Nursing homes are often depicted as laggards when it comes to embracing technology tools. But an analysis by the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging shows that nursing homes are more...
Monitoring growth
May 28, 2008
If it seems there are already a profusion of companies that offer monitoring-related products, just wait. Increased use will spur more vendors to enter this growing field, a new report from Reportlinker.com...
Course of action
Feb 27, 2008
The Erickson School will soon offer a Finance course in late March for eldercare professionals. Participants will benefit from an in-depth analysis of the seniors housing financing process. They will also...
Skilled nursing provider receives $22.6M in acquisition funding
Feb 27, 2018
HJ Sims announced that its private lending group, along with a partner, funded a $22.625 million high-leverage first mortgage for a provider to acquire two healthcare campuses.
Wellness checks added to automated solution system
Apr 11, 2017
VoiceFriend has created an automated daily wellness check-in module for seniors.
Register for the McKnight’s Online Expo
Mar 08, 2017
Wound care, payment, quality, technology and capital will be covered in five separate webinars at next week’s McKnight’s Online Expo.
AHA releases ICD-10 coding handbook
Jun 19, 2013
The ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding handbook, 2014 edition, with answers, is now available from the American Hospital Association. Exercises are presented in clear but technically correct language, and...
Electronic healthcare records need better connectivity: report
Dec 22, 2010
The Obama administration needs to develop a more efficient electronic healthcare records system, according to a report from the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. The stimulus...
Senate committee probes restrictive drug laws
Jul 06, 2010
Sen. Herb Kohl, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, has questioned why the Drug Enforcement Agency has not yet lifted certain restrictions regarding controlled substances in nursing homes....
Registration open for McKnight’s Online Expo
Feb 07, 2017
The McKnight’s Online Expo will be March 14-15 and feature five webinars on Medicare compliance, preparing for surveys, resident injuries, data and capital availability.