Predictive tech tools helping spur value-based care, health execs say
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 16, 2024
New tech is helping LTCs provide value-based care via AI and predictive technology, both tech and healthcare leaders say.
One in eight older adults reports using cannabis in past year
Dec 28, 2023
Use was more likely among unmarried or unpartnered adults and those consuming alcohol.
Private equity acquisition of hospitals may increase adverse events
Dec 26, 2023
Medicare beneficiaries admitted to private equity hospitals experienced increase in hospital-acquired conditions
Only six in 10 seniors follow up after ED visit for fall-related head injury
Dec 22, 2023
The authors say that greater adoption of fall assessments and prevention strategies are needed.
Gold in the Keep It Super Simple category goes to RiverSpring Living
By
Foster Stubbs
Dec 05, 2023
For its efforts with NexStride, RiverSpring Living was awarded Gold in the Keep It Super Simple category in the 2023 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards.
Forum at Rancho San Antonio nabs Gold in Quality category for use of tech to reduce falls
By
Foster Stubbs
Dec 04, 2023
The Forum at Rancho San Antonio in Cupertino, CA, won a Gold award in the Quality category of the Senior Living track of the 2023 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards for falls prevention efforts.
Carolina Meadows wins Gold for use of technology to reduce falls
By
Foster Stubbs
Nov 29, 2023
Carolina Meadows won Gold in the Building Bridges category of the Senior Living track of the 2023 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards.
AI has adoption costs, integration challenges, NIC council member warns
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 12, 2023
Senior care providers must consider the cost of AI solutions, and how to incorporate them into existing systems, according to a new report.
Innovations in design, devices, are helping make bathrooms safer for seniors, reports show
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 05, 2023
Design adjustments to bathrooms, including special lighting, drains and handrails, add up to major benefits for senior living communities.
‘Box and a Button’ captures ‘Essence’ of tech solutions during Falls Prevention Week
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 19, 2023
Tech designed to preempt falls continues to trend towards being as unobtrusive and convenient as possible, one smart system company touts.