about the impact of the grants. Insurance companies have made the issue of inclusion in the funding package that must be passed by the end of the month to avoid government shutdowns as a top priority. And the vast coalition of heavyweights in the health sector that continues to cover Americans is focusing on its efforts this month.”I think September in particular is a really important month,” Brendan Buck, who has led communications to cover Americans, told Statistics. “We're pushing hard to get an extension of the tax…
Breaking barriers to global expansion The Healthcare Accelerator Program will serve as a gateway for international digital health companies seeking to enter the US market. It is considered one of the most complex and highly regulated healthcare landscapes in the world. These programs provide customized support to navigate US compliance standards, understand payer and provider dynamics, and tailor the needs and care delivery model of US patients. Through market-specific mentorship, strategic adoption, and access to a robust health innovation ecosystem, accelerators enable international startups to overcome geographic and regulatory barriers and to expand and impact global ideas where they are…
A new study has revealed the most important factors for ageing positively, according to the lived experiences and views of older adults in England.Research by Nottingham Trent University (NTU) aims to combat society’s negative attitude to ageing and highlight the role of older adults in shaping their own ageing experience – from creating meaningful relationships to giving back.Exploring the theme of “what is positive ageing?”, a group of 15 participants aged between 56 and 86 took part in interviews with psychologists to share how they were living well as they age.The researchers identified key themes in the discussions which highlight…
Automation combined with AI is a great opportunity to harvest together. It's not just a tendency, so stay foreverHarald SchniderSpeakers' Automa+ 2025 lineup includes key experts from top companies who share their expertise in AI implementation: Albocensa, Bayer Austria Ges.MBH, Automators GmbH, Acino Pharma AG, Leti Pharma, Sapio Sciences, Innowise, Cipra LTD, Scarletred Holding Gmbh and more. “Automation combined with AI is a great opportunity to harvest together. It's not just a trend, so it'll stay forever,” said Harald Schnidar, CEO and founder of Scarletred Holding GmbH. There are new AI development and automation procedures, which are installed very quickly…