Survey: E-prescribing systems on the rise in nursing homes
Aug 10, 2011
Most facility operators responding to a new survey say that their next technology-related purchase will be an e-prescribing system. That’s according to findings relayed in yesterday’s McKnight’s...
EMRs have not vastly improved quality measures, study finds
Jan 03, 2011
Hospitals that use electronic medical records have not seen improvement in certain standard quality measures, according to a study published by Rand Corp.
State privacy laws could be slowing electronic medical record adoption
Jul 14, 2009
The call for widespread adoption of electronic medical records has prompted some states to pass stringent privacy laws to protect their residents against fraud or identity theft. But a new analysis finds...
Electronic health records timeline in stimulus bill could be unrealistic, senior health IT official says
May 19, 2009
Lawmakers might have underestimated how long it would take the healthcare industry to implement new healthcare information technology when setting a timeline for its adoption under the American Recovery...
How to do it: implementing IT solutions
Mar 01, 2009
New information technology products are vital, but they are seldom inexpensive. That makes it critical for providers, who are typically saddled with tight budgets, to learn how to implement new IT products...
Economic stimulus package offers funds for IT, housing
By
Liza Berger
Mar 01, 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which the president signed into law last month, provides desired funding for long-term care providers.
New stimulus plan could contain $100 billion in state Medicaid funding
Dec 19, 2008
New details are emerging from Washington this week about a proposed economic stimulus package that some are saying could cost up to $850 billion and contain $100 billion in state Medicaid funding. Medicaid...
Report: HHS fails to address electronic health record privacy protections
Sep 22, 2008
While the Department of Health and Human Services has taken positive actions to implement electronic health records, it still does not have a system for addressing issues of privacy protection, according...
It’s about time
Jan 30, 2008
Staying on top of the latest products, services and industry trends can be a time-devouring pursuit. But the job just became less time consuming, thanks to our new Web site. Eldercare pros can find many...
Wrist action
Jan 30, 2008
The new CodeWatch transmitter from RF Technologies gives residents wristwatch-like comfort. The small, lightweight device feels familiar and comfortable, which helps put residents at ease.