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Most Recently Shared on October 11, 2010 at 7:51 pm By:
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Improving care transitions with technology - Search Eldercare
searcheldercare.com — “Long-term care facilities have always had their eye on hospital readmissions, especially after PPS was instituted, to avoid additional payment for emergency room services if the resident was not admitted. It is a win-win proposition for facilities to refocus their energy and effort to reduce rehospitalizations. The good news is that the technology has improved significantly, making this task easier.” View full resource at searcheldercare.com
Most Recently Shared on April 13, 2012 at 6:45 pm By:
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Carrie O'Connell, VP of Clinical Development at HCS, discusses improving care transitions with technology... http://t.co/ZqLCXlor
Fill in the Fiber Gaps — Dietitians Offer Practical Strategies to Get Clients to Meet the Daily Requirements
todaysdietitian.com — “Today's Dietitian magazine, the leading news source for dietitians and nutritionists, covering topics such as diabetes management, long-term care, new products and technologies, career strategies, nutrition research updates, supplements, culinary arts, food allergies, fitness, sports medicine, and much more.” View full resource at todaysdietitian.com
Most Recently Shared on April 13, 2012 at 1:33 am By:
Jill Weisenberger Nutritionist and Dietitian
RT @JenniferNeily: RT @fiberfriendly: Only 5% in US meet fiber recs - gr8 info from @sharonpalmerrd @todaysdietitian http://t.co/WGUToFxI
I couldn't live without... Interactant - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “Prior to adopting Health Care Software's Interactant solution, Jennifer D'Angelo, the assistant vice president of information services at Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff, NJ, was spending too much time navigating a clunky billing system.” View full resource at mcknights.com
Most Recently Shared on April 11, 2012 at 7:30 pm By:
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Jennifer D'Angelo AVP of Information Services of Christian Health Care Center..Can't Live Without INTERACTANT!.. http://t.co/VxFEc1yW
CMS releases list of 27 ACOs - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “Physicians largely lead the first group of Medicare Shared Savings accountable care organizations, but long-term care facilities will be an integral part of their future success, a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services official said Tuesday.” View full resource at mcknights.com
Most Recently Shared on April 11, 2012 at 3:32 pm By:
Justin Rash PharmD, Doctor, and Pharmacist
Wonder how many have pharmacist on team? RT @Talyst_Inc: CMS releases list of 27 ACOs http://t.co/hu7qYDES (via @mcknightsltcn)
Seniors close digital divide
ltlmagazine.com — “Long-Term Living Magazine,Assisted-living and nursing home senior care environment news and information for nurses, continuing-care providers & directors. Learn about design and management of independent living communities for the elderly, environments for aging and accountable care organizations as well as hospice services and healthcare information technology for retirement facilities. Read about Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Information on Medicare and Medicaid Services. Free Webinars, indus” View full resource at ltlmagazine.com
Most Recently Shared on April 11, 2012 at 1:48 am By:
RT @longtermliving: Pilot program by @ConnectedLiving & @HPHealthcare helps seniors close digital divide: http://t.co/pmfL6D8J
Demystifying Lactose Intolerance — Successful Treatment Begins With an Accurate Diagnosis
todaysdietitian.com — “Today's Dietitian magazine, the leading news source for dietitians and nutritionists, covering topics such as diabetes management, long-term care, new products and technologies, career strategies, nutrition research updates, supplements, culinary arts, food allergies, fitness, sports medicine, and much more.” View full resource at todaysdietitian.com
Most Recently Shared on April 9, 2012 at 3:28 pm By:
Elisa Zied Nutritionist and Dietitian
Lactose intolerance demystified, a good read: http://t.co/0s59ErHA #lactoseintolerance #nutrition #diet #health
Bridging the gaps - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “Information technology initiatives bolster long-term care providers' ability to trace and evaluate the quality of care they deliver to their residents.” View full resource at mcknights.com
Most Recently Shared on April 2, 2012 at 3:44 pm By:
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Great article about Long Term Care and bridging technology gaps.. http://t.co/zfe4HzB4
Supreme Court takes on the legality of Medicaid expansion while states grapple over funding - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “As state officials negotiate their fiscal 2013 budgets, more than half are grappling with billions in shortfalls that put Medicaid funds at risk, according to a new report.” View full resource at mcknights.com
Most Recently Shared on March 29, 2012 at 4:42 pm By:
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Supreme Court takes on the legality of Medicaid expansion while states grapple over funding http://t.co/vedqpMUe #healthcare
Supreme Court takes on the legality of Medicaid expansion while states grapple over funding - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “As state officials negotiate their fiscal 2013 budgets, more than half are grappling with billions in shortfalls that put Medicaid funds at risk, according to a new report.” View full resource at mcknights.com
Most Recently Shared on March 29, 2012 at 2:34 pm By:
Lisa Shock Health Advocate and Physician Assistant
Supreme Court takes on the legality of Medicaid expansion, states grapple over funding - McKnight's Long Term Care News http://t.co/2tfp9cOd
Texas can better keep elderly out of nursing homes - San Antonio Express-News
mysanantonio.com — “The Legislature is not in session, but House Speaker Joe Straus has ordered the committee to explore strategies for long-term care that keep people out of nursing homes. Trey Berndt, representing AARP, praised the state for moving people out of nursing homes but said it should do more to prevent sending them to nursing homes at all. Since between 40 percent and 50 percent of nursing home admissions come from hospitals, Berndt said the state could do better encouraging hospitals to send patients ” View full resource at mysanantonio.com
Most Recently Shared on March 29, 2012 at 5:51 am By:
Texas can better keep elderly out of nursing homes: The Legislature is not in session, but House Speaker Joe Str... http://t.co/mg5IywDx
Supreme Court tackles Medicaid expansion today - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments today over whether the Affordable Care Act's expansion of Medicaid is constitutional.” View full resource at mcknights.com
Most Recently Shared on March 28, 2012 at 10:09 pm By:
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Supreme Court tackles Medicaid expansion today http://t.co/cijELbx2 #healthcare
Survey: Providers say electronic health records improve care, but culture of paper is embedded - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “The majority of healthcare professionals believe that electronic health records improve patient care, but most are still using paper records, a new survey says.” View full resource at mcknights.com
Most Recently Shared on March 27, 2012 at 7:32 pm By:
Dave Walker Doctor, Pharmacist, and PharmD
electronic health records improve care, but culture of paper is still embedded http://t.co/RKaZ71X5 -- #EHR #EMR
Our elected officials: patriots or lackeys? - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “Our elected leaders need to quit playing political chicken. Otherwise, there are going to be some bleak days ahead for We the People.” View full resource at mcknights.com
Most Recently Shared on March 26, 2012 at 2:16 pm By:
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Both Dems and the GOP need to compromise on Medicare, Medicaid rather than score political points, says @ltcritr . http://t.co/YytYE2XC
Higher dose of Alzheimer's drug approved despite FDA warnings, report shows - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “Makers of the Alzheimer's drug Aricept released a higher dosage version of the medication despite concerns about side effects and reduced efficacy, a study reports.” View full resource at mcknights.com
Most Recently Shared on March 26, 2012 at 11:03 am By:
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Higher dose of Alzheimer's drug approved despite FDA warnings, report shows http://t.co/wZ7IlICq #alzheimer's #news
Few US Cities Prepared for Aging Baby Boomers - US Business News - CNBC
cnbc.com — “Few communities have started to think long term about how to plan and redesign services for aging baby boomers as they move out of the workforce and into retirement.” View full resource at cnbc.com
Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2012 at 1:27 am By:
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Few US Cities Are Prepared to Care for Aging Baby Boomers: Few communities have started to think long ter... http://t.co/ZeZCHQ0k #aging
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