Survey: Pandemic sends telehealth usage rates soaring, but many users aren’t paying attention … Research project to analyze effectiveness of telehealth in treating substance abuse and mental health...
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.
ASA: BP telemonitoring aids stroke survivors in underserved areas
Feb 08, 2022
Adherence to follow-up and blood pressure control were better in those with remote BP monitoring, telehealth versus usual care.
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.
What we’ve learned about using telehealth to reach older adults during COVID-19
By
David Lindeman, Ph.D.
Jul 12, 2021
Lessons we’ve learned about how to most effectively reach older adults in affordable senior housing can be applied to efforts designed to reach any underserved population with digital health technology...
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
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...