The HIPAA landscape evolves for providers as cloud storage, mobile devices and large-scale cyber attacks present new challenges to security and privacy efforts
HHS leader touts healthcare reform benefits at seniors center
Sep 01, 2010
Older voters are less likely to support recent federal healthcare reforms, so a visit from Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Howard Koh to a seniors center in Chicago on Tuesday, was...
States to pay less than expected for Medicaid expansion, Kaiser finds
May 28, 2010
The massive Medicaid enrollment expansion required under the healthcare reform law will not costs states as much as they originally feared, according to a new analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Democrats prevent filibuster in health reform vote, Christmas Eve passage likely
Dec 22, 2009
The U.S. Senate could be just two days away from passing a massive healthcare reform package, based on reports out of the nation’s capital that the Democrats have attained a 60-vote, filibuster-proof...
Study: Medicare lacks tools to enforce policies
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 05, 2007
Medicare lacks sufficient information in most cases to apply its policies. It also lacks the resources or incentives to acquire the information, a new study suggests.
Facilities angered by retroactive cuts
Nov 01, 2011
NEW YORK – That the state health department cut nursing home Medicaid funding this year was enough of a sting, but having to recoup payouts from years before was the proverbial straw for nearly 36...
The importance of informed consent in antipsychotic regulations
By
Karen Robson
Mar 16, 2022
Informed consent is not consistently interpreted in regards to the use of drugs such as antipsychotics in nursing home residents with dementia.
GAO gets it right with need for more IT
By
Cynthia Morton
May 10, 2017
It’s good to have a “big dog” recognize that the long-term and post-acute care sectors should be given more help with information technology and exchange.
Personal health information that’s quickly available
Jun 13, 2012
Resident information is now quickly available though a new product offered by myPHI. The myPHI Vault provides nursing homes and others with quick access to essential medical information. First responders...
Information technology interoperability: How to get it right in LTPAC
By
Robert C. Davis
Oct 14, 2011
To enhance facility communications with other providers and vendors while improving patient care, one of the most important information technology considerations must be interoperability. There are varying...