AMA president calls for continued telehealth expansion … Community health workers identify health-related social needs of patients … Vital Healthcare opens new in-patient hospice
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.
Leaders pushing for greater tech role
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2015
Members of the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) recently joined federal agency leaders and industry experts to push for the adoption of health information technology by senior living operators.
More news for Friday, Feb. 3
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 03, 2023
LeadingAge Florida applauds governor for continued prioritization of older adults … Playbook aims to help affordable senior housing providers build telehealth programs … Intergenerational interviews...
Home Care briefs for Friday, Sept. 10
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 10, 2021
New study shows gaps in family care for dementia patients … New M&A advisory firm for home health launches … Telehealth use declined in June … Grandpad partners with Growing Bolder to expand content...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, March 30
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 30, 2021
Florida Insurer CEO predicts more telehealth and home visits … Study: Preoperational functional status is key in determining home vs. nonhome patient discharge … Idaho program seeks volunteers...
More news for Tuesday, June 6
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 06, 2023
LeadingAge joins groups urging enactment of housing credit bills … Brain connectivity, memory improves in older adults after walking … Alzheimer’s pathology found in “superagers” with superior...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, May 4
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 04, 2021
The Pennant Group acquires Texas home care provider … West Virginia home care workers rally for American Jobs Plan … Physicians say telehealth expansion depends on reimbursement
Mail delays could affect prescription deliveries for more than 25% of older adults: poll
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 25, 2020
Potential mail delays could affect the more than 25% of U.S. older adults who rely on mail delivery of medications, which many times is mandated by insurance, according to new research.
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, July 20
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 20, 2021
Telehealth expansion winding down in some states … COVID-19 spreading in all 50 states … Pennsylvania officials consider incentives for care workers … Ozark Healthcare offers private vaccinations...