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Author: LeadingAge
How Will Stage 3 Rules Affect LTPAC Settings?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) didn’t target its latest set of draft regulations for the electronic health record (EHR) incentive program to […]
Your Residents May Qualify for Free Cell Phone Service
If your organization serves low-income older adults, you should be aware of SafeLink. SafeLink is part of Lifeline, a 29-year-old government benefit program that provides […]
How CAST and the LTPAC Collaborative Responded to the Federal IT Plan
Hundreds of responses to the 2015-2020 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan are now available for viewing online. CAST and the Long Term and Post-Acute Care […]
We’re Going Mobile in 2015
I always look forward to the technology-related prognostications that come at the dawning of each New Year. And the beginning of 2015 did not disappoint […]
April 17: Submit Your Interoperability Showcase Application for the LTPAC Health IT Summit
Increase your visibility and reach a broad audience of health care professionals by offering a presentation at the 2015 Long-Term and Post-Acute Care (LTPAC) Health […]
Alma’s Technology: Video-based Telemedicine
I think it’s time for your telehealth appointment with Dr. Lang. Let me get him for you. Alma Jones, the central character in CAST’s High-Tech […]
Alma’s Technology: Chronic Disease Management
Her physical therapy regimen will have her home soon. Once she’s there … Alma’s doctors will be able to monitor her remotely. Alma Jones, age […]
Alma’s Technology: Health Information Exchange
I never imagined the way my care team — the doctors, the hospital, my rehab center, the home care agency — how they all communicate […]
Alma’s Technology: Clinical Decision Support
I wish I could give you Naproxin for your arthritis but I see here they started you on a blood thinner in the hospital. Unfortunately, […]