Promoting interoperability between SNFs, hospitals and home health
By
Neil Smiley
Nov 16, 2016
Interoperability between EHR systems remains elusive – particularly for post-acute care settings such as skilled nursing and home health.
AI’s ‘monumental breakthrough’ keeping an eye on your health
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Aug 21, 2023
In this age of artificial intelligence, I have often spoken and written about new technologies and breakthroughs in healthcare that can be useful for nursing homes and all healthcare providers alike. But...
How to do it … smartwatch compliance
By
John Hall
Aug 05, 2019
Like many other aspects of society, smart technologies are sweeping senior living. The benefits of smart watches make them attractive additions in most facilities. Experts, however, advise careful evaluation...
Navigating reimbursement for telemedicine
By
Christy Tosh Crider, Anthea Daniels and John Shuster
Jun 08, 2016
In addition to payment, ensuring compliance of a telehealth arrangement with the federal and state anti-kickback statutes is key.
13th Online Expo explores quality, pay, tech
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 07, 2019
New Year’s resolutions may have worn off by now, but the opportunity to better yourself professionally will never be greater than at the end of this month, thanks to the McKnight’s Online Expo.
Why the Oklahoma sign law is far from ‘OK’
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 16, 2016
Perhaps it’s a sign of growing older when your response to a new government law is not, “That’s horrible!” but rather, “Who is going to pay for that?!” Such was the...
The American Jobs Act and the ‘Real’ answer
Sep 12, 2011
Last Thursday, the president spoke on the American Jobs Act. I was very surprised he didn’t mention that geriatric care is THE way to stimulate the economy and create jobs.
Why information blocking in post-acute care really should matter to you
By
Robert Latz
Oct 07, 2022
The second phase of the information blocking rule came into play Thursday (Oct. 6), and it affects EVERY healthcare provider, including those of us in post-acute care settings. The main change between...
8 tips for smart strategies with smart devices
By
John DiMaggio
Sep 11, 2019
The amazing ability to integrate the many current technologies and devices, as well as new ones that will continue to be developed, is called the Internet of Things, or IoT, which creates a distinct combination...
Chat up your in-house counsel
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 10, 2017
Sessions at the LeadingAge Institute covered the need to have documentation and delegation to reduce nursing liability, and another reflected an in-house counsel’s perspective on hot legal topics.