The final countdown: Last day to enter the McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 11, 2014
Long-term care providers have until the stroke of midnight tonight to submit their entries to the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards.
Put analytics to work as the population ages
By
Drew Goddin
Feb 26, 2014
The pressure is on. As the population ages, nursing homes will have to play a more central role in helping realize the national mandate of reducing healthcare costs while improving its quality.
Deloitte Consulting LLP launches ConvergeHEALTH
Feb 25, 2014
Deloitte Consulting has launched ConvergeHEALTH by Deloitte, a unit with a $150-200 million investment from Deloitte.
PL Snapshot updated version released by PointRight
Nov 20, 2013
PointRight Inc. announced it has released an upgraded version of its Professional Liability (PL) Snapshot. The tool can predict the risk of liability claims for long-term care providers.
OnShift announces new analytic capabilities
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 26, 2013
Staff scheduling and labor management software company OnShift announced a new release meant to support Affordable Care Act compliance requirements.
Looking to manage your organization’s data better? It’s as simple as 1-2-3
By
John O'Connor
Nov 02, 2012
From Google to grocers, innovative firms are finding ways to tame data in ways that give them a unique advantage. More than a few long-term care operators have begun to take notice.
Predict massive surge in analytics use
Aug 22, 2012
Hospitals are about to dramatically enhance analytics to reduce costs and enhance the value of their electronic health records, according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan.
The three “Rs” of nursing home care
By
Steven Littlehale
Aug 17, 2012
By utilizing benchmarks and data analytics preparation, time is reduced, priorities established and efforts measured. By knowing a facility’s prior survey deficiencies and having insight into the...
Capturing acuity: How MDS accuracy has a critical impact on Medicare/Medicaid payment systems
By
Steven Littlehale
Apr 20, 2012
There’s a familiar saying in the industry that “If it’s not documented, then it’s not done.” But what if it is documented, but just not documented correctly?
Operate with an eye on quality, not the next survey cycle
By
Steven Littlehale
Mar 16, 2012
The anxiety associated with an impending survey should be offset by the fact that the nursing facility holds the secret to its own success – the knowledge of its customers.