Laundry: saving money through new laundry technology and maintenance
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 01, 2009
There are several ways to save costs through laundry operations. Investing in new technology and performing regular machine maintenance are a good start
Price wants more tech and less government meddling
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 05, 2017
Physicians need to be more patient-facing, not computer-facing, according to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price, M.D.
Governors prepare for health information exchanges at semi-annual conference
Aug 07, 2009
A group of the nation’s governors and state officials has released a guide for state implementation of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act). McKnight’s...
CMS launches EHR demonstration project at 12 sites
Jun 12, 2008
Twelve sites have been selected to take part in a five-year electronic health records demonstration project for physicians, Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt announced this week.
McKnight’s Gold Award fits nicely for Signature HealthCARE
By
Foster Stubbs
Nov 09, 2022
Endless paperwork can strike fear into the hearts of many healthcare professionals. At Signature HealthCARE, it came in the form of OSHA fit-testing protocols. To combat the inefficiency of the traditional...
New CMS guide serves as road map for Medicare coverage, coding
Sep 02, 2008
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services hopes that a new online guide for Medicare beneficiaries and healthcare providers will be a “one-stop shop” for information on coverage, coding...
Healthcare IT bill to include financial incentives for nursing homes
Jun 27, 2008
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday sent to committee a measure that would further encourage the use of health information technology in all provider settings, including nursing homes.
Online Expo, free CE credits around the corner
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 03, 2015
Providers have an outstanding chance to polish their knowledge and skills in three key areas of long-term care Wednesday. McKnight’s 3rd Annual Fall Online Expo features nationally respected speakers...
Health and Human Services soliciting health IT data from nursing home vendors
Aug 26, 2011
The Department of Health and Human Services wants to study nursing home patient assessment data to determine whether health information technology standards can improve coordination of care.
LTC tech guru Alwan hangs a new shingle in ‘aging tech’ space
By
John Hall
Jan 20, 2023
For more than 15 years, Majd Alwan had a front row seat to an information revolution that has taken big strides toward full interoperability in nursing homes.