Shakeel Ahmed is a freelance journalist based in Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

Hospital secrets that patients don't know

01 Oct 2023  |  KevinMD.com  |  English  |  Healthcare System

The article exposes several hidden issues within the American healthcare system, particularly focusing on hospitals. It highlights the variability in the quality of care, the prevalence of hospital-acquired infections, and the risks of medication errors. The text also discusses the complexity of medical billing and the prioritization of profit over patient care by some hospitals. It criticizes hospital mergers for reducing competition and increasing healthcare costs, urging patients to be informed and vigilant to ensure they receive the best possible care.

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Adrian Ardelean is a journalist based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Broadcast working experience 15yrs
BBC Worldservice
Europa FM Radio, Romania
Digi24 TV, Romania

The government allows the hiring of 7,600 medical staff after previously blocking positions to reduce expenses

11 Jan 2024  |  Europa Liberă România  |  Romanian  |  Healthcare

The Romanian government has approved the unblocking of 7,600 positions in the healthcare system for 2024, following a previous freeze aimed at reducing budgetary expenses. Health Minister Alexandru Rafila announced that the positions include 2,500 doctor posts and 365 ambulance service roles. The decision comes after major hospitals indicated a national need for 15,000 doctors. Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu assured that the government has the funds to pay the salaries for these positions, emphasizing a budget increase of over 40% for the Ministry of Health compared to 2023.

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Olive Atangana is a journalist based in Yaounde, Cameroon.

We can hope for more representation of women in the management of our health system

01 Oct 2023  |  lurgentiste.com  |  French  |  Healthcare Management

Anne Njom Nlend, president of the Cameroonian Association of Women Doctors, discusses the progress and setbacks in women's representation in healthcare management. Despite some advancements, significant gender disparities remain, especially in higher-level positions. She emphasizes the need for continued efforts to achieve equity, including the establishment of an observatory to monitor women's presence in healthcare programs. Njom Nlend highlights the importance of balancing personal and professional lives and calls for more training and support for women to take on leadership roles. The text critiques the Ministry of Health for its lack of gender parity and underscores the necessity of advocacy and systemic change to improve women's representation in the sector.

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Jessica Brown is a freelance journalist and copywriter based in London. 

She writes about sustainability, social and cultural issues, health, food and science, and has bylines at the BBC, Guardian, The Sunday Times, Independent, Big Issue, Vice and more. 

Her copywriting work focuses mainly ...

Massachusetts emergency room pleas for patients to consider urgent care

03 Oct 2023  |  www.wcvb.com  |  English  |  Healthcare

Local hospitals in Massachusetts are experiencing a surge in emergency room visits, leading to long wait times and overcrowded conditions. Dr. Kelly Lannutti from South Shore Health highlights the impact of recent hospital closures and urges patients with non-acute conditions to consider urgent care centers, which have significantly increased in number across the state. Dr. Michelle Dalencour of Emerson Health emphasizes that urgent care centers are well-equipped to handle non-life-threatening conditions, offering quicker service compared to emergency rooms. The article underscores the importance of directing patients to the appropriate care facilities to manage hospital resources effectively.

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Manuel Camalata is an Angolan journalist, residing in Luanda (Angola) with about 10 years of experience, with stints in various bodies between Angolans and foreigners, with emphasis on newspaper, Radio, Magazines and webjournalist.

Hospital do Lubango starts treating stroke and trauma within two months

06 Oct 2023  |  Correio da Kianda - Notícias de Angola  |  Portuguese  |  Healthcare

The Hospital Central do Lubango in Huíla province will open two new intermediate care wings for acute stroke and cranioencephalic trauma patients within two months to alleviate pressure on intensive care. The hospital currently has a 17-bed intensive care unit, all occupied, prompting the need for additional facilities. Director Maria Lina Antunes revealed that this initiative is part of the hospital's strategic plan, which includes implementing new technologies. The hospital also plans to expand its physiotherapy services and prepare a chemotherapy room to better treat cancer patients. With a capacity of 418 beds and 21 specialties, the hospital is the largest in southern Angola.

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Victor Castillo is an independent television news reporter, field producer, camera man and editor based in McAllen, Texas United States of America. He specializes on immigration, drug trafficking and national security issues. He is bilingual (English/Spanish) and can work on both sides of the US-...

Health Needs Good Administrators

16 Nov 2024  |  www.vanguardia.com  |  Spanish  |  Healthcare Management

The article highlights the critical role of effective administration in the healthcare sector, using the Hospital Internacional de Colombia (HIC) as a successful example despite limited budgets. It contrasts the inefficiencies in public hospitals with the effective management in private institutions like HIC, which has achieved high rankings in Latin America. The text calls for healthcare reform in Colombia, emphasizing the need for strategic management and collaboration among stakeholders to improve the system and ensure quality healthcare delivery.

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Healthcare Reform Healthcare Management

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Josephine Chinele is a Freelance, Multi-Award winning  journalist.

Megan Clement is a journalist and editor specialising in gender, human rights, cities, international development and social policy. She also writes about Paris, where she has lived since 2015. Her reporting has appeared in The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald, Bloomberg, Al Jazeera, The New ...

How Managers Can Enhance Trust

01 Nov 2024  |  Social Science Space  |  English  |  Performance Management

A study published in The British Accounting Review explores how performance management can enhance interpersonal trust in healthcare organizations. The research, conducted among Dutch healthcare managers, reveals that performance management alone does not significantly impact trust unless the quality of metrics is high. High metric quality, characterized by accuracy, sensitivity, and verifiability, positively influences trust and performance. Additionally, other control types, such as action and cultural control, also enhance trust. The study concludes that trust is positively associated with unit performance, emphasizing the importance of metric quality in performance management practices.

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Yen Duong is a multimedia journalist based in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, she travels often around the region.

AMA, Manatt Health Report Highlights NC Opioid Treatment Program

09 Sept 2023  |  North Carolina Health News  |  English  |  Healthcare Policy

The article discusses a report by the American Medical Association and Manatt Health, which highlights the North Carolina Medical Society's Project OBOT, an initiative to support providers treating opioid use disorder with medication-assisted treatment (MAT). The report praises North Carolina for increasing access to MAT, non-opioid pain management, and naloxone distribution. It also advocates for Medicaid expansion and insurance parity. Project OBOT has trained additional doctors to prescribe MAT and is working to overcome barriers such as DEA scrutiny and the lack of support in electronic health records. The initiative has also formed a pharmacy network to reduce the cost of MAT for patients and is looking to expand its formulary. The AMA report includes recommendations for Medicaid expansion, ensuring mental health parity, improving healthcare networks, managing pain with various treatments, expanding naloxone access, and evaluating policies.

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Pain Management Healthcare Policy Opioid Epidemic Medication-Assisted Treatment Substance Abuse Treatment Medicaid Expansion Insurance Parity Naloxone Distribution

Ana Gonzalez is a filmmaker/journalist with experience in more than 20 countries. She has collaborated with media outlets such as the BBC, Atlas Obscura, NatGeo, TIME, Al Jazeera, Mediaset and others. In 2021, her documentary “Flamenco Queer” was released by The New Yorker with support from the ...

Health extends electronic prescription for chronic treatments by 60 days to avoid trips to health centers

11 Jan 2024  |  cadenaser.com  |  Spanish  |  Healthcare

The Servicio Murciano de Salud (SMS) has extended the validity of electronic prescriptions for chronic treatments by 60 days for prescriptions expiring between January 15 and March 15, 2024. This measure aims to reduce the need for patients to visit health centers amid a wave of respiratory infections and to alleviate the administrative burden on primary care physicians. The extension will benefit 350,725 treatments, automatically prolonging their validity. The electronic prescription system facilitates the direct transmission of prescription information to pharmacies, although traditional prescriptions will be used in cases of technical difficulties. Chronic treatments will be blocked if there is a 90-day interruption in dispensations, requiring patient consultation for reauthorization.

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London based journalist reporting on sustainability in aviation and key financial developments in business aviation, helicopters, superyachts and future of flight including drones and other technologies.

Brian Maguire is a journalist based in Brussels, Belgium.

Brian Maguire: Short Biography

Brussels-based journalist, producer and broadcaster, Brian Maguire, specialises in European politics and business; producing short documentary films exploring Europe’s competing policy dimensions. He ...

Diabetes inequity risks damaging Europe’s fragile health systems

30 Sept 2023  |  EURACTIV.com  |  English  |  Diabetes Management

The article discusses the challenges and disparities in diabetes management across Europe, emphasizing the need for harmonized policies and technological advancements to address inequities in care. It highlights Italy's pioneering universal Type 1 diabetes screening program and contrasts the situation in Eastern and Western Europe. The article also compares European efforts with those in the United States, noting the importance of addressing implicit bias and expanding access to advanced treatments. The European Diabetes Forum calls for using technology to bridge care gaps, while Ireland's recent advancements in diabetes monitoring are showcased as a model for effective management.

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Adam shaibatul hamdi from Nigeria l living in Egypt, 21years old, journalist/reporter.
Language skills Hausa and Arabic (mother tongue)

English-Advanced Knowledge)	

PC knowledge of video/audio editing (with project manager)
		
Hobbies Football in the club, working on the PC

BYOD: A Framework To Empower Clinical Work On Personal Devices

01 Oct 2023  |  Healthcare Business Today  |  English  |  Healthcare Technology

The article discusses the growing trend of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in healthcare, emphasizing the need for secure and efficient management of personal devices used by healthcare professionals. It highlights the challenges and solutions associated with BYOD, including the use of Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) to ensure data security and user productivity. The article underscores the importance of balancing IT control with user privacy and the role of modern device management frameworks in achieving this balance.

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Ana Martins is a journalist based in Lisbon. 
And also a Screenwriter, Film Director, Copywriter, Voice-Over and Radio Host.

Crisis in emergency rooms: what is the situation in the hospitals of Greater Lisbon?

21 Dec 2023  |  SIC Notícias  |  Portuguese  |  Healthcare Crisis

Emergency rooms in Greater Lisbon are experiencing increased patient visits, with significant waiting times and challenges in patient admission. Hospital Amadora-Sintra saw over 600 patients with wait times up to eight hours, while Hospital Santa Maria managed to admit 40 patients awaiting emergency care. Hospital de São José reported stable waiting times but highlighted concerns over chronic cases requiring special care.

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Elizabeth McSheffrey is a journalist from Ottawa and an online reporter for Global BC in Vancouver. She specializes in long reads, investigations and the intersection between politics, business and human rights.

Over the past decade, Elizabeth has worked across the country and around the world, ...

Motel housing discharged Surrey hospital patients who need care and a place to stay

25 Oct 2023  |  Global News  |  English  |  Healthcare

The Fraser Health Authority has leased all 53 rooms at the George Point Inn near Surrey Memorial Hospital to house patients who have been discharged but still require ongoing support. This initiative aims to alleviate pressure on the hospital's acute care beds and provide better care for patients awaiting rehabilitation or long-term care. The approach, inspired by similar models in northern Europe, ensures that discharged patients have access to medical staff and support services. Health Minister Adrian Dix highlighted the need for such measures to prevent patients from returning to inadequate conditions post-discharge.

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Kent Mensah has 18 years of experience as a journalist. He is the Ghana correspondent for AFP and Thompson Reuters Foundation (Context). He strings for VOA and a contributor for The Africa Report. His bylines are in several international outlets including Al Jazeera English, The Guardian (UK), The ...

Ghana elections: Five top issues shaping voting decisions

11 Nov 2024  |  The Africa Report.com  |  English  |  Healthcare

Ghana's upcoming election sees voters deciding between the ruling New Patriotic Party's Mahamudu Bawumia and the opposition National Democratic Congress's John Dramani Mahama. Key issues influencing voter decisions include unemployment, infrastructure, healthcare, education, and economic management. Surveys indicate high public concern over unemployment, particularly among the youth, and dissatisfaction with current economic conditions. Both candidates propose solutions, with Bawumia focusing on technology-driven reforms and Mahama on social services and infrastructure investment. The election outcome may hinge on which candidate can best address these pressing issues.

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Economic Management Healthcare Ghana Elections Unemployment Infrastructure Education

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I  am  a journalist based in Srinagar. I  have worked for over 12 years to cover the Kashmir conflict including major political developments as well as gunfights. I have also done business reporting in different parts of India while working for one of India's largest newspapers, Indian Express.

Change in timing hits critical care services at SSH Srinagar

25 Aug 2023  |  www.greaterkashmir.com  |  English  |  Healthcare Services

A government order changing the working hours of doctors and paramedical staff at the Super Speciality Hospital in Srinagar has led to reduced availability of critical care services, particularly affecting cardiac care on Saturdays. The new timings, operational since April, have resulted in patients seeking expensive private healthcare alternatives. Concerns have been raised about the feasibility of the new schedule, especially during winter, and the impact on lower-level staff. Health Secretary Abid Rashid Shah has acknowledged the issue and promised to address it.

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My name is Jose Perez and I'm located in Miami. With over 30 years in the Television and Broadcast business, 5 Emmy awards and 11 nominations, I’m sure I’m the right candidate for your production. I have shoot and edited long format news magazine, local, network news shows and documentary. I have ...

Lexington Regional Health Center board fires CEO Leslie Marsh

03 Oct 2023  |  kearneyhub.com  |  English  |  Healthcare Management

Following a nearly three-hour public meeting, the Lexington Regional Health Center Board terminated CEO Leslie Marsh, effective immediately. The decision came after board members evaluated Marsh’s job performance. The motion to terminate was made by Tucker Case and seconded by Kenneth Harbison, with Rob Anderson, Case, and Harbison voting in favor, and Pamela Trampe and Pat Samway voting against. Chief Financial Officer Wade Eschenbrenner will serve as interim CEO.

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Filippo Poltronieri is a journalist based in Rome, Italy.

San Camillo Hospital after the Dossier investigation: 'It humiliates us to hear about third-world hospitals. With these messages, fewer and fewer young people will want to become doctors'

28 Feb 2024  |  www.romatoday.it  |  Italian  |  Healthcare System

Pierluigi Marini, director of Emergency General Surgery at San Camillo Hospital, responds to a Dossier investigation criticizing the conditions of Roman hospitals. He highlights the hospital's achievements, such as being recognized as the best trauma center in Italy by AGENAS, and addresses the challenges faced by the public healthcare system, including understaffing and the reluctance of young doctors to enter high-risk specialties. Marini also discusses the hospital's efforts to manage patient flow and the support from the Region of Lazio in addressing social issues related to patient discharge. He expresses concern that negative portrayals of hospitals may discourage young people from pursuing medical careers.

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Joseph Stark is a journalist based in Moorooka, Australia.

Kristien Karmarkar Evolves at Stanford Children’s Health

01 Jan 2024  |  American Healthcare Leader  |  English  |  Healthcare Management

Kristien Karmarkar has played a pivotal role at Stanford Children’s Health for over eighteen years, evolving through various leadership positions. Her adaptability has been crucial in navigating industry changes, such as price transparency and the shift to remote work. Karmarkar emphasizes the importance of flexibility, supporting her team, and leveraging technology like AI to enhance productivity. She values patience and learning from every role, drawing leadership lessons from mentors and fostering a supportive work environment.

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Rachel is a Hong Kong based journalist available for writing, photography and videography work.
She is currently covering Hong Kong's ongoing political turmoil stemming from the controversial extradition bill. 

Rachel has previously worked in the Hong Kong desk at South China Morning Post. As a ...

Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority steps up efforts to ease burden on its facilities, says flu cases already past peak

10 May 2023  |  South China Morning Post  |  English  |  Healthcare Management

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority has intensified efforts to manage the increasing burden on its facilities due to rising Covid-19 infections, while noting that flu cases have peaked and are declining. Measures include opening additional wards, transferring stable patients to private hospitals, and increasing manpower and beds. Despite the rise in Covid-19 cases, the situation is less severe than during the previous wave, with fewer severe cases requiring ventilators or oxygen. The government focuses on protecting high-risk groups, and medical experts urge residents to remain vigilant and continue vaccinations following the WHO's declaration of the end of the Covid-19 global public health emergency.

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Clementina Njang Yong is a multi-award winning Journalist based in Bamenda, Cameroon. I obtained a BSc in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Buea in Cameroon. My Master's Degree is from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. I have more than 15 years in broadcast and ...

Currently NBC, Euronews, Euractiv.

Mariam Zaidi is a broadcaster and journalist based in London. She has worked in Asia and Europe. 

Covering global news and current affairs, she is also an EU specialist. From Brussels she covered the EU for several years as a foreign correspondent.  Most ...

Type 2 Diabetes: a preventable catastrophe?

13 Jun 2023  |  www.euractiv.com  |  English  |  Healthcare Policy

The article discusses the increasing prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) in Europe, highlighting that 61 million people currently live with diabetes and this number is expected to rise. It emphasizes the high mortality rate associated with diabetes-related complications, likening it to the impact of three jumbo jets crashing daily. To combat this, the International Diabetes Federation Europe is launching a publication titled “Type 2 Diabetes: a preventable catastrophe?” to advocate for the adoption of recent recommendations for T2D management. The launch event will feature discussions among various stakeholders, including academics, healthcare professionals, and policymakers, on the need to reform healthcare systems to better manage T2D and its risk factors. Lilly Diabetes supports the initiative, and EURACTIV is a media partner.

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Diabetes Management Healthcare Policy Type 2 Diabetes