AHCA will incorporate PointRight’s rehospitalization metric into its Quality Initiative
Sep 05, 2012
PointRight combines Minimum Data Set 3.0 data and unique analytics to calculate case-mix adjusted hospital readmission rates.
Centra Health and HealthMEDX partner
Jun 12, 2013
Virginia based Centra Health has selected HealthMEDX Vision to aid its technology-related efforts.
Coming soon: More companies that offer help with information technology
Mar 10, 2009
Think there is a mind-boggling number of information technology-related vendors in the market now? Just wait. The economic stimulus package recently signed by President Obama is laden with sweeteners that...
Senior Comedy Afternoons releases DVD
Apr 21, 2015
Senior Comedy Afternoons has released a new DVD titled “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” which was filmed last fall in California.
ACO book helps leaders prepare for future
Apr 04, 2012
In the wake of healthcare reform, accountable care organizations continue to emerge as an increasingly likely care delivery option. The Healthcare Executive’s Guide to ACO Strategy helps operators...
Vital information that’s skin deep
Aug 16, 2011
Researchers have developed an electronic tattoo that could improve the way providers monitor residents’ conditions. The innovation has a tiny electronic sensor that can be attached to a resident’s...
Allscripts to buy Enterprise Information Solutions
Aug 08, 2017
Allscripts announced last week it will acquire McKesson Corporation’s hospital and health system IT business, Enterprise Information Solutions, for $185 million in cash.
Monitors offer critical information to caregivers
Dec 07, 2010
Mindray Medical International Limited recently introduced a new series of monitors. The V Series addresses the need for more effective care without information overload. It does this by delivering only...
3M recognized for overall software performance
Jan 05, 2010
KLAS has ranked 3M as the market-leader in three software solution categories: Medical Records Coding, Other Dictation and Transcription Solutions, and Medical Records–Other. KLAS is an independent...
Formation Healthcare launches new evaluation application
Jun 07, 2016
A new evaluation tool has been released by Formation Healthcare Group to help SNFs complete post-acute risk evaluations.