Terry Brown+FollowNursing Home Bankruptcies = More Patient Harm?Did you know residents in bankrupt nursing homes are way more likely to get hurt? A new study found that after a facility files for bankruptcy, patients face higher risks of bedsores, physical restraints, and even hospitalizations. Turns out, staff turnover jumps big time, leaving less experienced workers in charge. Even though most homes stay open, the quality of care drops. The scariest part? Physical restraints shot up by 77%! Regulators are being urged to keep a closer eye on these places. Would you trust your loved one in a bankrupt facility? #NursingHomes #HealthcareCrisis #PatientSafety #SeniorCare #Bankruptcy #Health120Share
jporter+FollowA&E Waits: Like Two Plane Crashes a Week?!Can you believe this? Over 320 people a week in England may have died last year just waiting for a hospital bed in A&E. That’s like two plane crashes every week—just from delays! The numbers are up 20% from last year, and experts say it’s a crisis that’s actually fixable if the system gets sorted. It’s not just stats—these are real people, and the stories are heartbreaking. Something’s gotta change, fast. #NHS #HealthcareCrisis #EmergencyCare #AandE #PatientSafety #Health70Share
Andrew Hutchinson+FollowMedicaid Cuts: Who’s Really Losing?Major drama on Capitol Hill: a new GOP budget could slash Medicaid by $715 billion, putting millions at risk of losing coverage and making it even harder for struggling hospitals to keep their doors open. Experts say over 8.6 million people could lose their healthcare, and hospitals serving low-income families are sounding the alarm. The bill also brings stricter work requirements, higher costs, and big changes to long-term care. This could get messy—what do you think? #MedicaidCuts #HealthcareCrisis #PolicyDebate #HospitalImpact #BudgetBattle #Health99141Share
james60+FollowA&E Chaos Is Becoming the New Normal?!Can you believe NHS staff are getting used to patients waiting for hours on trolleys in A&E? The new NHS England boss says poor care is becoming ‘normal’ because of funding cuts and pressure to save money. Hospitals are even thinking about cutting jobs and scaling back emergency care just to make ends meet. Over 6 million people are stuck on waiting lists! When did this become okay? We seriously need to talk about what’s happening to our healthcare. #NHS #HealthcareCrisis #AandE #UKNews #PatientCare #Health00Share
edwardspeter+FollowNHS Cuts: What’s Really Happening?Hospitals in England are slashing staff, shutting services, and rationing care to meet massive savings targets. Some trusts are cutting up to 1,500 jobs each—even though they admit it could hurt patient care. Rehab centers, therapy services, and even end-of-life beds are on the chopping block. Nearly half of NHS trusts are already cutting services, and more could follow. The pressure to save money is so intense, even top bosses are worried about patient safety. Wild times for the NHS! #NHSCuts #HealthcareCrisis #UKNews #PatientCare #NHS #Health00Share
Rebecca Cowan+FollowNHS Cuts: A&E & Maternity at Risk?!The NHS is facing some seriously tough choices—hundreds of doctor and nurse jobs could go, and even A&E and maternity services might be scaled back to meet huge government savings targets. Trust leaders say some hospitals could lose entire departments, and patients might have to travel miles for care. Staff are worried, and the impact on patient care could be massive. Is this really the way to fix the NHS? #NHSCuts #HealthcareCrisis #AandE #MaternityCare #NHSNews #Health00Share
Dana David+FollowNHS Job Cuts: What’s Really Going Down?NHS trusts are slashing hundreds of frontline clinical jobs and cutting back on key services like diabetes clinics and stop-smoking support to fix a massive budget gap. Nearly half of NHS leaders say they’re already scaling back or about to, and a third are cutting clinical roles. Staff wellbeing and patient care are both at risk, with leaders warning these cuts will hit patient experience hard. It’s a wild time for the NHS—do you think these cuts will help or hurt in the long run? #NHS #HealthcareCrisis #JobCuts #PatientCare #UKNews #Health183Share
Rebecca Cowan+FollowWhy Aren’t We Training Enough Docs?Match Day is huge for med students, but here’s the wild part: our health care training isn’t keeping up with what America actually needs. The U.S. is getting older fast, but we’re not training enough geriatricians or primary care docs. Tons of residency spots go unfilled, and the shortage is only getting worse—especially in rural areas. Tech like AI and telehealth help, but they can’t replace real doctors. If we don’t fix this pipeline, we’re headed for a health care crisis. #HealthcareCrisis #DoctorShortage #MatchDay #MedicalTraining #AgingAmerica #Health11Share
Dana David+FollowA&E Waits for Elderly Are Out of ControlDid you know over a million people aged 60+ in England waited 12+ hours in A&E this year? Many are stuck on trolleys in corridors, missing out on vital checks for things like delirium and fall risk. The older you are, the longer you wait—if you’re over 90, there’s a 1 in 3 chance you’ll be waiting half a day. Doctors are calling this a crisis and demanding urgent changes. This is wild! #NHS #PatientSafety #AandE #HealthcareCrisis #ElderlyCare #Health314Share
edwardspeter+FollowA&E Crisis: Elderly Left Waiting HoursJust found out over a million elderly people in England waited 12+ hours in A&E last year—some stuck on trolleys in corridors! The older you are, the longer you wait. Only a tiny percent are getting screened for things like delirium or fall risk, which could actually save lives. Docs are calling it a real threat to patient safety and say the system’s failing our most vulnerable. How is this still happening in 2024? #HealthcareCrisis #AandE #ElderlyCare #PatientSafety #NHS #Health20Share
