Analytics firm takes on EHR giant PointClickCare in ‘life and death’ information-sharing lawsuit
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 14, 2024
Real Time Medical Systems has asked a federal judge to force the nation’s largest post-acute EHR provider to keep its clients’ data accessible, saying information-blocking “will cause needless patient...
As RPM companies create new sensors, new data, senior care industry must catch up, exec says
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 02, 2024
Although many RPM innovations, such as using AI, are similar across companies, much territory is left to expand, one leader suggests.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink says brain-to-computer interface has FDA approval for clinical trial
May 26, 2023
The device would be surgically implanted into patients’ brains, with the idea that it would connect with computers to decode brain activity.
Analysis: Government’s planned pay hike insufficient for staffing mandate
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 28, 2024
A proposed pay increase for nursing home operators may be one of the best in recent memory, but it won’t adequately prepare the sector for implementation of the federal staffing mandate, one of the sector’s...
Data breach leaked info on 40 nursing facilities, provider reports
By
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.
Alexa-enabled alarm system helps staff respond to emergencies
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 21, 2023
A new call safety system uses Alexa to enable voice-enabled requests and clarify when such calls are an emergency.
Learn about staffing, AI solutions from industry experts June 27 at free virtual event
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 21, 2024
Join McKnight’s for a complimentary “Meeting of the Minds” virtual event on Thursday, June 27, to hear the latest news and information about staffing and artificial intelligence from industry experts.
Bedrock Healthcare touts multiple partnerships to bring new tech, AI, to clients
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 13, 2023
Long-term care firm Bedrock Healthcare at Home has announced several new tech partnerships that the company hopes will improve patient care.
FDA announces health tech committee to begin guiding regulatory decisions
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 13, 2023
The FDA announced a new advisory committee for digital health technologies to help guide on a number of tech topics relevant to senior care.
Restaurant tech company uses automation to help senior living communities serve more meals
By
Christine Birkner
May 01, 2023
Automation has made its mark in senior living communities, from keeping residents safe to making staff and administrators’ jobs easier. And now, it’s showing up stronger in the kitchen and in dining...