Valdese Weavers Contract has launched its initial collection of Privacy Curtain designs, which can be used in outpatient clinics or long-term care facilities.
Hollister Incorporated’s new Hydrofera Blue Ready antibacterial foam dressing has been named a “Top 10 Innovation in Podiatry” according to the Podiatry Today journal, as well as a “Top...
Healthcare pillows released
Oct 11, 2017
The Pillow Factory Division of Encompass Group LLC Introduces FreshStart® Personal Pillows, which feature breathable, nonwoven covers.
Telemedicine cart developed for healthcare facilities
Sep 07, 2016
Telemedicine provider Specialists On Call Inc. said it has developed and launched a new telemedicine cart for use in healthcare facilities throughout the United States.
eHDS holds user summit
Jun 03, 2015
eHealth Data Solutions (eHDS) is holding its user’s group conference in St. Louis next week.
House committee approves budget bill, excluding Medicare and Medicaid cuts
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 23, 2007
The House Budget Committee Thursday approved a fiscal year 2008 budget resolution that does not include billions of dollars in Medicare and Medicaid cuts as proposed by President Bush.
Deadline for HITECH disclosure rule is now ‘fluid,’ federal official says
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 29, 2013
A controversial “accounting of disclosures” provision of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act will probably not be finalized before the scheduled...
GAO: Survey system needs to be retooled
By
Liza Berger
Feb 01, 2010
General weaknesses in the nursing home survey process contribute to the understatement of deficiencies in nursing homes, according to a report released by the Government Accountability Office in late December.
GAO: Poor electronic safeguards leave Medicare data open to fraud
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 27, 2006
Medical and financial information on Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries is at risk because of security flaws, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.
CMS seeks comment on Alzheimer’s diagnosis procedure
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 18, 2004
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is asking the public for comment on whether to cover flurodexyglucose positron emission tomography, an imaging procedure, for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease.