Lawmakers and public policy experts are calling on Congress to expand home- and community-based services (HCBS) and telehealth as the U.S. emerges from the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
Senior living residents eligible for $7 million federal COVID-19 telehealth program
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 09, 2023
The launch of a federal telehealth model will provide any adult — including senior living and affordable senior housing residents — access to at-home COVID-19 rapid tests, telehealth sessions and antiviral...
The LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies has updated its telehealth selection portfolio with an enhanced online selection tool and product matrix and two new case studies.
Home Care briefs for Monday, May 24
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 24, 2021
North Carolina home health owner nets 14-year prison sentence and $13.4 million fine for Medicaid fraud … Study finds Mental health services via telehealth outpacing in-person services … Quarter...
Bipartisan group of senators reintroduces HEAT Act
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 27, 2021
Newly reintroduced legislation would provide Medicare reimbursement for audio and video telehealth visits provided by home health agencies during the ongoing pandemic and future public health emergencies.
Retail giant Best Buy pounces on telehealth trend, offering smartphone for seniors
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 25, 2021
The retailer known for selling television sets and refrigerators is jumping headlong into telehealth.
Mobile healthcare clinic brings primary care services to senior living communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 26, 2021
Senior living communities will be among those benefiting from the launch of a mobile healthcare clinic in Kentucky, bringing a fully equipped exam room and telehealth services to residents.
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, June 9
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 09, 2021
The new frontier of seniors technology is about lifestyle, speaker says at summit … Telehealth usage continues to fall … HealthTalk launches on-demand telehealth with on-call clinicians … Hospice...
Home Care briefs for Monday, April 19
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 19, 2021
Telehealth could threaten small, primary care practices … FCC opens application process for telehealth … Center for Medicare Advocacy: home healthcare coverage falling short
3 ways tech use during pandemic will change long-term care forever
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 09, 2021
With major vaccination programs completed and visitation restrictions easing, life at long-term care facilities across the country is inching toward looking more like its pre-pandemic self. But even when...