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Cory FoscoHealthcare organizations are in the process of researching the way data is handled and stored on mobile devices in an effort to enhance privacy and security systems. However, the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) …
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Cory FoscoPresident Barack Obama signed the bipartisan Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (S.3187) last week after being approved by Congress last month.[1] The bill will allow the FDA to move forward with …
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Cory FoscoThe cost of wound care treatment is rising at an alarming rate. And with much to learn about wounds and the best ways to treat them, it is a relief to know studies and research …
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Cory FoscoAs providers seek ways to prevent pressure ulcers and keep incontinent residents at ease in their skilled nursing facilities, skin care products have become more prominently in use. [1] Manufacturers continually roll out new products …
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Cory FoscoIn a skilled nursing facility, what happens when a resident runs out of money? There are many factors involved. Are they privately funded? Have they applied for Medicaid? Regardless, there is a law that may …
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