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Wireless is coming of age in the home care industry. But services aren’t interchangeable, carrier plans are confusing and coverage areas change constantly. And the biggest hurdle: They’re seriously expensive. Choosing the right wireless device and service plan is critical. To determine which wireless set up is right for you, check out our cover story, created from the experiences of the most innovative wireless shops in the country. Discover how to negotiate with multiple carriers, what you should be paying per month, why you have to test voice and data signals separately, and determine which devices you should give to different staff. Don’t miss the rest of our jam-packed issue, including: You’ve got new, more sophisticated systems these days – get innovative contracting strategies to match. Discover a new software package that has helped one agency electronically monitor the performance of its top leaders - a tiny recruiting program that has alleviated a host of recruiting woes for one agency- and how getting your HR and IS directors working together can boost your IT department’s morale. Google’s muscling its way into health care systems. Find out why company officials want you to partner with them. Our expert illuminates the subtle differences between web-based, web-enabled, and other web-related options available for your systems today. Read more...
Home Care Innovations, July/August 2008For agencies struggling with revenue problems from the PPS reform changes, it's crucial that you find every dollar of savings and efficiency. This means going back to your back-office systems. They aren’t as exciting as your point of care or wireless platforms, but new tools and functions can offer major savings each year. Learn how agencies are saving big with payroll interfaces, scheduling system enhancements and even simple solutions such as online banking. Also don't miss the rest of this jam-packed issue including vendor coverage on both Healthwyse and PtCT, how to help your nurses overcome laptop prejudices, why you want to switch to MLPS and great information on winning and keeping IT staff. Read more...
