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NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue Strengthens New York City's Special Pathogen Preparedness through Specialized Hands-On Training
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue today hosted around fifty health care workers from NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem, and NYC
Examining Latino youth mental health in the age of ICE raids
After the recent deaths of two young Latino men by suicide, youth mental health care professionals reflect on the ongoing mental health crisis happening among Latino children and adolescents.
Inside Broward County’s battle for health care real estate
Broward County’s health care giants are racing to snap up real estate, competing for space amid rapid population growth and development. The county’s health care map, long dominated by a neatly defined duopoly between taxpayer funded hospital districts Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System, is changing as an outpatient construction boom floods the market with new facilities and health care systems look beyond traditional medical real estate to expand their portfolios. But with prime development sites growing scarce, the county has emerged as a medical development battleground, with systems jockeying for land, market share and the opportunity to redraw the […]
HHS’s Elimination of Disparate Impact to Determine Discrimination: Potential Implications for Health and Health Care
This brief provides background on Title VI, summarizes the key changes in the 2026 final rule, and discusses the potential implications for racial and ethnic health disparities.
$2.8M lifeline buys time for Bangor nonprofit health provider
Penobscot Community Health Care said it is no longer pursuing an imminent Chapter 11 filing after getting $2.8 million in state funding.
Oregon Universal Health Plan Group Hastens To Meet Deadline
A few weeks ago, it looked like the board tasked with giving lawmakers the template for government-run universal health care plan would get until December to finish its big report. It turns out it had to move faster.
How Maine's next governor may change health care policy
A look at the health care plans put forward by Bobby Charles, Hannah Pingree and Rick Bennett.
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on GSK, Terumo and more in the latest Market Talks covering the health care sector.
Penobscot Community Health Care avoids bankruptcy with $2.8 million from rural health program
PCHC says the funding will help with a transition to a new electronic medical records system and alternative payment models.
Guest column: Bringing health care concerns directly to policymakers
Mountain Family Health Centers hosted a roundtable discussion Sept. 27 with attendees holding tremendous influence over our health care system. Those who joined the discussion were Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet...
Opinion | Screens Are Not the Problem
If we make screens the villain, then we let the people who control children’s health care — Congress, insurers and health systems — off the hook for their failures.
Rising health care costs: 3 changes that could make a difference
We know rising health care costs continue to put pressure on employers. But businesses don’t have to face these challenges alone.
HISD will cut health care plans from 7 to 4 as higher premiums hit employees in 2027
HISD employees will have fewer medical plans to choose from in 2027 and will have to pay higher premiums, though the district has said a 4% pay increase will help cover them.
Building momentum for new health care price transparency laws
Consumers and employers emphasize the power of competition to lower prices
UTHSC expansion aims to grow Tennessee's health care workforce
UT Health Sciences broke ground on a new building designed to fill a crucial need for more medical professionals in Tennessee.
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Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr., D-N.J., today released their latest report spotlighting the consequences of Donald Trump and Republicans’ health care cuts, with a focus on the fallout of the Republican Big Ugly Bill.
New Legislation Would Close Loopholes in No Surprises Act, Alleviate Pressure on Health Premiums
This solution is urgently needed for payers and for the public that rank health care costs as their top concern.
Consumer Groups Call on Congress to Act on Health Care Price Transparency, Beyond the Trump Administration’s Data Cleanup Announcement Today
Congress should pass legislation to create a federal standard in law that stops hospitals and insurers from skirting price transparency rules.
A $50 Billion Health Fund and Rural America’s Internet Gaps
Awards from a $50 billion federal rural health fund included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act from July 2025 are now paying for digital health care records and home monitoring devices. But whether
Attacks on Health Care in the occupied Palestinian territory (01-15 September 2026)
Situation Report in English on occupied Palestinian territory about Health, Protection and Human Rights and more; published on 8 Oct 2026 by Insecurity Insight
SEVEN FEATHERS HEALTH: St. Pierre aims to help those in need and inspire the next generation
The drive for Dr. Dakota St. Pierre’s career is quite simple, to serve people in need, transform a health care system he views flawed and inspire young people who are
AI in Health Care Moves Toward More Autonomous Roles
Federal health agencies are testing AI applications that move into patient care typically handled by physicians. And recent research suggests people may place more trust in conversational AI, while false claims attributed to authoritative sources can increase willingness to share them.
Warner pitches health care expansion as he preps for swan song
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia is leaning into a major expansion of U.S. health insurance coverage as he prepares for what’s likely to be his final term in office, in contrast to his earlier years on Capitol Hill marked by a more centrist approach to health care. With health coverage for airport workers being […]
Pa.’s only governor debate spotlights voter ID, gas prices, health care and Donald Trump
In their only debate this year, Gov. Josh Shapiro on Wednesday sought to tie Republican challenger Stacy Garrity to Trump administration policies affecting...
St. Mary’s Health Care System opens new facility
St. Mary’s Health Care System opened a new medical office building Tuesday on Hog Mountain Road in Watkinsville, according to a press release. The new facility houses three St. Mary’s
Jaya Aysola’s Remarks from UN Panel on Health Care for the Disabled
Speaking on a panel at the SDG Media Zone inside the United Nations headquarters in New York City, LDI Senior Fellow Jaya Aysola, MD, MPH, discussed the ways health care delivery practices currently…
Pa. election 2026: Where Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity stand on health care, abortion, trans rights and more
Pennsylvania’s governor will face a challenging health care environment next year as hundreds of thousands lose coverage.
‘Medicare for All’ Is Back. Now Comes the Hard Part.
At a time when more than 100 million Americans carry medical debt, it’s easy to get behind a promise of free, or free-ish, no-hassle health care. But turning an inspirational slogan into law gets gnarly.
North East Ambulance Service predicts mental health spike
North East Ambulance Service says mental health care needs will rise over the next few years.
Johnson Meets With Veterans in Austin to Discuss Health Care, Affordability
Johnson Meets With Veterans in Austin to Discuss Health Care, Affordability
Gas, health care, utilities: high costs squeeze US midterm voters
Former US steelworker Denise Barber retired three years ago, but steep gasoline prices and family healthcare needs are making the Ohio resident consider returning to part-time work to make ends meet."...
Opus College of Business Faculty Member Delivers Keynotes From Twin Cities to Cameroon - Newsroom
Christopher Wong Michaelson recently delivered three keynote talks exploring meaningful work, responsible business and professional ethics across business, health care and public relations.
UT symposium explores AI’s growing role in future of health care
Some of the biggest names in health care, technology and research gathered at the University of Texas this week to discuss how artificial intelligence is already changing the way patients receive c…
Sonoma County issues masking order for some health facilities ahead of flu and cold season
Starting Nov. 1, personnel and visitors will be required to wear masks in patient care areas of certain health care facilities that serve people at higher risk of severe illness, including skilled nursing and long-term care facilities,…
Health Officer issues mask order in specified health care facilities, encourages residents to get vaccinated for flu and COVID-19
To protect against the elevated risk of respiratory virus-related illnesses, such as COVID and flu, during the fall and winter, Sonoma County’s Health Officer Dr. Mia Shim issued a health order requiring health care personnel and others to mask in patient care areas of specified health care facilities. The health order, designed to protect the most vulnerable people in our community, will be in effect from Nov. 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027.
Opinion | Shaul: Missouri Employers Need More Choices to Control Health Care Costs
For Missouri grocers, the rising cost of health care isn't an abstract policy debate. It's a cost they deal with every month as they work to provide health insurance for their employees and their families.
University of Delaware leads $21M program exploring AI in health care
A five-year program centered at the University of Delaware will explore how AI could help medical experts improve physical rehabilitation.
KFF Midterms Data Presentation: What Do Voters Think About Health Care Now?
Join KFF for a virtual event at Noon ET on Wednesday, October 14, featuring KFF public opinion and survey experts who will provide analysis and insights on the latest findings from recent public opinion surveys about health care issues in advance of the midterms, including current public sentiment about Medicare-for-All and how it compares historically. After the presentation, experts will take questions from attendees.
Crowley, Tiffany offer opposing health-care plans | Election 2026
Health care costs are squeezing Wisconsin families — and the candidates for governor have very different ideas about what to do.
Spartz Named Health Care Legislator of the Year
MUNCIE, IN — Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (IN-05) was named Legislator of the Year by the Indiana Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) at its annual conference in Muncie.
$138 million hospital project to expand behavioral health care in Greenville
A $138 million behavioral health hospital project on Old Easley Bridge Road in Greenville is expected to expand care for children and adults in the Upstate.
$138M project to expand behavioral health care in Greenville
FOX Carolina's Anna Arinder has the details.
Alpharus Health Expands Access to Mental Health Services Across Illinois
Chicago, IL, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpharus Health is expanding access to mental health care across Illinois by bringing comprehensive behavioral health services to 11 of its 13 community outpatient clinics. Alpharus Health now offers outpatient mental health treatment services in Aurora, Bloomington, Carbondale, Chicago, Downers Grove, Gurnee, Jacksonville, Joliet, Peoria, Springfield, and Swansea. Alpharus Health also offers virtual mental health treatment for all Illinois resident
Senate passes healthcare cybersecurity bill after 190 million impacted by Change Healthcare breach
The Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026 was passed by unanimous consent last week, potentially expanding federal cyber requirements for healthcare organizations.
SAS helps illuminate the health impact of solar power in rural Uganda
/PRNewswire/ -- Global data and AI leader SAS helped Let There Be Light International better understand how solar electrification affects health care and daily...
Naples Comprehensive Health Names Danny Hogan Chief Financial Officer
Naples, Fla., Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) announced today that Danny Hogan has been named its next Chief Financial Officer. Hogan joined the organization on Oct. 5. Hogan brings extensive health care finance and operational leadership experience to NCH. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer, Shared Services and Integrated Operations, at Bon Secours Mercy Health, a $14 billion nonprofit health system with 47 hospitals across the United States and
Tecsys Pledges $5 Million to Prisma Health's New Behavioral Health Hospital
Tecsys Inc. (TSX: TCS), a leading provider of supply chain management solutions for health care and distribution, announced a $5 million pledge to support the new Prisma Health Behavioral Health Hospital in Upstate South Carolina. The gift,...
Former nursing supervisor back in court for Bickford Health Care death
A former nursing supervisor accused in the death of a 93-year-old Bickford Health Care resident is expected in court Wednesday, eight months after the woman was found dead outside the facility.
Former nursing supervisor back in court for Bickford Health Care death
A former nursing supervisor accused in the death of a 93-year-old Bickford Health Care resident is expected in court Wednesday, eight months after the woman was found dead outside the facility.
Former nursing supervisor back in court for Bickford Health Care death
A former nursing supervisor accused in the death of a 93-year-old Bickford Health Care resident is expected in court Wednesday, eight months after the woman was found dead outside the facility.
Former nursing supervisor back in court for Bickford Health Care death
A former nursing supervisor accused in the death of a 93-year-old Bickford Health Care resident is expected in court Wednesday, eight months after the woman was found dead outside the facility.
Former nursing supervisor back in court for Bickford Health Care death
A former nursing supervisor accused in the death of a 93-year-old Bickford Health Care resident is expected in court Wednesday, eight months after the woman was found dead outside the facility.
Former nursing supervisor back in court for Bickford Health Care death
A former nursing supervisor accused in the death of a 93-year-old Bickford Health Care resident is expected in court Wednesday, eight months after the woman was found dead outside the facility.
Former nursing supervisor back in court for Bickford Health Care death
A former nursing supervisor accused in the death of a 93-year-old Bickford Health Care resident is expected in court Wednesday, eight months after the woman was found dead outside the facility.
Former nursing supervisor back in court for Bickford Health Care death
A former nursing supervisor accused in the death of a 93-year-old Bickford Health Care resident is expected in court Wednesday, eight months after the woman was found dead outside the facility.
‘A tsunami and an earthquake’: Rural health care braces for Medicaid cuts
North Shore Health and other health care providers are bracing for the effects of H.R. 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Changes to Medicaid from the new law are being phased in over several years, with some provisions extending into 2028. In Minnesota, however, some eligibility restrictions took effect Oct. 1....
Crowley, Tiffany offer opposing health-care plans
Addressing rising health care costs, David Crowley and Tom Tiffany offer different plans.
Former CT resident admits to health care fraud. She caused almost $1.3M in losses to Medicaid
She allegedly participated in a scheme to defraud health care benefit programs by submitting fraudulent claims from the company she owned and operated.
High health care spending yields large job growth
The health sector added three times as many jobs as the rest of the economy over the past year.
Former nursing supervisor to face judge in Bickford Health Care death
A former nursing supervisor accused in the death of a 93-year-old Bickford Health Care resident is expected in court today, eight months after the woman was found dead outside the facility.
Horry County voters watch Wilson, Johnson debate mental health, education and health care
Georgia governor debate: Bottoms, Jackson clash over health care, data centers
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson faced off Tuesday night in Doraville for their only televised debate.
Bengoa: Ten years on how much further forward is Northern Ireland's health care system?
Hospital waiting lists, access to GPs and the state of social care suggest the job is far from finished.
‘A very common cancer’: MU Health Care urges breast cancer screenings
MU Health Care wants to prioritize breast cancer screenings as some people might have a higher risk without knowing.
Former Connecticut woman pleads guilty after defrauding health insurance programs of nearly $1.3M
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A former Connecticut business owner waived her right to be indicted and pleaded guilty to health care fraud, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut said. A…
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Health Care Issues in the Lead-Up to the 2026 Midterm Election
Affordability worries continue to top the public’s list of midterm election issues, with health care and gas costs tying as the top economic concern, finds KFF’s new Health Tracking Poll conducted on the SSRS Opinion Panel. Overall, voters trust Democrats more than Republicans to handle health care costs and the cost of living. A quarter...
Pingree holds double-digit lead as voters back public option for health insurance
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Hannah Pingree holds a double-digit lead over Republican Bobby Charles, while one of her signature health care proposals is even more popular with likely Maine voters, according to a new poll released Tuesday. The survey, conducted by the Maine People’s Resource Center and released by the Maine People’s Alliance (of which Beacon
Alexandria residents pick safety, health care access and youth programs as focus of next health plan
The health department announced the results Tuesday and is recruiting residents for workgroups that will write the plan's specific actions.
Nebraska kids sent out of state when they need serious mental health care
Nebraska sends more than half of children in its child welfare and juvenile justice systems out of state for serious mental health care, according to the most recent report from the state’s Foster Care Review Office, which oversees the state’s out-of-home placements.
New Mexico Health Care Authority creates shareable resources about Medicaid changes
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Health Care Authority has launched a Medicaid Partner Toolkit to help community organizations, health care providers, advocates and other partners explain upcomin…
Ukrainian health care teams visit to learn best practices and take their knowledge home
Ten Ukrainian health care professionals visited the Vanderbilt Transplant Center, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and the Department of Biomedical Informatics
Wisconsin governor candidates offer opposing plans to address rising health care costs
Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany and Democratic Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley say they want to lower health care costs and make care more accessible. But they’re offering different views on how to do that.
LIVE: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference on health care in West Palm Beach
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a news conference at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday in West Palm Beach.
Senate passes bipartisan Health Care Cybersecurity and Resilience Act
First introduced in the HELP Committee in 2025, the bill would require healthcare organizations to meet some core cyber hygiene best practices while also offering guidance and assistance for providers.
Soldiers Wounded by Iranian Drone Strike Accuse Military Health Care System of Failing Them
Six U.S. Army Reserve soldiers died and more than 30 suffered wounds during the March attack,
URAC and The Kennedy Forum Partner to Advance Mental Health Care Access, Quality and Accountability
/PRNewswire/ -- As organizations around the world mark World Mental Health Day, URAC and The Kennedy Forum today announced a new partnership to advance mental...
Wisconsin governor candidates offer opposing plans to address rising health care costs
Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany and Democratic Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley say they want to lower health care costs and make care more accessible. But they’re offering different views…
Why aren’t we talking about what just happened to health care access?
Discontent with the passage of such a policy cannot simply dissipate through quiet acceptance.
Nebraska kids sent out of state when they need serious mental health care
Last year, children received care in such states as Massachusetts, Alabama and Virginia that local facilities either can't or won't provide. For kids, these separations can be jarring, complicating treatment and their return home, experts say.
From Secret Health Care Prices to Too Much Information
How a seven-year initiative to make health care pricing info more public has fallen short of expectations
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Health Care Issues in the Lead-Up to the 2026 Midterm Election
With the 2026 midterms about a month away, health care costs remain tied with gas as voters’ top midterm concerns and the Democrats hold a clear edge over the Republicans Party on who voters trust to handle many top electoral issues, including the cost of health care and the cost of living. Two-thirds of U.S. adults now favor Medicare-for-all, a new high in KFF Polling, but support shifts when competing claims from critics and proponents are heard.
Poll: Cost of Health Care and Gas Top Voters' Midterm Concerns; Democrats Hold Significant Advantage on Health Care Costs and Cost of Living
Just a month away from the midterm elections, affordability worries continue to top the public’s list of midterm election issues, with health care costs and gas costs tying as the top economic concern, KFF’s new Health Tracking Poll finds. Voters overall trust Democrats more than Republicans to handle the cost of health care and the cost of living.
Doctor: Before flu season arrives, make one health care decision that can save time and money
Nationally, up to 57 million people could get the flu this winter. As many as 25 million could seek medical care, 800,000 could be hospitalized and 81,000 could lose their lives.
RFK Jr. moves to reveal health care costs
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new initiative requiring the health care industry to publish clear pricing data for consumers.
Countries race to provide oral health care for all in 100-Day Sprint across Asia
Twenty Asian countries and areas across the WHO Western Pacific and South-East Asia regions vowed to strengthen essential oral health benefits as part of a “100-Day Sprint” initiative, during the 16th Asian Chief Dental Officers Meeting held from 27 to 29 September in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The meeting marked the midpoint of the 100-day sprint bolstering support for countries to develop essential oral health benefit packages that can be integrated into national universal health coverage plans. Convened by the two WHO regional offices and the Malaysian Ministry of Health as the Secretariat, the meeting brought together national oral health leaders from 20 Asian countries, staff from all levels of WHO, WHO collaborating centres and other development partners. Participating countries and areas included: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong (SAR) China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Viet Nam. Participants reviewed progress and refined proposals using the WHO Service Package Delivery and Implementation (SPDI) Platform. Countries conducted bottleneck analyses across four key areas: service delivery, workforce, access to essential medicines and health products, and health financing. They identified practical actions to address implementation challenges and refined proposed revisions to their national oral health benefit packages. “There is no health without oral health. Through the 100-Day Sprint, countries are advancing the implementation of the Western Pacific regional implementation plan on oral health and strengthening progress towards universal health coverage,” noted WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala. Participants identified bottlenecks and proposed workable solutions to strengthen access to essential oral health care through primary health care, sharing experiences and discussing how best to translate policy commitments into feasible and sustainable action at the country level. Malaysian Minister of Health Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad highlighted the importance of prevention and primary health-care approaches to improve oral health: “Oral diseases can have lifelong consequences, yet many are preventable. By integrating essential oral health care into primary health care and promoting prevention in schools and communities, we can improve oral health across the life course.”The WHO team led by Dr Huong Tran, Director of the Division of Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Control of the WHO Western Pacific Region and national oral health leads from over 20 Asian countries visited the SK Pekan Putatan School, Sabah for school oral health programme including flouride mouth rinsing. © WHO / V. ChaudharyDr Huong Tran, Director of the Division of Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Control for the WHO Western Pacific Region, emphasized key collaborative roles WHO can play. “Oral diseases are the most common noncommunicable diseases, yet many can be prevented and treated through essential oral health services delivered at the primary health-care level,” she said. “By sharing experiences and using WHO tools such as the SPDI Platform, countries are accelerating progress towards universal health coverage for oral health.” “Integrating oral health into broader health services is essential for reducing inequities, expanding access and recognizing oral health as an integral component of overall health and well-being. The 100-Day Sprint provides an important opportunity to translate this commitment into practical action and ensure that quality oral health services reach all people, especially those most in need,” said Dr Suman Rijal, Director of the WHO South-East Asia regional Department of Healthier Populations and Noncommunicable Diseases. As host of the meeting, Malaysia showcased ongoing efforts to strengthen oral health care through primary health care and prevention-focused approaches, while providing a platform for countries across the two WHO regions to exchange experiences and accelerate progress towards universal health coverage for oral health. “WHO is encouraged by Malaysia's leadership in addressing the burden of oral diseases and advancing universal health coverage for oral health through practical, country-led action,” said Dr Rabi Abeyasinghe, WHO Representative to Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and Singapore. Countries will continue to refine and figure costs for national oral health benefits during the remaining sessions of the 100 days. These efforts support implementation of the WHO Global strategy and action plan on oral health 2023–2030, while also helping to expand access to essential oral health services through stronger and more equitable health systems across the WHO Western Pacific and South-East Asia regions.______________For more information, or to arrange media interviews, contact: WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific: wprocom@who.int WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia: SEMediaRelations@who.int
Irene Butter: Public Health Scholar, Holocaust survivor, dies
Beginning in 1966, Butter taught at the University of Michigan, focusing on health care, midwifery, and women's health. She became Professor Emeritus of Public Health in 1996.
How AI is adding to health care affordability concerns
AI was touted as a way to improve efficiency in health care. But in the short run, it's adding to cost pressures.
Idaho health care providers struggling to afford health insurance
Idaho health care providers struggle with rising health insurance premiums, forcing some to forgo coverage and pay out-of-pocket expenses.
Is This A Healthcare Economy?
This analysis examines recent jobs growth in health care and how it compares to the rest of the economy. Health care employment has grown faster than other sectors of the economy, with jobs in physician offices, hospitals, outpatient care centers, home health, and other settings increasing over the past year even as the rest of the job market plateaued.
CSUN in D.C. Internship Expands Student’s Public Health Career Aspirations
For Josiah Morrow, a three-month internship in Washington, D.C., turned the nation’s capital into a classroom — and helped shape his future in healthcare.
New Trump regulations would clean up health care pricing disclosures
The Trump administration is continuing its effort to bring more transparency to the cost of health care.
How a controversial camera system is monitoring mental health patients
The Lampard Inquiry started back in September 2024 and I remember going to the first hearing in Chelmsford. Subscribe The bereaved families made placards of their loved ones, they stood outside in silence and then laid flowers to mark the moment. Now, two years on, in a process meant to last another two years, there’s been a development. Last week, we were told the chair, Baroness Lampard, pictured below, could be looking at making interim recommendations. Throughout the process, she has remarked that although this inquiry is looking at almost 2,000 people who were under the care of Essex mental health services from 2000-2023 when they died, the findings could have national implications for other trusts. ‘Records 24 hours a day in patient’s bedroom’ So why has this happened? One system that the inquiry is going to take a closer look at is a controversial monitoring system called Oxevision. It monitors some vital signs of patients remotely by using a camera placed in a room. It’s used by 40% of NHS mental health trusts. But campaigners, particularly the group Stop Oxevision, have asked for this technology to be removed from mental health wards as soon as possible. I spoke to a member, Hat Porter, today and they described to me what they thought this technology did and explained their concerns: “It records 24 hours a day and it’s located in a patient’s bedroom, which is obviously somewhere you’d usually expect to be a private place. “Our concerns are that the use of the technology has been has been kind of implemented as a substitute for proper in-person support, that it’s kind of over relied on and that there’s a lot of misunderstandings and that the presence of a camera, which has often been used without people’s consent, sometimes without even their knowledge, that that has a really big impact on privacy, dignity and human rights.” ‘Not sufficient’ I put it to them that the company behind Oxevision would dispute their claims about consent and in videos I’ve seen online from NHS trusts, they make it clear that the technology is complementary to trained staff and not a replacement. [ ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/the-nottingham-inquiry-what-lessons) [ How the Nottingham inquiry shines a spotlight on other key mental health care failings ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/the-nottingham-inquiry-what-lessons) Victoria Macdonald · Feb 12 [ Read full story ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/the-nottingham-inquiry-what-lessons) A team of lawyers has been working on the inquiry and with bereaved family members who have concerns about this technology. I spoke to solicitor Priya Singh, from Hodge Jones & Allen, who made the point that questions usually asked by nurses would be missing from using devices like this. “It’s not sufficient to say, oh, the patient is moving around. Somebody must go in and say, are you okay? Are you distressed? Do you want help? Is there anything I can do? Share Channel 4 News “How are you spending your time? So I think a lot of our families cannot see the function of it when ultimately the patient should only really be observed when they’ve been prescribed to be observed, they can be observed more, but that more should really be happening face to face.” The Chair will hear evidence over the next two weeks and then a decision made after that, which could have national impact if she does decide this technology should be investigated or even removed. The Department of Health and Social Care said: “The Government is committed to ensuring that lessons are learned from the Lampard Inquiry to improve patient safety. “We are confident that the Inquiry will play an important role in identifying wider learnings for the health system following the tragic events in Essex and will contribute to improvements in patient safety.” We approached LIO Health, which runs Oxevision, for comment. Subscribe Share Channel 4 News Leave a comment
American Heart Association Lobbies on Health, Tobacco, Nutrition
The AHA's lobbying disclosure outlines priorities on health care, tobacco, Medicare and Medicaid, agriculture and government issues. Read more.
WindRose Health Network Discloses Data Breach Affecting 33K Individuals
Data breaches have been announced by WindRose Health Network and Advantage Home Health Care in Indiana, Camden-on-Gauley Medical Center in West Virginia, WindRose Health Network in Indiana has reported a data breach affecting more than 33,000 individuals. Data breaches have also been reported by Advantage Home Health Care in Indiana, Camden-on-Gauley Medical Center in West Virginia, and Lakes Region Visiting Nursing Association in New Hampshire.
RWJBarnabas Health President and CEO Mark E. Manigan Named 2026 NJBIZ Executive Excellence Honoree
Mark E. Manigan, President and Chief Executive Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health system in New Jersey, has been named a 2026 Executive Excellence honoree by NJBIZ, recognizing his leadership and impact on New Jersey’s health care landscape. Mr. Manigan and the other honorees will be recognized by NJBIZ at an awards ceremony taking place today.