Internet connections are just getting started, experts say
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2014
If last month’s International CES show had a strong message for providers, it was this: Being connected to the Internet is about to take on a whole new meaning.
Obama against caps for malpractice suits
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2009
President Obama told a roomful of doctors that he does not favor caps for malpractice awards. But he indicated he may be open to “apology legislation.”
LTC providers: Senate vote to kill ‘skinny’ healthcare bill ‘the right move’...
By
John O'Connor
Jul 28, 2017
Provider groups exhaled Friday following the death of a so-called “skinny repeal” healthcare bill that could have opened the door to Medicaid funding cuts.
Our quiet revolution
By
John O'Connor
Nov 05, 2016
The CommonWell Health Alliance recently announced that members soon will be giving patients instant access to virtually all their health data.
‘Use it or lose it’ appears to have cognitive functioning application
By
John O'Connor
Feb 19, 2020
Regularly engaging in diverse activities throughout adulthood can help people retain cognitive functioning abilities in old age, according to a new study.
Governors eye block grants as way to cut Medicaid costs
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2011
House Republicans would like to see Medicaid outlays trimmed dramatically. And they are hardly alone.
Experts to ID vital issues
By
John O'Connor
Feb 07, 2007
Industry experts will address five top-of-mind issues during sessions at an upcoming McKnight’s Online Expo. The free event will be held March 14 and 15.
Tru-D | SmartUVC gets 3-year deal
By
John O'Connor
Jan 21, 2015
Automated disinfection robot manufacturer Tru-D | Smart UVC has been awarded a group purchasing agreement with Premier for room equipment infection prevention products.
Kindred bid more hostile?
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2014
Kindred Healthcare increased its bid for Gentiva Health Services to about $534 million, and plans to take the offer directly to shareholders.
New awards for tech innovators
By
John O'Connor
Apr 02, 2012
As never before, operators are harnessing tech tools that improve care delivery.