Netsmart takes top post-acute honors for fifth year
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 10, 2019
Healthcare software company Netsmart was recognized as the No. 1 post-acute technology platform by Black Book Research for the fifth year in a row. The Black Book survey conducted earlier this year polled...
Briggs announces free MDS forms for eligible customers
Aug 10, 2010
Briggs Corporation announced a special offer for providers who purchase a Briggs MDS 3.0 User’s Manual, Long Term Care Survey Guide or MDS 3.0 Online Training Subscription by Oct. 1. Such customers...
Drug shortages take toll on providers, residents
Mar 29, 2011
Nine in 10 providers encountered prescription drug shortages in the second half of 2010, according to a survey by Premier Healthcare Alliance. Fully 80% of respondents indicated that the shortages caused...
Many providers not making IT preparation for looming HIPAA rule
Feb 08, 2011
Despite having less than a year to be ready, many providers are still not prepared for HIPAA 5010. Among facilities participating in a recent HIMSS-sponsored survey, “one third report they either...
PointRight partners with Washington Health Care Association
May 02, 2012
PointRight and the Washington Health Care Association have announced a partnership. The arrangement gives WHCA members access to predictive data analysis. The goal is to give them information that helps...
McKnight’s Online Expo kicks off
Mar 22, 2011
The McKnight’s Online Expo is now underway. Long-term care administrators can earn up to five continuing education credits this year. One-hour webinars will examine legal challenges related to new...
Newsweek names infection prevention bests
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 27, 2020
Newsweek, in partnership with The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit that evaluates healthcare quality, kicking off a new healthcare ratings series with a look at the nation’s best infection prevention...
Taking comfort
Jun 10, 2008
Only 17% of U.S. office chair users feel their office chair is very comfortable, according to a recent Harris Interactive online survey. Allsteel counters that its Acuity chair offers much-needed relief....
McKnight’s Online Expo kicks off in two weeks
Mar 07, 2011
The McKnight’s Online Expo is only two weeks away. Long-term care administrators can earn up to five continuing education credits during this two-day event. Coming sessions will examine legal challenges...
Small improvement
Mar 04, 2008
While we’ve seen some unsettling news about the nation’s economic outlook lately, at least one group is remaining bullish: small business owners. According to the Discover Small Business Watch...