OpusMobility Clinical Information System expands access
Jan 20, 2009
Opus Healthcare Solutions recently announced that its OpusMobility can run via secure cellular or Wi-Fi connections on all smart phone devices. OpusMobility lets providers monitor their patients’...
Obama plans to link technology with long-term care
Jan 20, 2009
History was made yesterday when President Barack Obama was sworn in as our 44th president. Today, the real work begins. As part of an effort to bolster the nation’s lagging economy, Obama plans to...
CMS seeks feedback on Medicare contractors
Jan 06, 2009
CMS recently announced the fourth round of its Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey. The questionnaire lets randomly-selected providers critique the performance of Medicare fee-for-service...
Tech tool
Dec 19, 2008
Making Information Technology Work: Maximizing the Benefits for Health Care Organizations examines the before and after stages of information technology projects–and provides guidance on how these...
Desktop commerce
Dec 02, 2008
Online retailers rolled out bargains as the week began, in an effort to get more consumers to shop online. Among the Cyber Monday enticements: significant discounts, free shipping and delivery guarantees....
Joint Commission report sees IT as critical to future success
Nov 25, 2008
The adoption of healthcare information technology is key to viability in the future, according to a new report from the Joint Commission. Providers need to find new ways to respond to patients’ growing...
Wicanders Cork Oak Floors earns Greenguard certification
Nov 18, 2008
Five product lines of Wicanders Cork Oak Floors recently received Greenguard Indoor Air Quality certification. The honor recognizes firms for their efforts to improve indoor air quality. The Greenguard...
Vigilan collaborates with Life Settlement Financial
Nov 18, 2008
Vigilan and Life Settlement Financial announced a collaborative effort to develop improved models for the valuation of life insurance policies. The firms plan to increase the accuracy of valuations on...
AMDA partners with ReachMD, in effort to attract eldercare physicians
Nov 18, 2008
The American Medical Directors Association has announced a strategic programming partnership with ReachMD, The Channel for Medical Professionals. The groups aim to provide more access to key thought and...
Staying in the know
Nov 18, 2008
Eldercare pros can stay on top of the top industry developments each day by visiting the McKnight’s Web site. You also can opt to receive a free, three-item Daily Update each business morning. Thanks...