Information technology only works if staff is adequately trained
By
Julie Williamson
Apr 01, 2008
Developing a technologically savvy workforce is the secret to a facility’s success when it comes to upgrading systems
No time like the present to grab mouse by the horns
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 01, 2008
It’s April. Do you know where your year has gone? That’s not entirely a rhetorical question because even if your fiscal year isn’t nearing an end, you could have reason to be feeling...
Studies find ‘minimal’ use of IT in nursing homes
Apr 08, 2008
Scrutiny of information technology use in nursing homes has been put under a new microscope and the findings are not pretty, researchers say.
Seniors open to technology, but costs pose problem
Apr 01, 2008
Medicare beneficiaries are willing to try new technology to help them maintain their independence, but technical issues and cost remain roadblocks, two studies find.
Report: Part D bills would pinch providers
Mar 28, 2008
Legislation that requires Medicare Part D plans to pay pharmacists within 14 days could take money away from nursing homes and Medicare Advantage plans, according to the Pharmaceutical Care Management...
IT’S HERE! McKnight’s Online Expo kicks off with sessions on innovation, market trends and...
Mar 26, 2008
Senior care’s first online trade show and educational meeting returns this morning, with three diverse sessions. Individuals can still sign up for their cost-free look and listen regarding the nationally...
TWO DAYS TO GO: Technology’s future on agenda for upcoming expo
Mar 24, 2008
More seniors than ever are spending time on computers and the Internet, and nursing homes are trying to keep up with the new demand.
Lawmakers to focus on e-prescribing in March event
Feb 28, 2008
The 3rd Annual Safe-Rx Awards, an event to be held next month, will spotlight changes and advances in the field of “e-prescribing,” a practice that is becoming more commonly used in nursing...
CMS trials overlook target population
Feb 07, 2008
In trying to determine the effectiveness of new cardiovascular technology on Medicare beneficiaries, the government is looking at the wrong trials, a new study suggests.
Senator touts technology’s benefits for seniors
Jan 31, 2008
Chair sensors, computer programs to test memory and other technology geared to seniors was up for discussion in a symposium hosted Wednesday by the Senate Special Committee on Aging, the Medical Technology...