Healthcare spending more on tech, but still needs better infrastructure to catch up
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 29, 2023
Many healthcare companies are planning on adding new digital technology over the next few years, although they may not have the infrastructure for it, research shows.
Data breach leaked info on 40 nursing facilities, provider reports
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 17, 2024
A data breach over the summer may have given hackers access to health records for both residents and staff at 40 nursing homes.
‘Adaptive’ brain stimulation tool could improve care for late-stage Parkinson’s seniors
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 11, 2024
A long-term research study on DBS may have achieved two goals: increasing the area of stimulation and creating a more efficient process.
Telehealth may not be as thrifty as many think, researchers find
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Aaron Dorman
Jul 13, 2023
While expanding virtual health options offers a number of benefits to patients and providers, the assumption that telehealth will universally lower costs may be overstated, experts caution.
AMDA leadership weighs in on DEA’s telehealth medicine rules debate
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Jessica R. Towhey
Aaron Dorman
Aug 10, 2023
The DEA may re-evaluate its rules on prescribing controlled substances via telehealth appointments, following a deluge of 38,000 public comments on the initial rulemaking.
Congress, CMS clash over AI role in Medicare claims denials
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 07, 2023
Thirty House Democrats released a letter Friday urging CMS to take several steps to make sure AI is not unfairly denying coverage.
ChatGPT not reliable as tool for urology queries, new research shows
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 28, 2023
When asked common medical questions patients might query a physician about urinary complications, the popular chatbot ChatGPT fell far short of clinical standards,
Providers advised: VR platforms may not be worthwhile for octogenarians and above
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Aaron Dorman
Dec 04, 2023
“Younger seniors” — those between the ages of 65 and 75 — have more use for VR than their less healthy older peers, researchers have found.
Seniors becoming glued to their smartphones, and that could be a problem, experts warn
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 08, 2024
Excessive smartphone use is rising among seniors, according to new research from experts who are studying “problematic” screen addictions.
AI analysis of Parkinson’s classifies disease with higher specificity than ever before, researchers...
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 17, 2023
While some AI may already be able to predict Parkinson’s years before symptoms occur, new research takes that capability even further and can delve into subtypes of Parkinson’s.