Alzheimer’s prognosis models should expand data sources
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 12, 2024
Integrating data from nursing home electronic health records (EHRs) and claims in addition to the minimum data set (MDS) — data required for nursing home residents — could be better than just relying...
Senior living provider program builds community, reputation one social media post at a time
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 09, 2024
A social media ambassador program is helping one senior living operator build community while also increasing its search engine optimization.
Digital diabetes prevention program cost-effective for preventing T2D
Aug 06, 2024
A recent study shows cost savings of $3,672 from a societal perspective and $2,990 from a healthcare sector perspective.
Long-term care docs warn why better oversight of diagnostic testing is needed
By
John Roszkowski
Aug 06, 2024
Judicious use of testing and pharmacy orders is more critical than ever, a pair of experts in senior care and diagnostic testing emphasized.
Tech tools promote independence, seniors say
By
John O'Connor
Aug 05, 2024
A new report from US News & World Report reveals two important priorities for adults aged 55 or more years. The first is that most (93%) see aging in place as an “important goal.” The second is that...
AI can help cut billing tasks, but some staff not buying in
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 05, 2024
Artificial intelligence can pay major dividends when it comes to managing back-office billing efforts, but the key to maximizing payments with it lies in knowing exactly where to build in coaching and...
Skeptical judge sides with smaller analytics firm against giant PointClickCare over data blocking tactics
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 31, 2024
A federal judge granted a request for a preliminary injunction against EHR giant PointClickCare over alleged improper data-blocking tactics.
Artificial intelligence doesn’t beat doctors in diagnosing medical issues based on images, study reveals
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 26, 2024
An artificial intelligence model solved quiz questions testing doctors’ abilities to diagnose conditions based on images and text summaries accurately. However, it made mistakes when trying to describe...
ICT leads the way in tech investments, survey finds
By
John O'Connor
Jul 25, 2024
Where are senior living organizations making their most pronounced technology spend? Information and communication technology infrastructure leads the way.
Artificial intelligence to play expanded role in hiring: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 25, 2024
As employers strive to fill positions in a competitive market, artificial intelligence may play an expanded role in the hiring process, according to Paycor’s recently published HR in 2025: Insights &...