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McKnight's Online Expo, a valuable learning opportunity

Liza Berger March 11, 2010

Hungry for information? We thought so. That's why we're offering our fourth annual online expo later this month.

McKnight's to hold fourth annual Online Expo next month

February 08, 2010

Healthcare reform has been a big topic this year. But not everything demands reform. That could certainly be said for the McKnight's Online Expo.

Department of Health and Human Services to offer $80 million in information technology grants

November 25, 2009

The Department of Health and Human Services Tuesday disclosed that it will provide $80 million in grants to help develop and strengthen the health information technology workforce.

McKnight's Newsmaker Videos: Take a tour through AAHSA's Idea House

November 19, 2009

The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging provided a model house for aging in place at its annual conference this month. See the various rooms and the technology in the house in a two-part video tour. Go to www.mcknights.com and watch the two clips in the video section on the right-hand side of the page.

Governors prepare for health information exchanges at semi-annual conference

August 07, 2009

A group of the nation's governors and state officials has released a guide for state implementation of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act). McKnight's will host a free Web seminar on electronic health records later this month.

Survey: Most healthcare providers believe national health insurance plan would hurt care quality

June 12, 2009

A total of 75% of healthcare providers think that a national health insurance plan would reduce the quality of care or have a neutral effect. That is according to the results of a study of 500 various healthcare providers, including nursing homes.

GPS shoes under development may help locate wandering Alzheimer's patients

June 09, 2009

Shoes protect our feet, but who knew they might serve to protect seniors? A sophisticated tracking device in footwear could, one day, help locate wandering Alzheimer's disease patients, according to a news report.

Wireless technology, home health expected to grow in seniors care and housing, survey finds

May 26, 2009

Operators of senior living communities believe that "smart home" technology and wireless connectivity will help to attract residents within the next five years. Other specialty areas predicted to boom include home health services, wellness programs, providing Web-based education and building smaller and/or "green" facilities, according to a new survey of 107 senior living organization in 13 states.

GAO names 13 to healthcare IT committee

April 07, 2009

The Government Accountability Office recently appointed 13 healthcare industry specialists to the Health Information Technology Policy Committee. As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the HITPC will help oversee the adoption of a national infrastructure of electronic medical records.

Robot nurses to care for aging Japanese

March 30, 2009

Japan, like many countries around the world, is facing a serious shortage of caregivers to look after its rapidly growing elderly population. Unlike others, however, it is about to create an army of robot nurses.

TWO DAYS AND COUNTING: Expo session on IT comes on heels of naming of new national health information technology coordinator

March 23, 2009

Long-term care providers are liable to hear the name David Blumenthal, M.D., a lot in the coming months and years if all goes as planned at the Department of Health and Human Services. On Friday, HHS named Blumenthal the new national coordinator for health information technology.

New portable device tracks hand hygiene compliance among caregivers

March 19, 2009

Technology that tracks caregivers' hand hygiene practices is proving effective at reducing costs and increasing compliance, according to the results of a recent pilot study.

Stimulus money could bolster e-prescribing practices, report finds

March 18, 2009

As many as three out of four doctors may be using e-prescribing technology within five years, according to a recently released report.

Obama signs massive, overdue spending bill

March 12, 2009

President Obama on Wednesday signed a $410 billion spending bill that he called "imperfect" but necessary to keep the federal government running.

Wal-Mart to sell low-cost electronic health record systems to docs

March 12, 2009

Known for its low-cost food, clothing and appliances, Wal-Mart soon will be offering reasonably priced electronic health record systems.

CMS to delay MDS 3.0 because of worries over system updates

March 05, 2009

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is planning to delay the implementation of Minimum Data Set 3.0 for one year because of concerns that there is not enough time to adequately prepare systems for the start date.

Laundry: saving money through new laundry technology and maintenance

Julie Williamson March 01, 2009

There are several ways to save costs through laundry operations. Investing in new technology and performing regular machine maintenance are a good start

How to do it: implementing IT solutions

March 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 as economically as possible. Experts advise how providers on a tight budget can make the most of what they have.

McKnight's Online Expo offers free continuing education units for the first time

James Berklan March 01, 2009

In this down-turned economy, when most things seem to be getting more difficult to accomplish or acquire, there is one high-quality endeavor bucking the trend: McKnight's Online Expo.

McKnight's Online Expo to offer continuing education credits

February 24, 2009

The American Health Care Association and the Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care Monday reiterated the importance of reforming the long-term care payment system. McKnight's' readers can learn more about payment and policy issues during the McKnight's Online Expo March 25-26.

Obama stresses benefits of healthcare IT

February 11, 2009

In his first official national press conference, President Barack Obama touched on the importance of an electronic medical health record infrastructure as a way to both help patients and get the economy back on track.

Senate expected to vote on economic stimulus package today

February 10, 2009

Senate leaders have scheduled a vote on the economic stimulus package today. It follows weeks of hard-fought negotiations and compromises between the parties.

Kohl pushes for IT funding for long-term care in economic stimulus package

January 28, 2009

The economic stimulus package legislation in the Senate now includes information technology funding for long-term care facilities and nursing homes. Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI) successfully amended the bill on Tuesday.

Obama, Congress hammer away at economic stimulus package

January 27, 2009

President Barack Obama and Congress have been making headway on a major economic stimulus package. They aim to pass it during the first 100 days of the new administration.

Nursing home groups offer solutions for U.S. economic recovery

January 23, 2009

Expanding its labor pool and accessing capital to fund construction projects are two ways the long-term care field can stimulate U.S. economic recovery, the American Health Care Association and the Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care said Thursday.

Stimulus package unveiled in House, $90 billion expected for Medicaid

January 16, 2009

Democrats in the House Thursday disclosed a new $825 billion stimulus package that contains $90 billion in additional Medicaid funding, according to recent news reports.

Strategic video game boosts brain power among older adults

December 15, 2008

Most parents fear that video games will harm their children's brains, but for the older crowd, some games might just have the opposite effect, recent research suggests.

Study: 1 in 5 nurses use electronic health records, quality linked to usage

December 08, 2008

A total of 20% of nurses--or 1 in 5--use electronic health records. Facilities where use of EHR by nurses is prevalent are more likely to report nursing excellence and improved quality of care, according to a recent study.

Google tool tracks Web flu searches, predicts outbreaks

November 13, 2008

You want to know who's researching the flu on Google? The search engine giant can tell you. Google has developed a tool to track searches for the flu to predict hot zones of flu activity.