Lutheran Senior Services partners with interoperability framework
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 10, 2018
Lutheran Senior Services is the nation’s first senior living organization to exchange bidirectional clinical data with local acute care partner, SMM Health, through the Carequality interoperability framework,...
New C. diff test released
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 10, 2018
Singulex’s Clarity C. diff toxin A/B assay, a rapid C. diff toxin test, has made its commercial debut, the company announced.
SNF portfolio purchased for $88 million
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 09, 2018
American Healthcare Investors and Griffin Capital Company LLC, co-sponsors of Griffin-American Healthcare REIT IV, said it has bought a skilled nursing facility portfolio for $88.2 million.
Cantata Health announces partnership
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 09, 2018
Cantata Health has announced a partnership with WoundRounds that will allow resale of WoundRounds to Cantata’s customer base.
Zimmet Healthcare releases analytics platform
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 09, 2018
Zimmet Healthcare Services Group has developed and launched CORE (“Claim Outcomes & Reimbursement Essentials”), which looks at current SNF-specific and accretive peer-group data.
Redesigned grab bars released
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 09, 2018
The bariatric grab bars are geared towards facilities that need to accommodate the needs of heavier patients. They are now re-rated at 900, 1,000 and 1,250 pounds for user stability.
Golden Hill, Newton-Wellesley Hospital win Gold for Quality, Training
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 05, 2018
It’s not every day that a provider can say it has reduced readmission rates by 50% on its sub-acute unit. But Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kingston, NY, did just that. And in doing...
Readmissions? How to avoid admission at all
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 05, 2018
Skilled nursing facilities would be wise to keep its patients in their homes and out of the hospital completely. That’s why it was intriguing to hear of a new model for Medicare beneficiaries who reside...
Marquis Health Services, Caretel Inns are Gold winners in Innovation/Safety
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 04, 2018
Marquis Health Services in New Jersey built a web portal and Business Intelligence system that interfaces with each part of its organization. The team’s efforts landed it the Gold Award as Innovator...
Menorah Manor, Caribou earn Gold Awards
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 03, 2018
Menorah Manor and Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center won Gold Awards in KISS and High Tech/High Touch categories.