A new bill would streamline the role of quality improvement organizations and transfer some of their current responsibilities to other entities.
Ask the Treatment Expert about … pressure injury protocol
By
Jeri Lundgren, RN, BSN, PHN, CWS, CWCN, CPT
Aug 09, 2017
Is it best practice, for consistency, to have only the wound nurse measure, stage and assess pressure injuries?
HIPAA will keep changing, federal official tells industry association
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 03, 2013
Providers can expect increased enforcement and continuing rule changes related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), according to a prominent industry group.
New provider payment system needed, nursing home alliance says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 20, 2012
As federal debt negotiations continued Wednesday, an industry group unveiled its three-part plan for reform in post-acute care.
CenterLight names first CIO
Mar 13, 2013
CenterLight Health System has hired William C. Pelzar as the organization’s first chief information officer.
Tech driving improvements, as well as workflow changes
By
John O'Connor
Dec 02, 2012
Technology payoffs such as automation and electronic health records are allowing healthcare providers to better manage care and information.
Obama announces $25 million in malpractice reform grants
Sep 21, 2009
President Obama last Thursday authorized $25 million for pilot programs to investigate tort reform options.
House committee approves healthcare IT bill
By
Haymarket Media
May 26, 2006
A House committee this week approved legislation that would hasten the adoption of healthcare information technology by healthcare providers.
Recession proof?
Apr 23, 2008
The seniors housing and care industry remained robust in the last quarter of 2007. As an example, the percentage of performing loans rose slightly to 99.5%, a new report by the National Investment Center...
A game changer
By
John Andrews
Apr 01, 2013
With release of new HIPAA privacy and security rules, long-term care providers must evaluate their policies and procedures to better protect residents’ data