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Proposed Medicare Physician Payment Rule Expands Coverage of Telehealth
On July 17, 2018 by Jeff Bostic
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) last week released a proposed rule on physician payment that would take effect for calendar year 2019. Included are several proposals for updating and changing those payment practices, but the changes of most significance to LeadingAge Minnesota members are the proposed expansion of coverage of telehealth services.
HIE Grants Available from Health Department
On July 11, 2018 by Jonathan Lips
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking proposals for the Minnesota Health Information Exchange (HIE) Grant Program. The program provides financial assistance to Minnesota health care providers to encourage implementation of admission, discharge and transfer alerts and care summary document exchange transactions.
CAST Updates EHR Selection Tool with New Adoption Model and Matrix
On June 26, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
CAST has updated its EHR Selection Tool, which is designed to help aging services organizations plan for and choose the best electronic health record (EHR) system for their needs.
Registration Open for Minnesota e-Health Summit
On May 29, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Want to learn how e-Health can build healthier communities? Register for the Minnesota e-Health Summit: Act Today, Impact Tomorrow taking place on June 14 in Brooklyn Center.
New Update to Online Shared Care Planning & Coordination Tool
On May 22, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
CAST has updated its Shared Care Planning and Coordination Online Tool with updated vendor information for 19 products and published “Improving Care Coordination and Data Sharing with Acute Care and Payers,” a new case study that illustrates how integration technology can help a provider reduce gaps in care and remain a preferred provider to a health system.
Technology Addresses Physical Plant Needs of Long-Term Care Organizations
On April 25, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Technology solutions are expanding to help long term services and support providers address physical plant issues in their organizations, including data storage and internet service, facility maintenance, staff scheduling, resident security and asset protection.
Cyber Security Defense, March 20 Webinar
On March 13, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
This is the last chance to register for next week’s webinar, The Best Cyber Security Defense is a Good Offense. Every organization, regardless of size or structure, is at risk of a cyber security hack and the fallout can be time consuming, expensive and crippling to your reputation.
Cyber Security Defense, March 20 Webinar
On February 27, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
If you think your organization is safe from cyber security attacks, think again. Every organization, whether large or small, commercial or nonprofit, is at risk of a cyber security hack.
Ebenezer Receives LeadingAge Minnesota Innovation Award
On February 20, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Ebenezer recently received a Stars Among Us Innovation Award from LeadingAge Minnesota for its virtual reality initiative that allows older adults to experience the world in ways they never thought possible.
Technology Adoption Rising in Senior Living
On February 20, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
A recent survey from LeadingAge CAST and Ziegler shows an increase in technology adoption in senior living communities and that more organizations are adding Chief Information/Technology Officer positions to their leadership teams.