Although post-2021 usage of telemedicine is down from a pandemic peak, 10% of outpatient visits for SNF residents are still conducted online, a new study shows.
Addiction recovery provider uses AI to monitor telehealth meds for opioid use disorder
By
Christine Birkner
May 22, 2023
An addiction medicine practice created an AI platform to connect patients with doctors and help providers comply with treatment regulations.
Cancer patients sensed greater satisfaction, more empathy with telemed visits, researchers say
By
John Roszkowski
May 10, 2023
Patients felt more fulfilled via telemedicine rather than in-person physician visits for accessing care and provider responsiveness, according to a large new study of cancer patients.
Frail seniors less likely to use digital health technology than healthier peers, new study finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 21, 2024
Fewer frail older adults use smartphone apps or telehealth options compared with healthy, non-frail seniors, according to a new study.
Senior living has the tech: Now operators need to manage it, healthtech CEO says
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 03, 2023
The explosion of technology within senior care has created new demand for CTOs or services that manage all of it, one healthtech CEO says.
Seniors more likely to let conditions escalate into emergency if their only care options are digital,...
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 07, 2024
In a recent survey, one third of older adults said that they felt as if an emergency could have been averted if they had had access to live person to manage their health concerns and needs.
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...
Clinicians support telehealth for managing seniors’ chronic conditions, study shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 26, 2024
A majority of clinicians believe that telehealth can play a crucial role in improving practices for chronic conditions, new research shows.
Older adults less likely than younger ones to want to use telehealth after pandemic but still want it...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2022
Older adults are less likely than younger adults to continue using virtual medical services, grocery delivery services or curbside pick-up after the pandemic ends, according to the results of a poll by...