Group’s new tool will thoroughly vet new healthcare tech products and services
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 21, 2023
A new assessment framework was recently developed by two healthcare organizations to specifically audit technology that either supplants or assists traditional care roles.
New hi-tech procedure puts harsh back pain condition in the rear view mirror
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 21, 2023
A new generation of instruments is being rolled out for a procedure for lower back pain that has traditionally been very difficult to address.
2023 McKnight’s Tech Awards: Carolina Meadows nabs Best in Show, Gold; winners lauded in 5 categories
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 21, 2023
An entry from Chapel Hill, NC, continuing care retirement community Carolina Meadows was named Best in Show in the 2023 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards during a virtual ceremony on Wednesday...
2 new data tools have AI evaluating patient populations better for ACOs, healthcare orgs
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 20, 2023
A data science platform has released two new digital tools that use AI to help healthcare ACOs with cost-effective solutions.
For the first time, vaccines are available for all 3 viruses targeting older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 20, 2023
COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus cases are increasing, and the height of influenza season is on the horizon, but older adults and long-term care staff members are entering the first virus season...
Millions of retirees return to work for financial, emotional reasons
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 20, 2023
Many Amerians who chose to retire for one reason or another during the pandemic have returned to the workforce, according to a new report from global investment management firm T. Rowe Price. They could...
High-intensity statins underused with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Sep 19, 2023
The authors say that the findings show gaps between practice and guideline-based care.
McKnight’s Tech Awards + Summit kicks off Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. ET
Sep 19, 2023
The 2023 McKnight’s Tech Awards + Summit will kick off tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 20) at 10:30 a.m. ET. The annual event will include three webinars and the announcement of the winners of the McKnight’s...
People in the news, Sept. 19
Sep 19, 2023
Appointments, promotions and other news at Ascent Living Communities, Buckner Retirement Services, Green Street, LCB Senior Living, Morning Pointe Senior Living, The Springs Living, Watercrest Senior Living...
Immigration a possible answer to ‘demographic drought’ draining state’s workforce
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 19, 2023
A “demographic drought” brought about by an aging population, increasing retirements, declining fertility rates and lower immigration rates is threatening Minnesota’s workforce in general and in...
