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Healthcare
fromIndependent
1 hour ago

Hidden cost of trolley crisis revealed as more than 11.2m in compensation paid out over five years

Overcrowded hospital emergency departments have led to over €11.2m in compensation claims due to diagnostic errors and failures to diagnose serious illnesses.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

I always considered social media evil': big tobacco whistleblower on tech's addictive products

Jeffrey Wigand compares social media companies' practices to the tobacco industry's targeting of children and negligence regarding addiction and harm.
Medicine
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The $80,000 clue hiding in plain sight in U.S. healthcare

Genomic sequencing can identify genetic causes of neurological conditions but is often underutilized early in patient care.
US politics
fromArs Technica
19 hours ago

CBP facility codes sure seem to have leaked via online flashcards

Immigration offenses and internal systems of CBP are detailed in flashcards, highlighting procedures and responsibilities of agents.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'Not fit for purpose' - the secret history of a deadly phrase

The phrase 'not fit for purpose' originated from a 2006 memo by Sir David Normington regarding the Home Office's inefficiencies.
#nhs
EU data protection
fromTheregister
2 days ago

NHS staff resist using Palantir software

NHS staff resist using Palantir's software due to ethical, privacy, and trust concerns, impacting care improvements and system implementation.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Some medicines could run out in weeks or even days, NHS England head warns

NHS England is concerned about potential medicine supply issues due to the war in Iran, with 75% of medicines imported.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
2 days ago

NHS staff resist using Palantir software

NHS staff resist using Palantir's software due to ethical, privacy, and trust concerns, impacting care improvements and system implementation.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Some medicines could run out in weeks or even days, NHS England head warns

NHS England is concerned about potential medicine supply issues due to the war in Iran, with 75% of medicines imported.
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Telehealth giant Hims & Hers says its customer support system was hacked | TechCrunch

Hims & Hers confirmed a data breach affecting customer support data, including names and contact information, but not medical records.
Healthcare
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

250,000 Affected by Data Breach at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital

Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital notified 250,000 individuals of a data breach compromising personal and health information.
Healthcare
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Health data giant CareCloud says hackers accessed patients' medical records | TechCrunch

CareCloud experienced a data breach where hackers accessed patient electronic health records for over eight hours, but data exfiltration status remains unclear.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Telehealth giant Hims & Hers says its customer support system was hacked | TechCrunch

Hims & Hers confirmed a data breach affecting customer support data, including names and contact information, but not medical records.
Healthcare
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

250,000 Affected by Data Breach at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital

Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital notified 250,000 individuals of a data breach compromising personal and health information.
Healthcare
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Health data giant CareCloud says hackers accessed patients' medical records | TechCrunch

CareCloud experienced a data breach where hackers accessed patient electronic health records for over eight hours, but data exfiltration status remains unclear.
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.
Information security
US Elections
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Trump's New Pharma Tariffs Could Drive Up Medical Costs, Patient Advocates Warn

New tariffs up to 100% on foreign pharmaceuticals aim to enhance U.S. national security and public health.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
4 days ago

The government-funded coverup under our noses - High Country News

The Bureau of Land Management plans extensive drilling in central California, threatening ecosystems and public health in areas like the Irish Hills.
Cancer
fromFortune
4 days ago

Cancer's grim calculus for the young: their insurance status can determine how long they survive | Fortune

Insurance status significantly impacts cancer survival rates among young adults, with private insurance leading to better outcomes than Medicaid or no insurance.
Philosophy
fromFortune
4 days ago

The EPA just valued a human life at $0. That's not just a moral crisis - it's a market crisis | Fortune

Trump-era policies undermine trust in markets by valuing human life at zero, threatening the foundation of capitalism.
fromKqed
5 days ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas issued by the county's civilian oversight board as part of a whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
California
#fbi
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Fired FBI Agents Cite Todd Blanche's CPAC Boast in New Class Action Suit

Former FBI agents filed a lawsuit alleging politically motivated firings by bureau leadership, claiming due process was denied based on perceived political affiliation.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Did the FBI just post this propaganda video to save Kash Patel's job?

The FBI released a video celebrating Director Kash Patel's first year, criticized as propaganda for its cinematic portrayal of law enforcement successes.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Fired FBI Agents Cite Todd Blanche's CPAC Boast in New Class Action Suit

Former FBI agents filed a lawsuit alleging politically motivated firings by bureau leadership, claiming due process was denied based on perceived political affiliation.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Did the FBI just post this propaganda video to save Kash Patel's job?

The FBI released a video celebrating Director Kash Patel's first year, criticized as propaganda for its cinematic portrayal of law enforcement successes.
Remote teams
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Security contractor blew the whistle on shabby support crew

Brad, a security contractor, faced challenges with antivirus alerts while working in a labor hire company's office without proper IT support.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Delve whistleblower strikes again, with alleged receipts about 'fake compliance' | TechCrunch

Delve's CEO denies allegations of faking compliance evidence amid accusations from an anonymous source presenting alleged proof.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

As more Americans adopt AI tools, fewer say they can trust the results | TechCrunch

Americans increasingly use AI tools but lack trust, with 76% expressing skepticism about AI's reliability.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Nurses Forge Alliances to Protect Patients From Trump's Immigration Crackdown

Nurses demand the abolition of ICE and improved patient rights protections in healthcare settings.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Retired urologist faces tribunal over alleged patient care failures and failure to triage hundreds of GP referrals

Aidan O'Brien faces a series of allegations including that he failed to provide good clinical care to 10 patients between 2011 and 2019.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Doctors lose new jobs package as strike to go ahead

The government has withdrawn an offer of creating 1,000 more doctor training posts in England after the British Medical Association (BMA) refused to call off a six-day strike next week. The extra posts were part of a wider package of measures put forward by ministers earlier this year to resolve the long-running dispute with resident doctors.
UK politics
Law
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Congress May Finally Ban Its Own Stock Trading and NANC Would Feel It First

The investment case for NANC relies on Congress members' ability to trade stocks, now facing significant legislative challenges.
Healthcare
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Clark Howard: $200 Walgreens Quote Became $22 at Cost Plus Drugs for This NC Man

Pharmacy pricing often misleads patients, with significant price differences between traditional pharmacies and cost-plus models like Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

Influential vaccine advisory panel may be disbanded' after lawsuit, says former vice chair

For more than half a century, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has informed U.S. public health policy, helping to set the country's recommended routine childhood and adult vaccine schedules. In a social media post on Thursday, Malone said that the Trump administration had made the decision to disband and recreate a new ACIP committee.
Public health
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Company admits it diverted private patient records to law firms

GuardDog Telehealth illegally accessed and sold patient medical records from multiple health systems to law firms without patient consent, representing the first settlement in Epic Systems' lawsuit against companies engaged in this practice.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

MP rejects Palantir's claims that criticism of NHS England deal is ideologically motivated'

Concerns over Palantir's NHS contract focus on transparency, data security, and value for money, not just ideological motivations.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

What Makes a Doctor Excel at Diagnosis?

Gurpreet Dhaliwal exemplifies diagnostic excellence, emphasizing continuous improvement and the belief that mastery in diagnosis is an ongoing journey.
#affordable-care-act
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

How the Battle for Affordable Care Became a Culture War

The Affordable Care Act's passage and implementation faced significant political and cultural challenges, shaping national discourse for years to come.
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Healthcare

Trump Admin Touts ACA Fraud Fixes While Pushing New Barriers to Coverage

The Trump administration proposes new ACA regulations to combat enrollment fraud, but these may hinder eligible applicants from enrolling.
Left-wing politics
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How the Battle for Affordable Care Became a Culture War

The Affordable Care Act's passage and implementation faced significant political and cultural challenges, shaping national discourse for years to come.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Trump Admin Touts ACA Fraud Fixes While Pushing New Barriers to Coverage

The Trump administration proposes new ACA regulations to combat enrollment fraud, but these may hinder eligible applicants from enrolling.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

SoCal hospice owners bilked taxpayers for millions in false claims, federal officials say

Eight individuals were arrested and 15 charged in a scheme to defraud Medicare of over $50 million by running sham hospice facilities across Southern California. Federal officials described the actions as brazen efforts to commit fraud, with many billed patients not being terminally ill.
Healthcare
Law
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

VA's former EHR lead indicted for concealing contractor gifts

A senior VA executive was charged for failing to disclose gifts from contractors during a health records modernization project.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

DOJ Cracks Down on Unfair Contracts with New Lawsuit Against NewYork-Presbyterian - MedCity News

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for using restrictive contracts to block lower-cost healthcare plans.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
2 weeks ago

NIH pivots away from agency-directed science

The NIH is shifting from solicited grants addressing agency-identified priorities to unsolicited grants driven by individual researchers' interests, reducing administrative costs but potentially limiting large collaborative projects and understudied research areas.
#trump
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump is eager to disclose details on others' health but not his own

Trump's disclosure about Congressman Dunn's health shocked many and raised concerns about appropriateness in political discourse.
Healthcare
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Trump Suggests He's Pulling Casey Means Surgeon General Nom

Trump is considering withdrawing Casey Means's nomination for Surgeon General amid criticism of her qualifications.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump is eager to disclose details on others' health but not his own

Trump's disclosure about Congressman Dunn's health shocked many and raised concerns about appropriateness in political discourse.
Healthcare
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Trump Suggests He's Pulling Casey Means Surgeon General Nom

Trump is considering withdrawing Casey Means's nomination for Surgeon General amid criticism of her qualifications.
Healthcare
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

Casey Means May Be Too Kooky Even for Republicans

The U.S. has been without a surgeon general since January, with Dr. Casey Means' nomination stalled in the Senate.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

GuardDog Telehealth Accesses Sensitive Medical Records Under False Pretenses

GuardDog Telehealth accessed patient medical records under false treatment pretenses and sold sensitive data to law firms seeking clients with specific injuries.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations

A report last year found unnecessary surgeries were carried out, cancers were missed and poor standards of care were delivered at the University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital. CDDTF said it wanted to support the patients it had let down, including by offering access to psychological support, and to ensure they knew how to make a claim or raise concerns with police.
Cancer
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Doctors' group says American Medical Association didn't retreat on gender-affirming care for minors

"We knew right away that any shift in policy that was being reported was a grave exaggeration," Sheldon said, pointing to GLMA's role within the AMA's House of Delegates, where it has a voting seat and direct visibility into policymaking.
Healthcare
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Americans trust federal scientists more than RFK, Jr., poll suggests

Americans trust federal health agency scientists more than Trump administration-appointed leaders, with independent medical organizations like the AAP commanding significantly higher vaccine confidence than the CDC.
Cancer
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

CIA backlash after hidden document hints at possible cancer cure

A declassified 1951 CIA document summarizes Soviet research identifying biochemical similarities between parasitic worms and cancerous tumors, suggesting potential shared treatment approaches.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in Hull and East Yorkshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Trump's divisive FDA vaccine regulator self-destructs, will exit agency (again)

Prasad's tenure was generally marked by controversy, but he is departing amid a cluster of self-destructive decisions. Those include a shocking rejection of an mRNA vaccine (which was over the objections of agency scientists and quickly reversed); a demand for an additional clinical trial on a gene therapy for Huntington's disease, which was widely seen as moving the goalpost for the therapy; his startling choice to publicly attack the maker of that gene therapy, UniQure; and alleged abuse of FDA staff, who say he created a toxic work environment.
Medicine
Healthcare
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Trump's Medicaid Cuts Are Threatening to Shutter Hospitals Across the US

Medicaid cuts by Trump and Republicans threaten hundreds of hospitals and millions of low-income Americans' access to care.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump administration is failing to address spread of measles, experts say

The Trump administration has inadequately responded to accelerating measles spread exceeding 1,000 cases, with CDC leadership dismissing the outbreak as routine business costs while messaging confusion undermines vaccine confidence.
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

HHS reverses Biden-era restructuring of its IT and tech operations

HHS Chief Information Officer Clark Minor stated that consolidating the CTO, CDO, and CAIO roles within his office allows the department to move faster on shared platforms and protect systems more effectively.
Healthcare
Healthcare
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

HHS Is Exiling Top Officials to the Indian Health Service

The Department of Health and Human Services reassigned top officials to the Indian Health Service after nearly a year of administrative leave.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

'This is Crazy': Health Experts Call for Changes to the No Surprises Act - MedCity News

The No Surprises Act is facing challenges due to the misuse of the Independent Dispute Resolution process by providers, leading to unsustainable reimbursement levels.
#healthcare
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago
Healthcare

When Doctors Are Rated Like Uber Drivers

Healthcare should not be reduced to a rating system that overlooks the complexities of medical practice and the challenges faced by physicians.
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
Healthcare

Scaling Success: The Medicaid Model New York Can't Afford to Ignore | amNewYork

The American healthcare system prioritizes volume over quality, leading to rising costs and poor outcomes.
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

When Doctors Are Rated Like Uber Drivers

Healthcare should not be reduced to a rating system that overlooks the complexities of medical practice and the challenges faced by physicians.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Scaling Success: The Medicaid Model New York Can't Afford to Ignore | amNewYork

The American healthcare system prioritizes volume over quality, leading to rising costs and poor outcomes.
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Healthcare IT Platform CareCloud Probing Potential Data Breach

CareCloud disclosed a cybersecurity incident that may have resulted in patient information compromise, affecting one of its electronic health record environments for roughly 8 hours.
Healthcare
Public health
fromEsquire
1 month ago

Shouldn't the Surgeon General Have a Medical License?

Dr. Casey Means, nominated as surgeon general, lacks an active medical license, runs wellness companies with undisclosed financial conflicts, and faces scrutiny over vaccine statements aligned with RFK Jr.'s positions.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Patients of Brantford dental clinic shut over sterilization lapses speak out after HIV, hepatitis tests urged | CBC News

Patients of a Brantford dental clinic are urged to get hepatitis and HIV testing after sterilization lapses led to its closure.
#surgeon-general-confirmation
fromJezebel
1 month ago
US politics

MAHA Wellness Influencer Shows Off How Well She Can Dodge Questions During Surgeon General Hearing

fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US politics

Surgeon general nominee Means questioned about vaccines, birth control and financial conflicts

fromJezebel
1 month ago
US politics

MAHA Wellness Influencer Shows Off How Well She Can Dodge Questions During Surgeon General Hearing

fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US politics

Surgeon general nominee Means questioned about vaccines, birth control and financial conflicts

#immigration-enforcement
Healthcare
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How companies and nonprofits are tackling the U.S. healthcare crisis-until there's a federal policy solution

The U.S. healthcare crisis involves rising costs, coverage gaps, and medical debt, requiring radical policy change to improve the situation.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Doctor accused of sex assaults on 38 patients

Nathaniel Spencer has been charged with over 40 counts of sexual assault and assault by penetration involving 38 patients, including some under 13.
Privacy professionals
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 month ago

It's 2026, but hospitals still haven't prevented snooping in celebrities' records - DataBreaches.Net

Hospital employees accessed and shared a celebrity patient's private medical information, took selfies while he was medicated, and took steps to conceal his presence.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The CDC Has a Leadership Crisis

CDC leadership instability during Trump's second term, mass staff losses, acting directors, vaccine policy conflicts, and potential public health consequences.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
4 weeks ago

It Took Years for Congress to Enact PBM Transparency, Delinking. What About Vertical Integration? - MedCity News

Congress passed initial PBM reforms in February 2026, but advocates seek stronger action against vertical integration between PBMs, insurers, and pharmacies through proposed legislation like the Break Up Big Medicine bill.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

In America, Fake Patients Get the Best Care

Standardized patients role-play diverse illnesses so medical students can practice clinical skills, examinations, counseling, and diagnostics in realistic, unhurried encounters.
#cdc
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Alleged bullying, harassment and toxic culture at hospital revealed in leaked report

Toxic workplace culture at the Cardiff HSDU led to bullying, aggressive behaviour, and disciplinary action, leaving staff feeling unsafe and prompting strengthened oversight.
Public health
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Surveillance and ICE Are Driving Patients Away From Medical Care, Report Warns

Weak privacy laws and expanding digital surveillance allow health data to be sold and accessed, deterring care, delaying treatment, and harming health outcomes.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Dr. Oz touts federal crackdown on healthcare fraud by 'foreign influences' in L.A.

Trump administration officials announced a sprawling probe into benefits fraud across California on Friday, citing what they called a massive, coordinated effort by "foreign actors" to fleece government healthcare to the tune of billions of dollars. The crackdown appeared to center on bogus hospice providers first exposed by The Times in 2020 and later investigated by California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta. "Eighteen percent of the whole country's home healthcare billing is coming out of Los Angeles County - how is that possible?" said Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. "It's about $3.5 billion just in L.A. County for hospice and home healthcare."
US politics
Public health
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

State of denial: How insurance companies impact health care today

Insurance profit motives are reducing access to necessary medical care through unaffordable premiums, high deductibles, and denials of tests and treatments.
Public health
fromkffhealthnews.org
2 months ago

Medical bills can be vexing and perplexing. Here's important advice for patients

High and confusing medical bills affect insured and uninsured due to coverage gaps, unexpected plan restrictions, billing practices, and complex retroactive policies like COBRA.
Public health
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Patients are being hit with this surprise fee just for seeing their doc. Here's what to know.

Hospital-owned outpatient clinics often add surprise facility fees that increase patients' costs and can deter people from seeking routine care.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hospital alert after fake doctor-endorsed videos

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust said that the videos, found on social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok, "falsely claim a number of our clinicians are using and endorsing these products". The videos, which show doctors applying weight loss patches to their bodies and losing weight over a period of time, appear to be AI-generated, the Trust said, and do not show doctors who work there.
Public health
Public health
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Doctors are ignoring new federal vaccine recommendations

The AAP maintains a comprehensive childhood vaccine schedule including a new RSV immunization, prompting many doctors and states to prefer it over the CDC's narrowed schedule.
Public health
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Trump admin is "destroying medical research," Senate report finds

Widespread NIH leadership vacancies and expiring advisory committees threaten grant approvals; nominee Bhattacharya gave equivocal vaccine-autism answers, raising concerns about anti-vaccine influence.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Alarms raised as Trump's CDC cuts number of suggested vaccines for children

Monday's sweeping decision, which advances the agenda of Trump-appointed Secretary of Health Robert F Kennedy Jr, removes the recommendation for rotavirus, influenza, meningococcal disease and hepatitis A vaccines for children. list of 3 itemsend of list It comes as US vaccination rates have been slipping, and the rates of diseases that can be protected against with vaccines, such as measles and whooping cough, are rising across the country, according to government data.
Public health
Healthcare
fromBloomberglaw
2 months ago

Telehealth Enforcement Is on the Rise. Transparency Will Help

Telehealth faces intensified government enforcement across civil and criminal fronts targeting advertising, privacy, billing, prescribing, Medicare enrollment, and related arrangements.
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