Plustek has introduced a photo scanner that helps providers preserve older photographs that are damaged or beginning to fade. The SmartPhoto P60 is powered by an USB port so it may be used anywhere with...
Many providers not making IT preparation for looming HIPAA rule
Feb 08, 2011
Despite having less than a year to be ready, many providers are still not prepared for HIPAA 5010. Among facilities participating in a recent HIMSS-sponsored survey, “one third report they either...
Two new drugs show promise for hard-to-treat breast, prostate cancers
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 07, 2021
Cancer drug Lynparza (olaparib) reduced the risk of disease recurrence or death in certain aggressive breast cancers by 42% after surgery, while a new prostate cancer treatment improved survival by tracking...
Hospital group: MedPAC’s proposed post-acute payment system ‘unworkable’
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Sep 20, 2017
A unified post-acute payment system proposed by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission is “unworkable as a foundation” the American Hospital Association maintains.
Plan will push care planning
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Elizabeth Newman
Aug 05, 2015
A Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposal to reimburse practitioners for discussing advance care planning drew praise of long-term care medical directors in July.
Awards pile up for McKnight’s
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John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2015
Another May, another slew of awards for McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.
Accelerated Care Plus partners with Hallmark Rehabilitation Services
Jul 11, 2012
Accelerated Care Plus Corp. renewed a previous business relationship with Hallmark Rehabilitation Services.
Profile: Barbara Manard — From bayou to beltway
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McKnight's Staff
Nov 01, 2010
VP of Long-Term Care and Health Strategies AAHSA
CMS issues guidance on coding for fluids
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Haymarket Media
Jun 25, 2007
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a new Minimum Data Set sheet to clarify providers’ questions on coding for fluids administered for nutrition and hydration.
McKnight’s adds 8 more awards
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Stephanie H. Kim
Sep 01, 2014
McKnight’s added three national awards to its trophy case last month following the American Society of Business Publication Editors ceremony in Chicago.