HSC Pilots cueSHIFT Assisted Living Module  (Apr 27)
HSC is currently piloting an Assisted Living-specific module for Maryland ALF sites. HSC has developed a version of cueSHIFT that is designed to manage assisted living EMR functions and to comply with Maryland ALF regulations. Working in conjunction with The Gables at Caroline, HSC staff is currently refining system functions. A Summer 2010 general release is planned.

ALF versions of cueSHIFT are planned for Delaware and Pennsylvania, as well.

Aug 6

MDS 3.0 to 'dramatically affect' survey process
The survey system will change back to a non-quality measure (QM)-based system

Jul 31

Ballmer: Microsoft feels tablet 'urgency'
The software giant is urgently working with its partners to unveil a host of tablet computers running Windows 7

Jul 23

CMS releases SNF PPS rates for fiscal year 2011
CMS included an update to the SNF PPS rates for fiscal year (FY) 2011 in the July 22 Federal Register