Here is an idea that we have not heard about before. A new medication management device helps people remember to take their medications and takes a full step further toward making sure they actually do. Think of it as a nag around the neck…a potentially lifesaving nag. The CertAlert pendant beeps at pre-set times […]
by Liz Seegert Clinical decision support is moving into the field, thanks to a revamp of an old VNA First product. Now known as Eventium, the Milwaukee company demonstrated Latitude, a clinical decision support software application, at last month’s NAHC Annual Meeting. Eventium converted VNA FIRST Home Care Steps Pathways and CoSteps into electronic […]
Two Vendor News items this week: 1) Large Interim HealthCare Franchise Rolls Out Procura Homecare Software The Interim HealthCare franchisee, Salo, Inc., has implemented Procura Home Care Software as its end-to-end enterprise solution across 47 locations in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Indiana, and Kentucky. Salo, Inc. is the largest franchisee in the Interim HealthCare network. […]
Alternate Solutions HealthCare has a unique business model. After starting a traditional home healthcare operation in Ohio in 1999 and finding success, owners Tessie and David Ganzsarto began to provide management services to other agencies. Through their guidance, most of these partners saw their struggling agencies grow by more than 25% in the first […]
Three Vendor-related postings of note this week: 1. SHP appoints president. Details are provided about Strategic Healthcare Programs’ (SHP’s) appointment of Alex Kormushoff, a global analytics technology executive with more than 30 years of experience and executive leadership, has been named its president, with details on his new role and background provided later in this […]
Schaumburg, IL and Ontario, Canada – October 24, 2013) – CellTrak Technologies, Inc. will be in booth #1125 at this week’s NAHC Annual Meeting, discussing with visitors the successful implementation of its new products into multiple home healthcare agencies and hospices. The Schaumburg (Chicago)-based mobile solutions company will also be showcased this month at Canada’s […]
People with dementia have a tendency to take off on their own, walking or driving, unaware they are having a memory episode. For many people, institutionalization may not be necessary if one of the new tracking technologies turns out to be appropriate for their situation. Seniors who are at risk of falling live in […]
Four vendors servicing the home healthcare industry report new activity: Independa, Inc. closed its initial series B round of $2.25 million to continue market growth of its CloudCare solutions; Health Portal Solutions & CareClix forged a partnership that allows plan members or patients to be more active in their care– by scheduling appointments online and […]
ContinuLink LLC has announced the release of CareDesign, a new tool within its home healthcare software system. It supports clinical workflow by helping home care agencies customize their care plan’s problems, interventions and goals. These items are then integrated with the visit note (routine assessment) with “triggers” that can present or hide specific observations […]
Victoria, BC — 10/01/2013 — The Procura Group of Companies announced this week that they have partnered with Incendant, the developers of the 360 Patient Engagement Program. (See HCTR, 6/26/13, “New Technology Vendor Review: Video Patient Education System“) Featuring content that was developed and maintained by practicing physicians and nurses, the 360 Patient Engagement […]
