Healthcare technology works best when combined with human touch, expert says
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 01, 2023
Technology is a game changer for senior living, but works better when combined with human touch, one expert argues.
Software company adds Microsoft technology to make speech analysis faster
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Christine Birkner
Jun 02, 2023
Canary Speech, a Utah-based speech analysis software company, will use Microsoft’s AI technology to make AI-backed speech analysis faster.
Digital technologies not the only way to solve staffing challenges, expert says
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Christine Birkner
Jun 12, 2023
While useful, digital technology and AI aren’t the only ways to solve staffing issues, one expert cautions.
Augmented reality improving medical exams in long-term care facilities
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Christine Birkner
May 22, 2023
Researchers in Australia are using AR technology to make medical exams in long-term care facilities more efficient.
Wearables will drive IoT medical device market to $239 billion by 2030
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Christine Birkner
Jun 13, 2023
The IoT medical devices market will boom over the next seven years, fueled by the expansion of wearable devices, according to research.
Federal data privacy crackdown impacting telehealth firms and patients
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Christine Birkner
May 17, 2023
Telehealth services online marketing has come under scrutiny from federal agencies, which could bring implications to the long-term care community.
FDA authorizes new software for automatic insulin delivery
By
Christine Birkner
May 24, 2023
For senior living residents with diabetes, the FDA just opened the door for software-backed tools that could make treatment easier.
AMA calls for more oversight of AI in prior authorization
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Christine Birkner
Jun 16, 2023
The AMA called for greater regulatory oversight of insurers’ use of AI in reviewing patient claims and prior authorization requests.
HHS launches new tools to help nursing homes prevent cyberattacks
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Christine Birkner
Apr 19, 2023
As the threat of cyberattacks across the healthcare sector grows, the US Department of Health and Human Services this week is taking action. The department unveiled resources on Monday, via its 405(d)...
Why senior living is such a vulnerable target for cyberattacks
By
Christine Birkner
May 01, 2023
Nursing homes and senior living facilities are vulnerable to cyberattacks, such as data breaches that hack personal and medical information.