As cybercrime ticks up, HHS adds tools to keep providers safe, resilient
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 26, 2024
HHS has created a new site for advising on cybersecurity in healthcare, and released an online tool for cybersecurity performance goals.
Neuralink’s brain-computer implant could eventually transform Parkinson’s treatment … but probably...
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 06, 2024
A human Neuralink implant represents a breakthrough for brain-computer interfacing, but many are skeptical of the timeline and ethics.
60 Senators support bipartisan telehealth access bill
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Aaron Dorman
Jun 23, 2023
Sixty Senators, including six bipartisan sponsors, reintroduced the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies Act (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023.
Smart wardrobe technologies helping seniors with dementia dress for success
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 28, 2023
“Smart wardrobe” tech can play two crucial roles for seniors with dementia, a new report shows: via dressing systems and via embedded tech.
Parkinson’s breakthrough has patient walking again after 30 years
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 08, 2023
A Parkinson’s patient regained his walking capabilities via electrodes implanted into his spine, according to a new research report.
Seniors in need of more virtual mental health services, ‘telemental’ program developers say
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 01, 2024
A telehealth provider has created a new program for seniors and their specific challenges with mental health, depression and anxiety.
Bra patch aims to provide easy detection of breast cancer
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 08, 2023
Researchers have developed a prototype for a wearable device that could detect breast cancer.
‘Box and a Button’ captures ‘Essence’ of tech solutions during Falls Prevention Week
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 19, 2023
Tech designed to preempt falls continues to trend towards being as unobtrusive and convenient as possible, one smart system company touts.
Staff training and sales support among best uses for AI in LTC settings, expert says
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 19, 2024
A new overview of artificial intelligence in long-term care from LeadingAge highlights some of the most valuable new AI tools and reaffirms AI’s role in admin work.
Healthcare’s data-leak defense needs a lot of improvement, report shows
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 15, 2023
The healthcare sector has experienced hundreds of data leaks over the past four years, ranking it the eighth-worst industry for leaks overall, a new report shows.