Minority patients more likely to get unnecessary healthcare services … Religious leaders urge Senators to preserve Medicaid funding in new health bill … FDA makes first-of-its-kind request...
Survey reveals importance of electronic referrals
By
Mallory Hackett
Jul 31, 2019
Electronic referrals are a high priority with 70% of home health and hospice organizations reporting an increase in requests for referral data to be sent electronically over the past one to two years,...
Relatives of nursing home residents still challenging 2-year-old restraining order
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Haymarket Media
Nov 16, 2004
Two years ago, the Christian Community Home of Hudson (WI) requested a temporary restraining order against nursing home visitors, charging them with harassment after they criticized the care their relatives...
Medical records firm sues HHS over HIPAA document fees
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 11, 2018
A technology company that helps healthcare providers complete medical records requests is suing the Department of Health and Human Services over “irrational, arbitrary” HIPAA limits that cap...
Digital workplace platform launches self-service module
Mar 22, 2017
WorkJam, a digital workplace platform for hourly workers, has launched AI-Enabled Employee Self-Service module.
RACs recoil against bills
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 01, 2013
Independent Medicare auditors are criticizing two measures that would put stricter controls on Recovery Audit Contractors.
Leavitt announces new electronic health records advisory board
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Haymarket Media
Jun 07, 2005
A new advisory board will guide the nation’s health providers in their efforts to adopt a healthcare information technology system, Michael Leavitt, secretary of the Department of Health and Human...
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Jun 06, 2017
ManorCare CEO allegedly requesting $100 million in deferred compensation from buyout … Omnicare to pay $23 million to settle antidepressant kickback case … Healthcare industry adds 24,300 new...
I couldn’t live without … PointClickCare Secure Conversations
Apr 01, 2014
Leaders at Wellington Healthcare noticed that when residents needed a doctor, nurses were text messaging physicians to request a call. Security concerns prevented the long-term care staff from texting...
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Danielle Brown
Mar 30, 2022
FDA authorizes second booster for seniors and the immunocompromised … Provider request granted: Federal agency announces effort to reduce immigration backlogs … Tennessee opening up $230 million in...