Certification begins for LTC-related electronic health records
Nov 15, 2011
Electronic health records in long-term care are now being certified, a leading organization recently announced. Vendors approved so far by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology...
Omnicare: New rules are not likely to harm the business
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2011
The nation’s largest institutional pharmacy vendor does not expect proposed drug handling rules to adversely affect its business, even though they likely will increase drug-delivery costs.
Music video is tonic for the LTC survivor’s soul
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 01, 2011
Hopefully a certain bound-to-be viral video has already gotten to you. If not, you can thank me later.
Study questions supplements as hedge against chronic conditions
Oct 14, 2011
Older women who take multivitamins, folic acid and other dietary supplements to ward off chronic conditions actually face a higher risk of dying, according to a new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine....
Medicare beneficiaries suffering from five or more chronic conditions and functional impairments are nearly twice as expensive as Medicare enrollees with only the chronic conditions, a new report finds.
Omnicare Long Term Care Group — Booth 2013
Oct 06, 2011
With more than three decades of experience, Omnicare works to deliver practical and innovative solutions to address your present and future needs, including classic pharmacy services, electronic medication...
Senior housing poised for growth, NIC president says
Sep 30, 2011
Even though the economy is struggling, the senior housing sector has plenty of good days ahead, according to National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry President Robert G. Kramer.
VCPI’s newest dashboard to offer enhanced clinical information
Sep 28, 2011
VCPI, in conjunction with PointRight Inc., is preparing to release additional functionality for its Decision Point Outcomes Dashboard for Skilled Nursing Facilities. The updated dashboard will offer enhanced...
NIC attendees optimistic about long-term prospects, president says
Sep 23, 2011
Underlying reasons for Thursday’s record crowd at the annual meeting of the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry are hard to discern, the group’s president told...
Laser system uses unique keyboard to allow communication
Sep 21, 2011
InvoTek has launched a new product using laser technology that enables a person with limited movement to write, communicate and control his or her environment. The Safe Laser System projects a low-power...