»MatrixCare and its sister brands are sporting new logos as part of an initiative by ResMed that stresses the cross-setting seamlessness of its software platforms. The “MatrixCare by ResMed” tagline...
New tech tools help operators recruit staff more effectively
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 06, 2015
Long-term care providers are increasingly turning to technology that can recruit or track new hires, with the latest system coming from OnShift.
Healthland buys American HealthTech
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 01, 2013
Healthland, an electronic health records vendor that has been focused on the rural hospital market, acquired American HealthTech in May. The combination of the companies “will help us build on interoperability,”...
LTC insurer not paying up, lawsuit alleges
By
John O'Connor
Mar 01, 2012
California-based Consumer Watchdog has filed a class action lawsuit against Senior Health Insurance Company of Pennsylvania. The organization alleges that SHIP is refusing to honor thousands of long-term...
Officials promote air filtration upgrades amid ‘tripledemic’
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 20, 2023
With the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urging better air filtration in healthcare facilities amid the “tripledemic,” many companies are rushing products to market.
May Company Briefs
May 01, 2020
Prodded by the COVID-19 pandemic, Relias released a new feature allowing clients to host live training online.
CEO transition a family affair at Health Dimensions Group
By
Marty Stempniak
Jul 09, 2018
There’s new leadership at the top of one leading long-term care consulting firm. Erin Shvetzoff Hennessey recently took the reins as chief executive of Health Dimensions Group, which is based in...
New PointClickCare upgrades target cross-continuum care
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 07, 2023
The fall conference season is often used by vendors to highlight recent upgrades that make platforms and technology tools in general more supportive across the care continuum.
Firms add faster pay, financial tools to keep employees happy
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 01, 2022
Another firm is stepping up with services to provide long-term care employees with access to part of their wages before payday.
New incontinence products pushed to nurses, providers
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2014
Incontinence management remains a hot commodity in long-term care, with three companies debuting products.