Mississippi Information Technology company Think Anew has announced a new application to help providers meet new regulations governing Payroll Based Journal reporting.
BioMask helps minimize spread of flu
Jan 02, 2013
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention is warning providers to brace for a challenging flu season. Medline’s recently-introduced BioMask is one way providers can target the flu bug.
Nursing homes should focus on improving communications to prevent in-room cameras, survey suggests
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 25, 2014
Most people would consider video cameras to monitor a loved one’s nursing home care but would prefer other methods, according to recently released survey results.
Triple pill cuts blood pressure
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 08, 2018
A pill combining low doses of three blood pressure-reducing medications significantly increased the number of patients reaching blood pressure targets, compared with usual care. About 70% of patients in...
New data brings signs that economic recovery is nearing
Jun 02, 2009
Fresh signs emerged this week that the recession’s grip might be letting up. For starters, manufacturing’s slide is easing. Builders are stepping up spending on construction projects —...
How to do it … smartwatch compliance
By
John Hall
Aug 05, 2019
Like many other aspects of society, smart technologies are sweeping senior living. The benefits of smart watches make them attractive additions in most facilities. Experts, however, advise careful evaluation...
Spray-on skin shows promise for leg ulcer treatment
Aug 08, 2012
Healthpoint Biotherapeutics has tested a unique wound care treatment: spray-on skin. The product was recently tested on 228 patients with leg ulcers, with encouraging results.
Contact tracing may come of age, thanks to pandemic
By
John Hall
Dec 01, 2020
COVID-19 has revived interest in an old technology as experts look to it as a tool for controlling outbreaks.
Ask the legal expert: Can we go after this contractor if the family wants to sue us or regulators want...
By
John Durso
Jul 01, 2021
A contractor did some shoddy work installing flooring that we didn’t catch right away and a patient wound up falling and injuring herself. Can we go after this contractor if the family wants to sue us...
State Medicaid funding sparks revolt before today’s healthcare summit
Feb 25, 2010
President Obama is expected to meet today with a select group of congressmen from both the Republican and Democratic parties to discuss ideas for healthcare reform. One agenda item expected to get some...