Netsmart expands coding, billing services with QIRT acquisition
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 02, 2020
Netsmart has acquired post-acute healthcare consulting firm Quality In Real Time, the companies announced Tuesday. Together, Netsmart and QIRT will be the largest service provider in the post-acute community,...
Remote patient monitoring goes where providers can’t
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Kimberly Marselas
May 06, 2020
Two companies have unveiled expanded remote patient monitoring platforms that help providers track patient vitals after discharge, a resource surging in popularity with the advent of COVID-19. 100Plus,...
CPAP makers offer noninvasive alternatives to in-demand vents
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 15, 2020
Noninvasive ventilation therapy, such as that provided by CPAP machines, could offer care for critically ill COVID-19 patients who aren’t yet in need of ventilators, according to a series of white papers...
Recruiting firms help SNFs address turnover due to COVID-19
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 22, 2020
With long-standing turnover issues already plaguing the industry, recruiting companies are encouraging providers to rethink hiring and retention efforts to stave off potential crises during the coronavirus...
Surviving a stroke
Aug 13, 2008
Every 40 seconds, another person in the United States has a stroke, according to the American Heart Association. Ron Gardner, who has survived a stroke, recently wrote “Take Brave Steps for Stroke...
New camera for video surveillance
Jul 31, 2013
Toshiba Surveillance & IP Video Products Group has introduced a new camera called the IK-WB81A. The bullet camera has full 1080p HD resolution.
Surveillance possible from remote locations
May 02, 2012
Plustek Technology announced today the launch of its new nDVR 540. This digital video recorder surveillance system is designed for use with existing CCTV cameras. The system delivers real-time recording...
Telairity creates new encoder products
Apr 08, 2014
Telairity has introduced a new line of portable/mobile, small footprint and broadcast HD/SD encoder products under its Pegasus brand.
Real Time identifies, analyzes signs of infectious disease in nursing homes
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 15, 2020
Analytics company Real Time Medical Systems can now provide infectious disease surveillance of nursing facilities for government and industry clients. This new service uses built-in links to extract data...
Partners Pharmacy PassPort selected for NJ’s field hospitals
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 15, 2020
New Jersey has tapped Partners Pharmacy and its innovative APS Passport system to provide emergency pharmacy services at three field hospitals opening across the state to alleviate the strain on local...