NHS England's boss condemned Frank Hester's remarks, why you can’t separate ‘Patient’ from ‘Consumer’ and more.
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Pfizer Raises US$3.5bn from Haleon Secondary Share Sale and Buyback (Investors in Healthcare) - Pfizer sold a 9.4% stake in Haleon, raising US$3.5bn. The transaction involved selling Haleon shares at specified prices, with Pfizer's stake reducing to 22.6%. Haleon will repurchase and cancel some shares, contributing to its share buyback plan for 2024.
NHS England Chief Condemns Frank Hester's 'Racist, Sexist and Violent' Remarks (The Guardian) - NHS England's boss condemned Frank Hester's remarks about Diane Abbott, highlighting a break from NHS values. Despite Hester's apology, his comments have sparked wide criticism and discussions on the NHS's inclusivity and diversity policies.
The Role of AI in Decreasing Cognitive and Workload Burdens for NHS Healthcare Professionals (HSJ) - AI is significantly aiding NHS professionals by reducing cognitive burdens and streamlining work processes. Solutions like AI-powered clinical speech recognition are improving productivity, while future AI integrations promise further advancements in patient care efficiency.
Carlsmed Grabs $52.5M for FDA-Approved AI-Powered Personalised Spine Surgery Tech (Tech Funding News) - Carlsmed's AI-enabled spine surgery technology secured $52.5M in Series C funding. This investment will expedite the commercialisation of their personalised surgery platform, demonstrating the growing influence of AI in enhancing surgical outcomes and patient care.
Why Health System Execs Say You Can’t Separate ‘Patient’ from ‘Consumer’ (MedCity News) - Health system executives argue that 'patient' and 'consumer' roles are intertwined, emphasizing the importance of treating healthcare recipients with empathy while catering to their consumer-based expectations for choice, convenience, and personalized care.
Why the Cyberattack on UnitedHealth is Killing Community Health Centers (Fast Company) - A ransomware attack on UnitedHealth disrupted payments, hitting community health centers hard. With many unable to process claims or connect to UnitedHealth's new system, the financial strain threatens their ability to operate and serve vulnerable communities.
AI-Generated Digital Twins of Patients Can Predict Future Diseases (The Next Web) - An AI tool creating patient digital twins can forecast health outcomes with notable accuracy. This innovative approach could revolutionize diagnosis and treatment planning, offering personalized care insights based on extensive data analysis.
The Emperor's New Clothes and Digital Mental Health Policy (The Medical Republic) - Critiquing the National Digital Mental Health Framework, this piece argues the policy is overly optimistic about digital solutions' effectiveness in mental health, lacking robust evidence to support its claims and potentially overlooking the complex needs of patients.
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