Technology

Operators increasingly adopt electronic health records to improve efficiencies and reduce costs, but it’s a tough transition. By Eric Taub New technologies that start out as frivolous extravagances often become necessities. In 1885, seven years after Thomas Edison filed his first patent for “improvements in electric lights,” 300,000 bulbs were sold in the United States. By 1914, more than 88 million were in use. The first flat-panel, high-definition televisions cost thousands of dollars, but the pricing has since dropped to a few hundred dollars. Today, it’s the rare home that …

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From social media to mobile ads, how the smart use of technology can help owners/operators boost the bottom line. By Jane Adler It’s hard to keep up with digital marketing trends. Look no further than a recent episode of the Viceland television show, “The Most Expensivest,” hosted by rapper 2 Chainz. The 30-minute prograam titled “The Most Expensivest Retirement” highlights an upscale retirement community in Florida — The Palace Coral Gables. During the show, 2 Chainz chats with residents, questions staffers and samples the chef’s cooking. In the words of …

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