New vibrating glove beats drugs or injections in aiding stroke survivors, researchers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 16, 2024
A new wearable glove was able to produce better control of stroke-related hand tremors when compared with injections, new research shows.
Virtual ‘twin’ concept could save stroke victims by predicting treatment, surgery outcomes
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 08, 2023
By creating a virtual “twin” on the spot, physicians and surgeons could evaluate and “perform” various procedures for stroke victims.
Tech outage has operators scrambling to assess damage, options
By
John O'Connor
Jul 22, 2024
Nursing home and senior living community operators were scrambling to assess possible damage and weigh care interruptions Friday, in the wake of a widespread technology outage.
New alert system makes sure seniors with hearing impairment receive emergency warnings loud and clear
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 09, 2024
A new emergency alert system targets seniors who are hard of hearing, combining bright flashing lights and louder-than-normal alarms.
Don’t use AI to undermine unionization efforts, feds warn
By
John O'Connor
May 17, 2024
The Labor Department just released eight “principles” that urge employers to actively manage the implementation of AI in the workplace.
2024 McKnight’s Tech Awards entries now open, with expanded categories
By
James M. Berklan
May 08, 2024
The McKnight’s Tech Awards + Summit returns with expanded categories and more opportunities to win and celebrate innovation in long-term care.
Pressing questions about rural telehealth access and investments put innovation in danger
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 23, 2024
Questions remain about how much providers will be able to rely on telehealth, remote monitoring and other technologies to come in the years ahead — and whether the government will make the needed legal,...
Feds offer technical assistance to aid recruitment and retention efforts
By
Adam Healy
May 02, 2024
20 states will receive technical assistance to bolster recruiting, training and retention initiatives, per The Departments of Labor and HHS.
EHR misuse at center of $21M rehab upcoding settlement for Grand Health
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 12, 2024
The Grand Health Care System and its 12 affiliated skilled nursing facilities will pay more than $21.3 million to settle allegations of therapy upcoding that involved a quota system for keeping billing...