Medical leaders back rise in physician associates
But the doctors’ union is concerned about patient safety because of a new law regulating those roles. Source link
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Top Biden officials meet with Black, public health leaders following menthol ban delay
Top Biden administration officials this week met with prominent civil rights and public health leaders in the wake of the administration’s decision to delay a ban on menthol cigarettes. The unannounced meeting was not formally on the public schedule, but it followed a similar call officials had last month with tobacco industry lobbyists — including former lawmakers […]
Covid inquiry: Some local leaders put politics ahead of public health, says Hancock
“The mayor and 10 leaders in Greater Manchester, including a Conservative leader, spent many hours trying to negotiate a deal with the government… it would not have been right to place further restrictions on the residents of Greater Manchester without the financial package to support them.” Source link
Health care leaders seek regulation, transparency for AI in health industry
Health care sector leaders urged Congress to pass regulations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the industry based on experiences facing issues in the AI programming such as implicit bias and patient privacy. Wednesday’s hearing on the use of AI in health care comes after tools such as ChatGPT made waves in […]
PM to meet NHS leaders as winter pressures loom
The talks will cover what extra support is needed in England amid strikes and growing waiting lists. Source link
COVID spike casts spotlight on America’s elderly political leaders
A new surge in COVID infections and hospitalizations — and first lady Jill Biden’s positive test — is putting a focus on the lingering risks of the coronavirus, particularly for an elderly political class in America. The White House on Tuesday said President Biden, 80, will resume wearing a mask when indoors and near infected […]
Winter set to be worst ever for A&E waits, health leaders warn
“We’re supporting and growing the health and social care workforce through training and recruitment campaigns at home and abroad, and there are record numbers of staff working for the NHS, including 9,300 more nurses and almost 4,000 more doctors compared to September 2021.” Source link
Covid: Doctors' leaders back postponed health checks
A senior GP says the move would support the “national priority” to vaccinate people quickly. Source link
Covid vaccine: We need answers on autumn booster plan, say health leaders
The government has already promised a Covid booster rollout but it is yet to set out how it will work. Source link
Group Wants FDA Leaders Ousted Over Alzheimer's Drug Approval
Advocates Who Backed Approval Decry Cost Aducanumab had a rocky road to approval but had unwavering backing from the Alzheimer’s Association and at least one other organization, UsAgainstAlzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association was particularly outspoken in its support, and, as reported by Medscape in March, was accused of potential conflict of interest by […]