Reducing senior falls: Leveraging technology for safety in senior living communities
By
Ted Tzirimis
Jun 20, 2024
As our population ages, the spotlight on older adult falls and their effects within senior living communities has intensified, demanding greater awareness and action. Falls among older adults are alarmingly...
Telehealth: Driving more effective, qualitative and accessible care for U.S. seniors
By
Ed Mercadante, BSPharm, R.Ph., D.Sc.(Hon)
Apr 08, 2021
By improving access to quality care and the efficiency with which that care is delivered, telehealth has the potential to positively affect quality of life — and could serve as a catalyst that drives...
Technology-enabled behavioral healthcare experiences are here to stay
By
Michael Gorton
Oct 28, 2021
Behavioral telehealth prepares residents in assisted living communities, residential centers and nursing homes for life after COVID-19.
Leverage payment integrity solutions to ensure proper billing of telehealth services
By
Subrahmanyam Mantha
Jul 07, 2022
Don’t be surprised if the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services continues the COVID-19 public health emergency in mid-July, based on what government officials have said. If it ends, however, the...
Telehealth: Rejuvenating provider enthusiasm for healthcare
By
Megan Lenthe, RN, BSN, MBA
May 20, 2021
Policy changes during the COVID-19 pandemic have reduced barriers to telehealth access. The changes have helped residents, but they also can provide healthcare professionals with a chance at rejuvenation.
Digital front doors helping to address physician shortages
By
Bob Crutchfield
Jul 15, 2021
Physician recruiting and staffing is continuing to become more challenging for assisting living, skilled nursing and other long-term care facilities of all sizes. In the face of mounting physician shortages,...