Integrating point-of-care technologies into long-term care is becoming more
routine, but providers still have a long way to go to capitalize on available tools
Senate IT legislation targets red tape and interoperability
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 04, 2016
Interoperability improvements for electronic health records and reducing documentation burdens are among the proposals of a draft bill released in January by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions...
Dementia patients helped by art-based tablet application
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Amy Novotney
Feb 04, 2016
Previous research has shown that spending time together viewing art at a gallery can lead to cognitive improvements and enhanced quality of life among patients with dementia, as well as reduce caregiver...
The red glare
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 04, 2016
Providers are looking for lessons how to bill therapy right and avoid the hot
regulatory spotlight after the occurrence of numerous crackdowns
States to get $3 billion for Medicaid system upgrades
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 04, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a rule in December to permanently retain funding that helps states upgrade the technology they need to allow their residents to enroll in Medicaid.
Apple’s new iPad marketed with healthcare uses in mind
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Amy Novotney
Nov 05, 2015
With its November launch of the iPad Pro, Apple is working to make the tablet more accessible to the healthcare industry. The tablet features a 12.9-inch viewing surface and 64-bit processor, as well as...
Getting a leg up
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 05, 2015
Amputations and costs remain high, despite decades of research and caregiving improvements for diabetic foot ulcers; vigilance is needed, experts warn
CVS signs telehealth deals, could lead to less face time
By
Amy Novotney
Oct 05, 2015
In August, pharmacy giant CVS Health announced it will work with three leading telehealth companies — American Well, Teladoc and Doctor on Demand — to expand patients’ access to physicians.
SNFs embrace bundled pay
By
Amy Novotney
Oct 05, 2015
Many healthcare providers are willing to accept bundled payments from Medicare well before it’s mandated, according to new data from research firm Avalere Health.
Risky business: Program lets provider sell health insurance
By
Amy Novotney
Oct 05, 2015
This month, one of the country’s largest skilled nursing facility operators will begin offering its Kentucky-based members health insurance.