Tech can aid senior living and care staff, but cost and privacy still big concerns: expert weighs in
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 07, 2023
Some challenges related to properly staffing skilled nursing facilities can be met by using tools like patient monitoring, an expert on health technology notes.
At-home senior digital platform releases app to help families manage all aspects of care
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 07, 2023
A platform that specializes in at-home support for seniors announced the release of its first mobile app this week.
Healthcare spending more on tech, but still needs better infrastructure to catch up
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 29, 2023
Many healthcare companies are planning on adding new digital technology over the next few years, although they may not have the infrastructure for it, research shows.
Creators of a new AI tool for healthcare decisions cite superior training methods, net $13 million in...
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 04, 2023
An AI startup received $13 million for their model which trains on medical data rather than text.
FDA clears non-invasive ventilation device that accesses mouth without mask removal
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 24, 2023
An NIV device that allows for access to the patient’s mouth and communication was approved for clearance by the FDA.
Promising Alzheimer’s treatment options lead to expanded PET scan recommendations
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 24, 2023
CMS is now recommending expanding coverage for PET scans by lifting the current single-test limit.
AI tool reportedly delivers the 6-minute claim approval
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 20, 2023
A new claims submission tool uses artificial intelligence to process approvals within six minutes.
National health expenditures set to increase through 2031
Jun 16, 2023
An increase of 5.4% is projected per year, and expenditures are set to account for about 20% of GDP in 2031.
CMS prods hospitals to improve discharge info for SNFs, home health
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 09, 2023
Hospitals’ shortcomings in providing post-acute care providers with adequate discharge information prompted federal regulators to issue a special memo Tuesday.
Telemedicine increases access to care for assisted living residents with dementia: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 30, 2023
Although racial/ethnic and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations were less likely to use telemedicine early in the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study finds that telemedicine offered a way for members...