Change Healthcare starts to return platform services following cyberattack, but crisis ‘could reverberate...
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 18, 2024
As promised, Change Healthcare on Friday entered a new stage of recovery from a major cyberattack which affected long-term care providers.
Amazon promises more ‘connectivity’ of fragmented healthcare services in the near future
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 11, 2023
Amazon is hoping to get its various services streamlined so that it complements, rather than clashes with, other health services.
Amazon to test drones to deliver prescriptions directly to patient homes
Oct 19, 2023
Although the company already delivers some prescriptions in two days, the drone method of delivery happens within an hour.
‘Viral fusion’ fuels extra-potent vaccine for RSV, could be deployed for flu, researchers say
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 19, 2024
A new “3D vaxlock” process creates a vaccine 11 times more potent than “standard industry comparators,” new research shows.
Virtual reality provider grows programming hours to expand seniors’ access
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 24, 2023
A VR giant that caters to senior living announced it was expanding weekday programming for its “live” features like trivia and tours.
Medical directors get new smartphone tool to better track tasks, compliance efforts
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 14, 2023
A software platform designed to streamline workflows and communication for healthcare administrators is being picked up for medical directors of one of the major senior care providers in the Midwest.
Digital health funding shift could pave way for more mergers, deals, experts believe
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 01, 2023
More mergers and acquisitions could occur within the digital healthcare sector as smaller point solutions reach deals with a larger platform, experts predict.
Robot incorporates ChatGPT, tai-chi and bubble blowing for senior entertainment
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 13, 2023
A new robot created by a startup Andromeda Robotics uses ChatGPT and possesses various capabilities like blowing bubbles and leading Tai-Chi.
High-tech ‘bike-helmet’ part of emerging field of light therapy for dementia, Alzheimer’s
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 16, 2023
Light therapy is one way that seniors can both maintain and monitor their brain and cognitive function, one tech company co-founder says.
Upgraded home care staffing tool aims to help providers better recruit direct care workers
By
Adam Healy
May 22, 2024
Home care agency staffing provider myCNAjobs is unveiling myCNAjobs 3.0, which includes new recruitment features.