Legislative amendments emphasize home- and community-based care, Elder Justice Act
Sep 28, 2009
The Senate Finance last week adopted several amendments in its healthcare reform bill that apply to long-term care.
Get on the bus
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2008
Whether it’s a doctor visit or a country drive, vehicles are key. But performing due diligence is a must before hitting the road
Leader of health IT commission resigns over lack of privacy progress
By
Haymarket Media
Feb 26, 2007
The chair of a group that works with the government on information technology has resigned, citing the government’s lack of progress on protecting patient privacy.
PCC recognized by KLAS
Feb 18, 2014
PointClickCare was recognized by KLAS Research as a category leader in long-term care for 2013, according to its “Best in KLAS: Software and Services” report.
Smartphone service to track seniors at home debuts
Dec 10, 2013
SafeinHome, a smartphone-enabled service that uses sensors in a senior’s home to send information to a family member’s device, has entered the market.
Tech-savvy nursing homes improve care coordination and resident privacy, researcher states
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 11, 2013
Health information technology helps nursing homes coordinate care and protect resident privacy, according to a leading researcher on the impact of health IT.
Laundry: saving money through new laundry technology and maintenance
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 01, 2009
There are several ways to save costs through laundry operations. Investing in new technology and performing regular machine maintenance are a good start
Congress grills top judge on appeals jam backlog
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 01, 2014
There is no easy fix to the staggering backlog of Medicare appeals, a government official said during a July 10 Congressional hearing.
Nurses focusing on quality of care indicators to share experiences
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 01, 2013
Nursing and healthcare professionals from around the globe will convene Wednesday through Friday at the 7th Annual American Nurses Association “Nursing Quality Conference.” The latest research...
Use of electronic health records by post-acute providers improves care transitions, experts say
By
McKnight's Staff
Jul 05, 2012
Long-term and post-acute care providers aren’t eligible for federal meaningful use incentives for electronic health records, but failing to pursue EHRs would be unwise, experts stress.