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Greenwich care home manager suspended after 'resident not washed for six months'

Uju Delia Emekekwue's management led to significant risks for resident safety due to a lack of care plans and inadequate facility access.

Producing Healthcare: Ensuring the Safety of Medical Goods

The safety of medical goods is vital, relying on stringent quality control and regulatory frameworks to ensure patient well-being.

Greenwich care home manager suspended after 'resident not washed for six months'

Uju Delia Emekekwue's management led to significant risks for resident safety due to a lack of care plans and inadequate facility access.

Producing Healthcare: Ensuring the Safety of Medical Goods

The safety of medical goods is vital, relying on stringent quality control and regulatory frameworks to ensure patient well-being.
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Texas sues doctor accused of violating trans youth healthcare ban

Texas is prosecuting a doctor for providing gender-affirming care, testing the limits of recent legal restrictions.
from Advocate.com
6 months ago

Maine signs trans and abortion sanctuary bill into law, despite violent threats

Maine becomes 16th state to protect transgender and abortion care from out-of-state prosecution.
from Advocate.com
7 months ago

Nebraska trans youth can access gender-affirming care, but only after invalidating therapy

Transgender youth in Nebraska face stringent requirements for gender-affirming care, including 40 hours of therapy and ongoing counseling.
Nebraska's regulations are seen as discriminatory and a barrier to gender-affirming care for young trans individuals.

Texas sues doctor accused of violating trans youth healthcare ban

Texas is prosecuting a doctor for providing gender-affirming care, testing the limits of recent legal restrictions.

Maine signs trans and abortion sanctuary bill into law, despite violent threats

Maine becomes 16th state to protect transgender and abortion care from out-of-state prosecution.

Nebraska trans youth can access gender-affirming care, but only after invalidating therapy

Transgender youth in Nebraska face stringent requirements for gender-affirming care, including 40 hours of therapy and ongoing counseling.
Nebraska's regulations are seen as discriminatory and a barrier to gender-affirming care for young trans individuals.
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CA Lawmakers Skeptical that Pharma Managers Will Look Out for Consumers

California is seeking to regulate pharmacy benefit managers to control rising prescription drug costs, driven by intermediaries' profit-driven practices.

ODSC's AI Weekly Recap: Week of August 16th

The AI Weekly Recap delivers vital weekly insights and developments in AI, impacting both the tech and data science communities.

Health Experts Wary of New Florida Law Allowing C-Sections Outside of Hospitals

Performing C-sections in doctor-run clinics outside hospitals may increase risks for women and babies when complications arise.

Kaiser accused of violations months after state fine on mental healthcare

Kaiser Permanente facing allegations of improper loss of mental health care for patients after an agreement to enhance services.
National Union of Healthcare Workers accuses Kaiser of using illegal criteria and unfairly terminating care for patients needing additional treatment.

Hospital staff could be prosecuted if Kate's medical notes accessed, says minister

Staff at London Clinic could face enforcement actions for unauthorized access to Princess of Wales's medical records.
Health regulators and data watchdog would take action against individuals or organizations found accessing private medical records without permission.

Women in England and Wales denied exciting' drug that can stop breast cancer spreading

Thousands of women with advanced breast cancer in England and Wales are being denied the drug Enhertu that can reduce the risk of disease spreading by over a third.

Biden administration urges E.R. doctors to provide emergency abortions after Supreme Court ruling

Emergency rooms must perform abortions to save pregnant women's health under federal law, despite state abortion bans.

Courts become the new health policy arena

Courts have gained significant power in interpreting health laws post-Chevron deference doctrine repeal.

AHA Urges Congress to Stop CMS from Enforcing Minimum Staffing Requirements for Nursing Homes - MedCity News

The American Hospital Association (AHA) opposes CMS' final rule on minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities to prevent potential negative impacts on care delivery and facility operations.

How Healthcare Leaders Are Reacting to the Supreme Court Preserving Abortion Pill Access - MedCity News

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld access to the abortion pill mifepristone, relieving concerns about potential challenges to FDA approvals and setting a precedent for the future.
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