Demands and expectations in the health information field are booming. Interoperability is the buzzword when discussing information technology for long-term care. This article offers expert advice on how...
GE launches ‘Healthymagination’ effort
May 26, 2009
General Electric Co. has launched a “Healthymagination” initiative. The company hopes to build a thematic presence in healthcare on par with its four-year-old “Ecomagination” campaign...
Administrators pan pay-for-performance
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2014
Most nursing home administrators do not believe that pay-for-performance initiatives lead to improved resident care or stronger bottom lines, according to findings recently published in the Journal of...
Association: Tort reforms effective
Feb 27, 2008
A new study of enacted tort reform measures shows that award limits do reduce insurers’ payouts and, ultimately, insurance premiums, researchers say. Consumer and legal groups disputed the findings.
Information Technology Feature: On the record
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 09, 2007
IT specialists are already working to create and implement the next era of resident-centered electronic health records.
Information Technology: Wireless? Why not
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 13, 2005
Wireless nurse-call systems are creeping into nursing homes more often — regardless of what regulations say or imply.
Nobody’s ready to call it a tidal wave yet. But there are signs of an undercurrent...
CMS falls short on HIPAA security measures, OIG finds
Oct 31, 2008
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has failed to adequately protection patient information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), according to the Department of...
Consulting, technology company join forces
May 25, 2016
Pathway Health and Prime Care Technologies have announced a strategic partnership to help providers with performance improvement.
Briggs form ensures compliance with drug-class rules
May 04, 2011
Briggs Medical Service Company has developed a form that can be used to meet newly-enforced DEA regulations concerning Schedule III, IV and V drug classes on telephone orders. New regulations require nurses...
ITUpdate
Jul 01, 2013
» The second annual McKnight’s Excellence In Technology Awards program will accept applications through July 12. In all, 15 honors will be given to the highest-scoring providers. Awards will recognize...