Virtual pharmacist app aims to reduce readmissions
Sep 20, 2017
Temasys Communications announced RxConcile has chosen its communications platform to power its virtual pharmacist app aimed at reducing patient readmissions with medication counseling.
Tennessee facility settles last of lawsuits related to deadly fire
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 22, 2006
A nursing home facility in Tennessee where 16 residents died in a fire in 2003 has settled the last of its 32 lawsuits. The fire, which triggered a national discussion on fire prevention in nursing homes,...
Joerns Healthcare unveils new identity and website
Feb 16, 2016
Joerns RecoverCare has announced it is changing its company name to Joerns Healthcare. It has launched a new website in connection with the new corporate identity.
MedPAC backing pay transition
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 08, 2018
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission members are on board with a plan to transition to a new Medicare payment system over a two-year span. The new post-acute payment system would begin in 2019 and merge...
Vocollect, American HealthTech create alliance
Oct 07, 2009
The technology companies Vocollect Healthcare Systems Inc. and American HealthTech Inc. have formed an alliance to help long-term care clients develop more unified electronic medical records. The systems...
Cure for seniors’ summertime blues: air-conditioning
Jul 07, 2008
Grilling is a favorite American pastime in the summer–but not for seniors, according to a new poll.
McKnight’s 4th Fall Online Expo is here!
Sep 15, 2016
The fourth annual McKnight’s Fall Online Expo takes place next Thursday, Sept. 22, offering attendees three free CE credits. The three hour-long sessions begin at 11 a.m. Eastern Time.
ONE DAY TO GO: Payment, Quality, Tech info — and free CE credits — at tomorrow’s Fall Online...
By
Sep 21, 2016
Providers will get a chance to learn from top long-term care experts and earn up to three free continuing education credits tomorrow at McKnight’s Fall Online Expo — all without leaving their home...
Tena debuts extra-large bariatric brief
Jul 01, 2014
Tena has introduced its Stretch 3XL Bariatric Brief, which features a new high-rise design and larger waist size.
HHS program to repay states for dual-eligible drug costs
By
Haymarket Media
Feb 22, 2006
The Department of Health and Human Services unveiled a demonstration program to repay states for prescription medications for dual eligibles. States incurred these costs this year as the Medicare Part...