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Posted onDominic HughesHealth correspondent Getty Images Some medics involved in sexual misconduct cases were handed suspensions instead of General Medical Council advice to strike them off the medical register Last month we reported on research that found in nearly a quarter of cases involving sexual misconduct, the MPTS imposed sanctions on doctors that were more lenient…
UK facing long, tough flu season, NHS chiefs warn
Posted onNick TriggleHealth correspondent Getty Images The UK is facing a long, drawn-out flu season, the boss of the NHS in England is warning. Sir Jim Mackey said there is “no doubt” this winter will be one of the toughest the health service has faced. It comes as flu rates have started climbing early this year,…
Trans woman leaves role with Portsmouth womens health charity
Posted onWriting to the charity in March, the MP said: “It is remarkable that a charity established to advocate for women’s health would appoint a man, without female anatomy or experience of this disease, to speak for those whose suffering is defined by their sex.
Covid inquiry: Patients harmed as pandemic brought NHS close to collapse
Posted onThe report highlighted how there was a decline in attendances to A&E and other settings for non-Covid emergencies, including heart attacks, suggesting the slogan Stay Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives inadvertently sent the message health care was closed.
Health Insurance Marketplace premiums to grow 18%: KFF | TechTarget
Posted onA new analysis from the Peterson Center on Healthcare and KFF finds Health Insurance Marketplace premiums will grow by about 11 percentage points in 2026, resulting in a median proposed increase of 18%. Researchers analyzed individual market filings containing publicly available information on what payers expect to drive their healthcare costs in the coming…
