Nursing homes are often depicted as laggards when it comes to embracingtechnology tools. But an analysis by the American Association of Homes andServices for the Aging shows that nursing homes are more than holding theirown. Analysts found that nearly all facilities have electronic informationsystems for MDS data collection and billing, while 43% maintain electronichealth record systems. That compares very favorably to what’s happening inhospitals and physicians’ offices, the report concludes.