The National Health Service Pension Schemes (Amendment) Regulations 2024: report on changes to member contribution rates and the earning thresholds at which rates become payable
This report sets out the reasons for changing the amount that members contribute to the NHS Pension Scheme. It takes into account the desirability of not making any changes at this point in time. The report is a statutory report and has been laid before Parliament.ReportMore detail (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - March 5, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: NHS finance Workforce and employment Source Type: news
ECR: Radiographers optimistic about AI's role in future work
While radiographers are concerned about job security, they are also optimistic about AI’s role in their future workflows, according to a presentation given March 1 at ECR 2024.
In her talk, Gemma Walsh from Whittington Health National Health Service (NHS) Trust in London, England outlined the attitudes and perceptions of radiographers -- the European equivalent to radiologic technologists -- in a project she and colleagues are leading called “R-AI-diographers.”
“Radiographers appear optimistic about the future of radiographer job roles and responsibilities,” Walsh said. “But as we all know, the AI landscape i...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 5, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Source Type: news
Radiographers optimistic about AI's role in future work
While radiographers are concerned about job security, they are also optimistic about AI’s role in their future workflows, according to a presentation given March 1 at ECR 2024.
In her talk, Gemma Walsh from Whittington Health National Health Service (NHS) Trust in London, England outlined the attitudes and perceptions of radiographers -- the European equivalent to radiologic technologists -- in a project she and colleagues are leading called “R-AI-diographers.”
“Radiographers appear optimistic about the future of radiographer job roles and responsibilities,” Walsh said. “But as we all know, the AI landscape i...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 5, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Artificial Intelligence Source Type: news
DeepHealth to share lung cancer screening study results at ECR
RadNet subsidiary DeepHealth plans to share results from a study of lung cancer screening aided by AI at the upcoming ECR meeting in Vienna.
The results from the study, which is called "Real-world impact of deep-learning supported CAD for routine thoracic CT showed higher agreements with expert peer review on management recommendations for incidental lung nodules," will be presented by Rishi Ramaesh, MD, of the U.K.'s National Health Service (NHS) Lothian and NHS Fife on March 2 (Session RPS 2104). (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 21, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
Women ’ s health at work is a UNISON priority says conference
Women’s health at work was a key focus of UNISON’s national women’s conference, held in Brighton last week.
Delegates passed motions with a specific focus on reproductive health, including one that called on the union to investigate and report on the needs of women workers in relation to endometriosis, menopause and menstruation.
Another motion called on the union to campaign for paid leave for pregnancy loss. During the debate, several speakers shared their experiences at work after suffering miscarriages. One delegate described her line manager as saying to her: “Why are you crying? It wasn’t a real baby, j...
Source: UNISON Health care news - February 20, 2024 Category: UK Health Authors: Janey Starling Tags: Article News 2024 women's conference Menopause Source Type: news
The INTER-National Health Service! A fifth of NHS staff are foreign nationals - with India, the Philippines and Nigeria making up the majority of the 215 countries now represented
A record total of foreign NHS staff in England includes three in ten nurses and more than a third of doctors being non-UK residents. Some 215 nationalities are now represented in the NHS. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ezra raises $21M in funding round
AI software developer Ezra has raised $21 million in new funding to expand the company's AI-powered technology for full-body MRI scanning into more North American health centers.
The latest investment brings Ezra’s total funding to $41 million, according to the vendor. Ezra said it plans to expand to 20 cities and 50 locations across North America in 2024, as well as advance the use of its AI technology by imaging centers and clinicians.
The funding round was co-led by Healthier Capital and FirstMark Capital and had participation from Allianz Life Ventures, the Schwarzman family, former Chairman of England’s Nationa...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 8, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
New long-term data for Roche ’s Vabysmo show sustained retinal drying and vision improvements in retinal vein occlusion (RVO)
Vabysmo sustained robust drying of retinal fluid, often associated with distorted or blurry visionUp to 60% of people receiving Vabysmo were able to extend treatment intervals to three or four months apartDetailed results from two global Phase III RVO studies will be presented at Angiogenesis, Exudation, and Degeneration 2024Vabysmo is approved in the US for RVO, and in more than 90 countries around the world for people living with nAMD and DMEBasel, 1 February 2024 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today new 72-week data from two global Phase III studies, BALATON and COMINO, evaluating Vabysmo® (faricimab) i...
Source: Roche Investor Update - February 1, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
New long-term data for Roche ’s Vabysmo show sustained retinal drying and vision improvements in retinal vein occlusion (RVO)
Vabysmo sustained robust drying of retinal fluid, often associated with distorted or blurry visionUp to 60% of people receiving Vabysmo were able to extend treatment intervals to three or four months apartDetailed results from two global Phase III RVO studies will be presented at Angiogenesis, Exudation, and Degeneration 2024Vabysmo is approved in the US for RVO, and in more than 90 countries around the world for people living with nAMD and DMEBasel, 1 February 2024 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today new 72-week data from two global Phase III studies, BALATON and COMINO, evaluating Vabysmo® (faricimab) i...
Source: Roche Media News - February 1, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
AI's impact on false-positive mammograms, breast cancer screening performance
Computer-aided detection (CAD) software for mammography has been available for decades but has traditionally been hampered by a high number of false-positive marks. AI software based on deep-learning algorithms is showing promise, however, for helping to improve specificity in screening mammography and other breast imaging modalities.
Just over 40.5 million mammograms were performed in the U.S. in 2023, according to Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) national statistics. Although mammogram is the most widely used screening modality, a known problem is that 9.5% of the 10% of women contacted for further testing after...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 24, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Liz Carey Tags: Improving radiology efficiency and outcomes Source Type: news
HRSA: Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Public Comment Request; The National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Programs
Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) seeking comments on an information collection regarding forms used by the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs). The forms are used to assess an LRP applicant's eligibility and qualifications for the LRP, determine LRP applicants' Spanish language proficiency if relevant to their application, and obtain information for NHSC site applicants. Comments are due by March 25, 2024. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - January 23, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Millions in the UK are being urged to get vaccinations as measles cases surge
U.K. health officials on Monday urged millions of parents to book their children for missed measles, mumps and rubella shots during a sharp increase in the number of measles cases and the lowest vaccination rates in a decade. The National Health Service is launching a publicity campaign after…#mmr #jennyharries #infection #harries #helenbedford (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Comment on: Sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape by colleagues in the surgical workforce, and how women and men are living different realities: observational study using NHS population-derived weights - Krishnan N, Szczepura A, Baharani J, Tuttle JE, O'Doherty L.
The article by Begeny et al.1 reporting the experiences of National Health Service (NHS) surgical staff is of interest. The study adds to growing evidence of issues affecting women in medical professions. These include: gender gaps in residencies; unequal ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news
"Quite simply they don't communicate": a case study of a National Health Service response to staff suicide - Luce A, Turner G, Kennedy L, Bush-Evans RD.
Workplace suicide can have significant knock-on effects within an organisation, yet research has shown within the healthcare profession, not all staff receive suicide prevention training, and few employers take the time to reflect on the need to change wor... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Reimbursement issues give impetus to AI adoption
Sanjay M. Parekh, PhD.The medical imaging AI market is forecast to reach almost $2 billion by 2027.1 It continues to evolve with sustained investment and a growing number of regulatory-cleared products. Nonetheless, adoption of AI solutions remains nascent and inconsistent. The market has yet to see widespread adoption of medical AI technologies, which requires widespread adoption for patient use (volumes), demand from referrers (awareness), and appropriate payment to providers (reimbursement).
The application of deep learning and convoluted neural networks to AI-powered technology solutions for medical imaging enables t...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 15, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Sanjay M. Parekh, PhD Tags: Artificial Intelligence Source Type: news
