MedPAC highlights data shortage despite telehealth boom
By
Christine Birkner
Apr 19, 2023
During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth flourished in the healthcare sector, making it easier for patients to see doctors virtually and get the care they needed without leaving wherever they lived. In...
New AI tool may predict risk of heart attacks, study finds
By
John Roszkowski
May 08, 2023
A new artificial intelligence tool has been developed that researchers say may help predict heart attacks in patients before they happen.
Study finds virtual care cuts avoidable rehospitalizations by 33 percent
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jun 22, 2023
Virtual oversight can help clinical staff in nursing homes provide better care to residents and reduce avoidable hospitalizations, according to a new qualitative study of novel nurse-driven virtual care...
New project helps operators implement telehealth services
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2023
The newly formed Center of Excellence For Telehealth and Aging announced the release of tech-related toolkits, guides and research. These resources are intended to help providers implement “age-inclusive...
AI’s latest benefits extend from a wheelchair to cardiac care, health experts tout
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 28, 2024
AI is now able to diagnose a specific kind of heart failure, HFpEF, and can improve wheelchair mobility, according to a new report.
Despite their heavy social media use, seniors increasingly wary of scams, misinformation
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 05, 2023
At least some of seniors’ heavy social media use is for seeking out health-related content online, according to a new study on seniors’ internet habits.
Disabled community unloads at Senate hearing on access to government technology, websites
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 22, 2023
Legislators and guest speakers concluded during a hearing that there is still plenty to do to bolster compliance to the Rehabilitation Act.
Clinicians and caregivers must keep pace with new pacemaker tech available for seniors: study
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 06, 2024
A new survey classifies cardiac implantable electronic devices, or CIEDs, to account for advances such as leadless multi-chamber pacemaker models.
Why senior living is reluctant to harness metaverse’s potential
By
Christine Birkner
May 23, 2023
Compared to other industries, healthcare has been relatively slow to get on the metaverse bandwagon, usually due to limited budgets.
AMA to develop guidelines to combat AI inaccuracies in healthcare
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 14, 2023
The American Medical Association is creating recommendations and guidelines on the use of AI to protect patients and physicians.