Only half of assisted living communities with EHRs exchange health information with pharmacies
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 27, 2018
Assisted living communities using EHRs for health information exchange most often communicate with pharmacies compared with other settings, according to newly released data. Even then, however, only half...
Telehealth use low, but user satisfaction impressive, J.D. Power says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 29, 2019
Consumer use of telehealth remains low, but for those who have used it, satisfaction with the experience ranks among the highest of any consumer category studied by J.D. Power, the insights and data company...
How video storytelling in senior living affects communities’ net operating income
By
Eric Varin
Oct 14, 2021
I’m hesitant to label video storytelling as a miracle cure to all of senior living’s woes, but it has proven to be an extremely powerful tool in the constant battle for improved NOI in senior living.
Health system, payer telehealth efforts to be rated in new study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 26, 2019
Health system and payer-led telehealth efforts will be rated when J.D. Power releases the results of its first study of consumer satisfaction with telehealth programs in November, the company announced...
COVID-19’s invisible consequences for residents must make us reconsider tech’s role
By
Ted Okosi
Feb 04, 2021
It seems as if no matter the issue nowadays, tech is part of the answer. Although it might keep us annoyingly glued to our phones and have its downsides, it can be a powerful force for good as well.
CDC: One-fourth of assisted living communities use EHRs; use highest in Midwest
Jun 29, 2018
About one-fourth of assisted living communities use electronic health records, and use is highest among communities located in the Midwest, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Fitness games help older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 23, 2015
Older adults with type 2 diabetes who play fitness games on a video game console can increase their cardiorespiratory fitness, thereby lowering their risk of related heart disease, according to new research.
COVID testing program uses artificial intelligence to maximize limited resources in senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 12, 2021
A somewhat rare use of artificial intelligence in senior living is helping an operator maximize limited resources by predicting the severity of COVID-19 symptoms in residents to determine who should be...
McKnight’s Tech Awards + Summit set for Oct. 20
Oct 07, 2021
The McKnight’s Tech Awards + Summit will be Oct. 20, providing attendees two webinars offering continuing education as well as two additional webinars, plus the presentation of the annual McKnight’s...
How telehealth has improved employee satisfaction and the bottom line at Capital Senior Living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 03, 2019
Capital Senior Living has seen a 400% increase in employee use of the telehealth benefit available through the company health plan.