Fallout from clearinghouse attack continues to mushroom
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 13, 2024
It seemed improbable the first time someone told me the fallout from the cyberattack on the Change Healthcare platform might last for weeks, or for months even.
Medicare’s plan to cover Alzheimer’s drugs hinges on patient data registries
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 02, 2023
Medicare Part B will cover Alzheimer’s drugs with traditional FDA approval, CMS announced Thursday. Prescribing clinicians must participate in a patient data registry.
FocusOn January briefs
Jan 05, 2020
»Morrison Living’s new name paired with shift to hospitality approach; Survey keys on post-baby boom food preferences; Prime Care Tech releases app, new PBJ predictive tools; American HealthTech continues...
GrandPad, Vtuls bolster remote monitoring
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 10, 2020
GrandPad, creator of a tablet for people over 75, is adding connected device capabilities to its mobile device and telehealth platform to support virtual care and remote monitoring for healthcare providers....
The importance of language access services
By
Kathryn Jackson
Nov 30, 2016
Communication is the cornerstone of good healthcare. Imagine trying to get through a medical appointment without being able to understand your physician.
Best practices for volunteer services
By
Betty Norman
Apr 13, 2016
Annual evaluation of volunteers is important from a risk control perspective.
Is the clock ticking on faxed orders?
By
Nicholas Magers, R.D.
Jan 15, 2021
After two years spent developing and launching a service to assist prescribers and long-term care pharmacies complete controlled substance orders using a mobile device, I was surprised to hear the response,...
Worker data under threat: Another concern for providers desperate for staff
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 07, 2021
Legal experts insist the threat to healthcare providers relying more than ever on vendors for temporary help is very real.
We need a meaningful flow of information
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jan 25, 2013
“To reduce avoidable hospitalizations, you must have a meaningful flow of information.” These are extremely wise words we need to really think about.
Simplifying telemedicine use in long-term care facilities
By
Jonathan Wiesen, M.D.
May 26, 2020
Telemedicine has become the go-to tool of choice during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep individuals, healthcare providers and staff safe. The good news for long-term care professionals is that providing...