Weak IT system brings first HIPAA provider settlement
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 01, 2015
A first-of-its-kind HIPAA settlement demonstrates that long-term care needs to be vigilant about updating software and other basic security tasks, officials say.
Data analysis doesn’t always lead to good choices: report
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John O'Connor
Jun 04, 2012
Long-term care operators are increasing their commitment to gathering, storing, accessing and analyzing data. But many firms fail to harness that data in ways that lead to good business decisions, according...
ITUpdate
Jan 01, 2014
» Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA) has introduced legislation that aims to cut federal outlays by increasing the use of health technology in federal programs. Under the proposal, a 19-member commission would...
SNFs must stay vigilant about sharing worker data digitally
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 01, 2022
Concerns over a potential data breach at a major healthcare staffing agency in December shed light on the very real threat to healthcare providers relying more than ever on vendors for temporary help.
ITUpdate for September 2014
Sep 01, 2014
» The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services launched a technical assistance program, called the Medicaid Innovation Accelerator Program, in July. The goal is to help with payment and delivery system...
CES continues to advance tech for seniors
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Amy Novotney
Feb 02, 2020
The technology industry is paying more attention to the needs of older adults and the caregivers who serve them, as evidenced by the wide range of senior-targeted devices highlighted at the 2020 Consumer...
EHR adoption requires more investment, council finds
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James M. Berklan
Jan 03, 2011
The adoption and use of electronic healthcare records (EHRs) are nowhere near their potential and require more investment of time and resources—likely even more than the $27 billion set aside in the...
EHR ‘solutions’ research retains relevance: panelist says
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Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2014
The CIO Consortium & Nurse Executive Council’s white paper, “Electronic Health Record Solutions LTPAC Providers Need Today,” still has relevance to long-term care providers working through...
Epilepsy self management boosted by tablet-based tool
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Amy Novotney
Jan 06, 2017
One-third of people with epilepsy, or about one million Americans, have trouble controlling their seizures, even with medication. Frequent and severe seizures can severely undermine their ability to work,...
ITUpdate for January 2015
Jan 01, 2015
» More analytics are needed in long-term care technology, according to comments in a report by Majd Alwan, M.D., executive director of the Center for Aging Services Technologies. The report summarized...