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Axios
5 days ago
- Health
- Axios
How immigrants contribute to Arkansas' health care workforce
Immigrants make up a lower share of Arkansas' health care workforce than in most states, but the nation's hospitals still rely heavily on an immigrant workforce, per census data analyzed by KFF. Why it matters: It's a pivotal moment for the nation's hospitals. The health care industry is facing a double challenge — a White House immigration crackdown that could translate to worker shortages and the "big, beautiful bill," which pulls back federal health care spending. Meanwhile, an aging population will require more care. Zoom in: About 5% of health care workers in Arkansas are immigrants, and Northwest Arkansas has a growing need for health care workers to meet growing demand as the nation sees a shortage. By the numbers: Nationwide, 16% of hospital workers are immigrants — roughly in the line with the share of the workforce that's foreign-born. More populous states have higher numbers — 32% in California, 29% in New York and New Jersey, and 27% in Florida. The intrigue: There are already shortages of doctors in certain areas and within certain specialities, as well as an overall workforce shortage. Reducing the number of immigrants in the U.S. could make that worse. And it's not just physicians. Immigrants account for a high share of the cleaning and maintenance staff in hospitals — close to 30%. "If there aren't enough workers, hospitals may need to limit services," says Scott Hulver, a policy analyst at KFF. State of play: Hospitals are one of the big losers from the new spending bill, taking a major hit from Medicaid cuts and changes to the Affordable Care Act, report Axios' Peter Sullivan and Victoria Knight. Millions are likely to lose their health insurance. The bottom line: Since the passage of the ACA in 2010, more people have had access to health care and the industry exploded, hiring surged, and more workers were in demand.
BBC News
21-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Peter Sullivan murder miscarriage of justice payout 'not enough'
An increase in compensation due to a man who spent 38 years in jail on a murder conviction that was recently overturned "does not go far enough", his lawyer has said. Peter Sullivan, 68, has been described as the victim of Britain's longest-running miscarriage of justice, having been jailed in 1987 for the brutal murder of 21-year-old Diane Sindall in Birkenhead. The Ministry of Justice is to raise the amount paid to people wrongly jailed for more than a decade to £1.3m from £1m. But Mr Sullivan's lawyer Sarah Myatt said the increase was only half the rate of inflation since the £1m cap came in in 2008. Inflation since the cap's introduction in 2008 stands at 68%, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Ms Myatt said "[the increase is] a very small step forward", adding: "I don't think it's enough at all."The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said the increase would create "a fairer and better justice system". 'No amount' Mr Sullivan was freed when his conviction was quashed by the Court of Appeal in May, after new testing of preserved semen samples produced a DNA profile that pointed to another, unknown, Police has since re-opened its investigation into Miss Sindall's murder but the force said "unfortunately" searches of the national DNA database had not come up with any Myatt said Mr Sullivan had "lost 38 years of his life, nearly four decades of his life"."There is not any amount that would be able to compensate somebody for that."She said the amount victims are eligible for should be "sufficient to mean that somebody can then continue the rest of their life in utmost comfort".Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said: "Fairness is the ideal that underpins our justice system. Where it has failed to meet that ideal, victims of devastating miscarriages of justice must be able to rebuild their lives."This uplift will ensure victims are compensated for the crimes they did not commit and the years they cannot get back."Once eligible, the level of compensation will be decided by an independent Malkinson, 58, from Manchester, who spent 17 years in prison for a rape crime he did not commit, has described the proposed cap increase as "insulting". Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Innocent 'Beast of Birkenhead' Peter Sullivan now in line for £1.3m payout but lawyers say miscarriage of justice changes 'don't go nearly far enough'
Labour has announced an increase in maximum pay-outs to victims of miscarriages of justice – but the changes do not go far enough, lawyers have warned. The current cap on compensation payments for people wrongly jailed for 10 years or more will rise by £300,000 to £1.3million, Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed today. The ceiling on payments to those wrongly jailed for up to 10 years will also rise by 30 per cent to £650,000. The increase is likely to mean that Peter Sullivan – whose conviction was quashed in May for a murder he did not commit – will now be due a higher pay-out. In one of Britain's worst miscarriages of justice Mr Sullivan spent 38 years behind bars before judges overturned his conviction for the 1986 murder of 21-year-old florist Diane Sindall. Erroneously dubbed the 'Beast of Birkenhead' after the brutal killing, Mr Sullivan had long protested his innocence. The sheer length of his wrongful jail term means he is expected to be awarded a sum to the limit of the new cap. In another high-profile case, Andrew Malkinson was wrongly jailed for rape for 17 years and finally freed two years ago. Months after his release he had received no pay-out and described himself as 'broke' and 'living in a tent'. In February it emerged Mr Malkinson had received a 'significant' six-figure interim pay-out – but his final application is yet to be resolved. Solicitor Toby Wilton, who is representing Mr Malkinson in his compensation claim, said Ms Mahmood's announcement 'does not go nearly far enough'. 'The current maximum cap on compensation of £1million was introduced in 2008,' Mr Wilton said. 'Before that, compensation was not capped at all and applicants received compensation broadly in line with what they would receive in a court of law. 'The government should return to this system, removing the arbitrary cap which unfairly penalises those who like Andrew Malkinson have suffered the longest lasting and most serious miscarriages of justice. 'While this proposal is welcome, it does not go nearly far enough.' He added: 'The Government and Parliament should think again. 'A 30 per cent increase in the cap, whilst welcome, does not come close to addressing this unfairness. 'Increased by RPI inflation, the measure the courts use to uprate compensation amounts, £1million in 2008 would be closer to £2million today.' Announcing the changes, Ms Mahmood said: 'Fairness is the ideal that underpins our justice system. 'Where it has failed to meet that ideal, victims of devastating miscarriages of justice must be able to rebuild their lives. 'This uplift will ensure victims are compensated for the crimes they did not commit and the years they cannot get back.' The exact amount of compensation is decided by an independent assessor. Applications must be made within two years of being pardoned or having a conviction quashed as a result of a newly-discovered fact.
Axios
09-07-2025
- Health
- Axios
In Florida's hospitals, more than 25% of workers are immigrants
Florida has one of the highest populations of immigrants working in hospitals, according to census data analyzed by KFF. Why it matters: The health care industry is facing a double challenge — a White House immigration crackdown that could translate to worker shortages, and the "big, beautiful bill," which pulls back federal health care spending. Meanwhile, an aging population will require more care. The big picture: The nation's hospitals rely heavily on an immigrant workforce — in some states, more than a quarter of hospital workers are either naturalized citizens or noncitizen immigrants, data show. Zoom in: In Florida, nearly 27% of hospital workers are immigrants — only behind California (32%), New York (29%) and New Jersey (29%). Nationwide, 16% of hospital workers are immigrants — roughly in line with the share of the workforce that's foreign-born. Between the lines: There are already shortages of doctors in certain areas and within certain specialities, as well as an overall workforce shortage. Reducing the number of immigrants in the U.S. could make that worse. And it's not just physicians. Immigrants account for a high share of the cleaning and maintenance staff in hospitals — close to 30%. "If there aren't enough workers, hospitals may need to limit services," says Scott Hulver, a policy analyst at KFF. State of play: Hospitals are one of the big losers from the new spending bill, taking a major hit from Medicaid cuts and changes to the Affordable Care Act, report Axios' Peter Sullivan and Victoria Knight. Millions are likely to lose their health insurance. The bottom line: Since the passage of the ACA in 2010, more people have had access to health care and the industry exploded, hiring surged and more workers were in demand.
Axios
08-07-2025
- Health
- Axios
States with the highest share of immigrants working in hospitals
The nation's hospitals rely heavily on an immigrant workforce — in some states, more than a quarter of hospital workers are either naturalized citizens or noncitizen immigrants, per census data analyzed by KFF. Why it matters: It's a pivotal moment for the nation's hospitals. The health care industry is facing a double challenge — a White House immigration crackdown that could translate to worker shortages, and the "big, beautiful bill," which pulls back federal health care spending. Meanwhile, an aging population will require more care. By the numbers: Nationwide, 16% of hospital workers are immigrants — roughly in the line with the share of the workforce that's foreign-born. More populous states have higher numbers — 32% in California; 29% in New York and New Jersey, and 27% in Florida. Zoom in: There are already shortages of doctors in certain areas and within certain specialities, as well as an overall workforce shortage. Reducing the number of immigrants in the U.S. could make that worse. And it's not just physicians. Immigrants account for a high share of the cleaning and maintenance staff in hospitals — close to 30%. "If there aren't enough workers, hospitals may need to limit services," says Scott Hulver, a policy analyst at KFF. State of play: Hospitals are one of the big losers from the new spending bill, taking a major hit from Medicaid cuts and changes to the Affordable Care Act, report Axios' Peter Sullivan and Victoria Knight. Millions are likely to lose their health insurance. The bottom line: Since the passage of the ACA in 2010, more people have had access to health care and the industry exploded, hiring surged and more workers were in demand.
