January 3, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Associate Editor
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Want to play a game? Things that are fun CAN be good for you: Computer-enabled gaming can get residents to do their physical and occupational therapy regimens and keep their brains sharp, too.
December 17, 2012 Pamela Tabar, Associate Editor
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No more guessing: After months of drafting and reviewing, the Final Testing Method for electronic medical records (EMRs) has been published by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC).
December 14, 2012 John F. Derr, RPh
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Will your EMR grow along with you? Does your information system understand you facility's workflow? Senior care technology expert John Derr explains how to assess workflow amid information technology changes and upgrades.
December 14, 2012 Sandra Hoban, Executive Editor
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What’s trending for IT in 2013? International Data Corporation (IDC) offers its predictions.
December 7, 2012 Pamela Tabar, Associate Editor
news
A new technology partnership brings campus-wide home health monitoring and WiFi to a top Virginia continuing care retirement community.
December 5, 2012 Mark Woodka
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Cloud computing and software-as-a-service subscriptions can give long-term care organizations access to high-tech applications and business processes at a low-tech price.
November 30, 2012 Pamela Tabar, Associate Editor
news
The use of electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) has skyrocketed in the past four years, thanks in part to the meaningful use objectives.
November 29, 2012 Pamela Tabar, Associate Editor
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There are plenty of potential holes in the Meaningful Use incentives programs for electronic health records—and too many temptations for cheating, says a new OIG report.
November 13, 2012 Mitchell S. Elliott, AIA
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While attending the LeadingAge Conference in Denver last month, I had the opportunity to converse with Conrad, a well-spoken 80-year-old who was representing his CCRC board at this conference. What impacted me most about my chat with Conrad was his desire to be connected and to be heard.
November 9, 2012 Pamela Tabar, Associate Editor
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Just as documentation requirements begin to heat up, healthcare technology circles are abuzz as executives confirm that electronic medical record system vendor Allscripts Healthcare Solutions may be up for sale.
October 24, 2012 Pamela Tabar, Associate Editor
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Technology projects planned with the input of all departments have the best staff buy-in and training engagement, says a panel of long-term care project managers who have tackled the IT challenges in their own organizations. Avoid “tech trauma” by learning their tips on IT project strategy.
October 10, 2012 Lisa M. Cini
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Combine supercomputing with super intelligence and an accurate personal health diagnostic dashboard--for around $100--and you have "disruptive innovation."
