Providers object after officials publish erroneous nursing home data
By
Danielle Brown
May 29, 2020
Pennsylvania providers are pushing back against the state’s Department of Health after it released inaccurate nursing home coronavirus data, despite being warned about the errors.
Data scientists map the world of pneumonia-causing bacterium, pave way for vaccines
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 11, 2019
Scientists have unveiled a world map of the most common bacterial cause of pneumonia, giving the scientific world an unprecedented view of the information needed to predict strains and produce vaccines.
All the data points to … you tell me
By
Steven Littlehale
Jun 22, 2018
Returning from an early morning walk down to the harbor of this sleepy Cape Cod town, it’s hard not to feel hopeful. My geriatric pups Melvin and Theodore couldn’t get enough of the sea smells...
Hospital discharge decisions: Why choose your facility?
By
Raul Valdes-Perez, Ph.D
May 23, 2018
Public data brings transparency like a window does, but both often need help to make sense of what they make merely visible.
How good does your data need to be?
By
Steven Littlehale
Jan 29, 2018
It’s a loaded question: How good does your data need to be? If we’re honest with ourselves, we must admit that we’re not perfect. Nor are the systems we create to help minimize error...
SNF Cost Comparison Report reveals ‘paralyzing’ data divide
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 19, 2017
An annual report designed to help long-term care operators see how they stack up against the competition shows many are are struggling to transform data into actionable information.
Your money’s no good here
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2017
I’d say the thing we write about most often in this line of work is payment issues. As a long-term care provider, you are eternally under pressure with whether there will be enough to pay for everything.
NIC unveils ‘game changer’ data reports
By
John O'Connor
Mar 10, 2016
Skilled care operators can soon gain quicker access to occupancy, patient mix and revenue data and other key information, thanks to free, quarterly reports the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing...
Inovalon to buy Avalere Health
Aug 25, 2015
Data analytics company Inovalon will buy Avalere Health Inc., a healthcare consulting firm, for $140 million.
Tips for a successful EHR and CRM integration
By
Adam Bishop
Aug 14, 2015
The big decision to go with a CRM is done, but now it’s time to see the full benefits of the platform come to fruition.