A new mobile humidifier and air purifier from Swizz Style allows for output capacity for areas up to 4,200 square feet.
Six tech vendors align to make health records more interoperable
Mar 13, 2013
A half dozen electronic health record vendors have formed a non-profit organization called the Commonwell Health Alliance. The organization’s goal is to create a national infrastructure with common...
MediMatrix partners with Optimus EMR
Oct 03, 2012
A new information sharing relationship between MediMatrix and Optimus EMR will improve care for the nation’s oldest residents, according to both firms.
Budget proposal reveals a soft spot for healthcare IT
Feb 02, 2010
Healthcare-related information technology emerged as a big winner in President Obama’s federal budget proposal, which was revealed earlier this week. The $3.8 trillion spending plan includes $110...
Google launches medical records business
Jun 04, 2008
Google has launched Google Health. This medical records service business will allow users to store and manage healthcare information online. To ensure privacy, Google built a separate, secure computer...
Maytag Commercial Laundry steps up technician training efforts
Jun 22, 2011
Maytag Commercial Laundry recently hosted 22 service technicians at its on-premises laundry (OPL) Factory Service School. This additional training took place at the company’s facility in St. Joseph,...
IBM ‘Smart Solutions’ to help executives manage information better
Mar 28, 2012
IBM recently announced three IBM Smarter Analytics Signature Solutions that blend multiple analytic products, models and algorithms, and supporting services. Collectively, they help corporate-level executives...
Deadline nears for McKnight’s Tech Awards
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Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2013
Long-term care providers have until Friday to enter the second annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards. The goal is to recognize efforts that enhance the resident caregiving experience.
Jeron releases Exception Report
Dec 22, 2014
Jeron Electronic Systems Inc. has released a new Exception Report option in its Provider 790 Executive Information System Software.
HHS seeks health IT data from industry vendors
Aug 31, 2011
The Department of Health and Human Services wants to study nursing home patient assessment data to determine whether health information technology standards can improve care coordination. More specifically,...