PointRight launches an executive console that allows long-term care chains to gauge their performance across sites--and against competitors. Read More »
The ONC's Karen DeSalvo, MD, has been nominated by President Obama for a full-time assistant secretary job at Health and Human Services, subject to Senate review. Read More »
The Assisted Living Federation of America has launched a new initiative, Senior Living 2025: A Roadmap, to establish a united voice around four major issues facing the industry. Read More »
The thought of managed care worries many providers. We face uncertainty in how we’ll be paid, and feel anxious we’re not managing operations well enough to capture all of the revenue for the care we’re providing. In this piece, we’ll explore the basics that will ensure you’ve built the right foundation to survive managed care, while positioning your organization as a preferred provider.Read on to learn how to maximize your efficiency and reimbursement in managed care.Click here to read more. Read More »
A new multimedia online program teaches dementia caregivers about end-of-life decisions and how to provide comfort for those nearing death. Read More »
For people with diabetes a new fabric functions as a mood ring to provide a warning system for users. Still in development, this innovation may soon save the feet of diabetics. Read More »
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has released online tools and resources to help states better use health information technology. Read More »
Nurses skilled in informatics and the clinical applications of information technology can really affect the success of the organizations they work for, says a new survey from the Health Information Management Systems Society. Read More »
