Virus ‘identity change’ might affect Alzheimer’s development … Rapamycin may be repurposed to fight aging … House seeks drug price relief for seniors
Identifier mix-ups undermining quest for useful electronic health record exchanges
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 29, 2019
A review of more than 700 comments on a proposed rule to standardize the exchange of electronic health records points to one major concern: inconsistently or improperly recorded patient names.
A class action brought against CVS Healthcare Corp. this month alleges the pharmacy company misled shareholders about its merger with Aetna Inc. and its acquisition of Omnicare.
New device for chronic heart failure approved
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 26, 2019
The Food and Drug Administration approved the Optimizer Smart system last week as a treatment for those with moderate-to-severe heart failure.
SNF occupancy continues to stabilize, with rural providers feeling the pinch, NIC finds
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 14, 2019
Nursing home use may be finally stabilizing after years of precipitous declines, according to new data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
MatrixCare receives NIC certification
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 27, 2019
MatrixCare has been certified by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care as its newest Actual Rates Software Partner.
NIC spring conference kicks off Wednesday
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 14, 2019
Former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan will be the keynote speaker Thursday morning at the annual spring conference of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC). The event will start...
Feds announce slew of moves aimed at improving nursing homes’ digital communication with hospitals
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 12, 2019
The federal government is making a big push to improve information sharing between skilled nursing facilities and other providers, announcing several moves on Monday.
Senators fret over HIPAA weakening to ease SNF communication
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 11, 2019
Two ranking senators said moves by the Trump administration to open up communication channels between nursing homes and other providers could weaken privacy regulations.
Lacuna Health acquires chronic care company
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 09, 2019
Lacuna Health has bought American Chronic Care LLC a provider of chronic care management services to physician groups, accountable care organizations and federally qualified health centers.