Abaqis is the only quality assessment and reporting system that is tied directly to the Quality Indicator Survey, and its quality assessment modules reproduce the same forms, analysis and thresholds that...
On the economic front, signs that the worst may be over
Apr 28, 2009
We are finally seeing signs that our moribund economy might be starting to heal. This month, consumer confidence jumped more than forecast, stocks rose, mortgage rates dropped and Americans indicated more...
Dell’s mini tower provides small businesses with customization options
Apr 14, 2009
The newly redesigned Vostro 220 offers a variety of operating systems and sufficient customization options sure to meet the needs of most smaller operators. As with other models in the Vostro line of small...
Penny wise and dollar foolish
Apr 06, 2009
It has been said that a cynic knows the price of everything, but the value of nothing. By that standard, we seem to have a fairly cynical government these days. Consider: While long-term care providers...
Resource Systems buys MxManage
Mar 17, 2009
Resource Systems announced that it has purchased MxManage from Plante Moran. MxManage is a decision-support software tool for long-term care providers that optimizes reimbursement and state survey outcomes...
Nursing home charges vary widely, survey shows
Feb 24, 2009
Location, location, location. Realtors joke that those are the three most important factors in determining a property’s value. Apparently, the same formula holds true for nursing home costs. Louisiana...
Nursing home charges vary widely, survey shows
Feb 24, 2009
Location, location, location. Realtors joke that those are the three most important factors in determining a property’s value. Apparently, the same formula holds true for nursing home costs. Louisiana...
Caregiver Management Systems to release QIS survey software
Feb 17, 2009
Caregiver Management Systems is finalizing new software that will help providers comply with new QIS surveys. The firm plans to roll out this risk-management software in May.
AHCA publication helps providers comply with ICF/MR surveys
Jan 27, 2009
The American Health Care Association recently published a a book that helps providers with ICF/MR surveys. This latest edition contains updates federal regulations through last September. The book’s...
CMS seeks feedback on Medicare contractors
Jan 06, 2009
CMS recently announced the fourth round of its Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey. The questionnaire lets randomly-selected providers critique the performance of Medicare fee-for-service...