Keith Stokes+FollowNHS Eye Care Profits Are WildDid you know just five private companies made as much profit from NHS eye care last year as all 100 PFI hospital contracts combined? That’s £169 million! These firms are being called out for raking in 'eye-watering' profits—some with margins over 40%—while using NHS money meant for patient care. Now there’s a push to cap how much private operators can make off public services. What do you think: fair play or total scandal? #NHS #Healthcare #Privatisation #EyeCare #PublicServices #Health10Share
edwardspeter+FollowMajor Healthcare Data Breaches ExposedWhoa, did you hear about all these healthcare data breaches? Over 22,000 patients at Orthopaedic Specialists of Connecticut and DATS in Pennsylvania just got notified their info might’ve been hacked—think names, Social Security numbers, medical details, the works. Even more people in Texas and Ohio are affected too. The clinics are beefing up security and offering free credit monitoring, but yikes! If you’ve been to any of these places, keep an eye on your accounts just in case. #databreach #healthcare #cybersecurity #privacy #infosec #Health60Share
Andrew Hutchinson+FollowCompassion in the ER Changes EverythingTurns out, a little kindness in the ER can go a long way. New research shows that when emergency docs show real compassion, patients have better outcomes—even fewer PTSD symptoms! But here’s the wild part: there’s barely any research on this in actual ER settings. Docs are calling for more studies and better training so compassion isn’t just a nice-to-have, but a must-have. Who knew empathy could be this powerful? #Healthcare #Compassion #EmergencyMedicine #PatientCare #MentalHealth #Health306Share
jporter+FollowNurses & Docs: Still Faxing in 2024?!Who knew so much of German healthcare still runs on faxes and phone calls? A new study found that nurses and GPs in home care are stuck with old-school communication, and it’s making teamwork tough. Hierarchies, missing info, and overloaded staff mean patients don’t always get the smooth care they deserve. Everyone wants quick, easy, direct chats—but the system needs a major upgrade. Honestly, it’s wild how much depends on who picks up the phone! #Healthcare #Nursing #Doctors #Teamwork #Germany #PatientCare #HealthTech #Health90Share
Adam Cox+FollowMexico’s Big Pharma Shake-Up?Did you hear Mexico might rewrite its Constitution to guarantee access to meds, vaccines, and medical devices? The government wants to boost homegrown pharma, cut down on imports, and make sure everyone gets what they need—no more relying on outside sources for critical health stuff. If this passes, it could totally change how medicines are made and distributed in Mexico. But if they don’t coordinate with current laws and global agreements, it could get messy for patients. Major health system plot twist! #PharmaNews #Mexico #Healthcare #ConstitutionalReform #HealthAccess #Health241Share
wilsonjames+FollowDoctors Keep Missing This Brain DisorderImagine losing the ability to walk or speak, but every test says you’re fine. That’s the reality for people with functional neurological disorder (FND). It’s super common—more than MS!—but often dismissed as “faking it” because it doesn’t show up on scans. The symptoms are real and can last for years, but many doctors still don’t know how to spot or treat it. Wild how misunderstood this is, right? #BrainHealth #InvisibleIllness #FND #Healthcare #MedicalMystery #Health11514Share
Ashley Johnson+FollowWhy DM Patients Pay Way More for HealthcareJust learned that people with myotonic dystrophy (DM) in the US are hit with way higher healthcare bills than others—like, $32k a year! They’re more likely to end up in the ER or hospital, especially right after diagnosis. The wild part? It often takes YEARS to get diagnosed because symptoms are all over the place. If doctors caught it earlier, costs (and stress) could drop big time. Makes you wonder how many folks are out there struggling without answers. #HealthCosts #MyotonicDystrophy #RareDisease #Healthcare #MedicalAwareness #Health171Share
Terry Brown+FollowNurse Shortages = Riskier Hospital Stays?Turns out, hospitals with enough full-time nurses see fewer patient deaths, shorter stays, and less chance of being readmitted. A big UK study found that cutting nurse understaffing isn’t just good for patients—it actually saves money in the long run. But here’s the kicker: hiring temp nurses doesn’t work as well as investing in permanent staff. No shortcuts here—hospitals need to hire and keep more nurses on the floor for real results! #NursingMatters #Healthcare #HospitalCare #PatientSafety #NurseStaffing #Health90Share
Douglas Robinson+FollowJersey’s New Hospital Is a Green DreamJersey’s getting a seriously next-level hospital at Overdale—think dramatic views, wild woodlands, and green roofs bursting with flowers. The £710m project just got the green light, and it’s all about healing with nature: every patient gets a window view of the woods or bay, and there are even therapy gardens for kids. Locals are loving the eco vibes, and the design promises a 31% boost in biodiversity. Can we get all hospitals to look like this? #JerseyNews #GreenDesign #HospitalInnovation #BiophilicDesign #Healthcare #Health50Share
jporter+FollowHospital Safety Grades: Who’s Winning?Just saw the latest hospital safety grades and Utah is on a roll—#1 for the fourth time in a row! Rhode Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, South Carolina, and Virginia are also crushing it with the most A-rated hospitals. Wild stat: some states didn’t have a single A hospital (looking at you, Iowa, North Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming). Also, shoutout to the 11 hospitals that have kept an A for 13 years straight. Makes you think twice about where you’d want to end up if you needed care! #HospitalSafety #LeapfrogGrades #Healthcare #PatientSafety #News #Health10Share
