CMS launches EHR demonstration project at 12 sites
Jun 12, 2008
Twelve sites have been selected to take part in a five-year electronic health records demonstration project for physicians, Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt announced this week.
Report: Drug plans use sneaky tactics to deny seniors’ meds
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Haymarket Media
Mar 29, 2006
Prescription drug plans are using “restrictive tactics” to deny seniors refills of medications, and are not informing them of these practices, says a new report from Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA).
Elder abuse bill pushed
By
McKnight's Staff
May 01, 2012
Lawmakers in Colorado are trying to change the fact that their state is one of only four that do not have mandatory reporting laws governing elder abuse. State Sen. Evie Hudak (D) introduced legislation...
End-of-life orders widely embraced by SNF residents, study finds
By
Jul 12, 2016
Nearly half of all nursing home residents in California completed a form expressing their end-of-life wishes in 2011, showing the state’s widespread acceptance of the orders.
Trump may maintain support for health IT, cut funds for HIPAA audits
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Nov 14, 2016
Health information technology and interoperability are expected to stay top priorities for health officials in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, according to one expert.
Some HIPAA hysteria fades, but questions still linger
Nov 29, 2004
Fears and misconceptions sent many providers into overdrive when new medical records privacy rules went into effect last year.
Report: Shared IT boosts care coordination, but extra workload poses burnout threat
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 23, 2019
An evaluation of six Medicare Accountable Care Organizations found that health information technology tools improved patient care coordination — at a cost.
Prominent D.C. school gets alumni backlash over nursing home deal
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Nov 19, 2015
Alumni at a prestigious Washington, D.C. institution are raising concerns over the school’s recent purchase of a nursing facility in an effort to expand their campus.
Ask the nursing expert … about stopping staff turnover
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Nov 01, 2013
As one of the leaders in my nursing facility, how do I stop turnover and motivate my staff to improve our performance?
Designing transition
By
John Andrews
Jan 03, 2012
Contemporary design elements are getting the go ahead by more providers, who are still also focused on the durability and performance of furnishings and décor.