Since MDS 3.0 was initiated in October 2010, facilities throughout the United States have experienced a significant increase in “A” ADL scoring ratios. By becoming aware of your facility’s...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services needs to brush up its information technology investment process, according to a governmental report.
Survey: Most healthcare providers are HIPAA compliant
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Haymarket Media
Apr 13, 2004
The American Health Information Management Association found that most healthcare organizations are largely HIPAA compliant.
Tennessee facility settles last of lawsuits related to deadly fire
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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,...
Long-term, acute care hospitals may feel CMS’ sting
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Haymarket Media
May 13, 2004
Possibly in response to calls for greater scrutiny of such facilities, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed regulations that would make it much harder to qualify as a long-term, acute-care...
One day until the Fall Online Expo
Sep 21, 2016
The McKnight’s Fall Online Expo begins tomorrow, and providers can visit with a host of vendors at their interactive booths.
Rides for loved ones a reasonable benefit, AHCA claims
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John O'Connor
Dec 08, 2014
Operators should be able to offer free or discounted rides to the loved ones of residents being transported to skilled care facilities, asserts a letter from the American Health Care Association.
CMS updates kidney dialysis standards
Apr 07, 2008
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a new rule governing health assessment, patient outcomes and physician practices at kidney dialysis centers around the country.
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.
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.