Interoperability key in earning post-acute referrals: study
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 09, 2023
Every US hospital and physician entity says it is important for skilled nursing facilities to have a basic level of interoperability, such as electronic health records, to earn their referrals, according...
Sophisticated cyber attacks expose vulnerable LTC data
By
John Hall
May 01, 2023
Not long ago, Social Security numbers were highly valued commodities among cyberthieves. Today, the golden goose is a patient’s health record.
Post-COVID era to elevate role of LTC infection preventionists
By
John Hall
Jun 01, 2022
As the pandemic wanes, providers are seeing more clearly the need to prevent and prepare for everyday and emergent infectious threats.
UKG, ADP top provider-used timekeeping, payroll services
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 01, 2022
Approximately one-third of long-term care operators responding to a recent survey indicated they outsource their timekeeping and payroll services, whereas 67% of providers still do not, according to specialty...
Celebrating new love
By
Gary Tetz
Jul 01, 2021
Weddings are always rich in symbolism, but one I attended on a sunny afternoon recently carried far more than usual.
November IT Update
Nov 01, 2020
The 2020 winners of the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards, sponsored by Stanley Healthcare, have been posted online at www.mcknights.com.
January IT Update
Jan 05, 2020
» The Food and Drug Administration has launched a new app aimed at helping healthcare providers treat tough infectious diseases. CURE ID is an internet-based repository that allows providers to report...
Hooray! More red tape!
By
John O'Connor
Dec 05, 2018
Remember all the noise we heard about the government’s commitment to trimming regulatory excess?
AI that helps screen for heart disease could be boon for LTC
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 12, 2023
The questionable accuracy of wearables and other digital tools screening for complex conditions such as heart disease has prevented these devices from being particularly helpful to date.
Ten years hence: An IT future of almost limitless potential
By
John Hall
Apr 10, 2023
Demand for clinical care efficiencies and effectiveness will propel significant product innovation over the next five to 10 years, driven largely by the unavoidable collision of staffing challenges and...