Nurse aides play key role in LTC pain management: study
By
Amy Novotney
Oct 10, 2023
Certified nursing assistants trained in best care practices may improve early detection of pain and pain management for nursing home residents, according to a study by researchers at the University of...
Study: Telemedicine remains significant factor in LTC
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Amy Novotney
Oct 10, 2023
While the use of telemedicine visits within long-term care is significantly down from its pandemic high, it remains above historic levels, particularly for speciality services such as psychiatry, a new...
Curana expands embedded physician model
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Amy Novotney
Oct 10, 2023
Massachusetts-based SALMON Health and Retirement is partnering with Texas-based primary care provider Curana Health to offer an embedded physician model intended to improve on-site care for residents at...
Epic, Abridge pair up to bring AI to medical documentation
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Amy Novotney
Oct 10, 2023
AI-enabled documentation startup Abridge is integrating with Epic as part of the electronic health record vendor’s latest program for third-party developers.
Raises, respect and education are top desires in CNA survey
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Amy Novotney
Sep 12, 2023
For the second time in a row, staffing shortages were the top concern cited in the annual poll conducted by the National Association of Health Care Assistants.
AI that helps screen for heart disease could be boon for LTC
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Amy Novotney
Sep 12, 2023
The questionable accuracy of wearables and other digital tools screening for complex conditions such as heart disease has prevented these devices from being particularly helpful to date.
Telehealth, now with automatic documentation
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Amy Novotney
Sep 12, 2023
One of the largest telehealth platforms in the US is adding automated clinical documentation during virtual exams.
Skilled nursing referrals up as access shrinks, study finds
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Amy Novotney
Sep 12, 2023
Referrals for post-acute services, particularly skilled nursing care, are growing, but staffing shortages and patients with higher need at discharge are making it tougher for hospitals to connect patients...
Meet Rose Trevino, 2023 Rising Star
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 03, 2023
Learn more about Rose Trevino, Director of Operations, Help at Home, Chicago.
Meet Emily Erickson, 2023 Rising Star
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 21, 2023
Learn more about Emily Erickson, Chief Clinical Officer, Retirement Unlimited Inc., Roanoke, VA.