Telehealth: Coming to the rescue or a spinning out of control?
By
John O'Connor
Sep 09, 2020
Telehealth clearly has been a game-changer for the home care field. Given telehealth’s potential for reducing costs and infection risks while expanding access, it’s not difficult to see why.
In-home chemo infusion poses numerous health risks, groups insist
By
John O'Connor
Sep 24, 2020
Although many healthcare professionals see a bright future for telehealth and expanded care in home care settings, oncology groups are drawing the line at chemotherapy infusions.
Senior living operators looking to spend more on hackers, telehealth
By
John O'Connor
Nov 20, 2018
Senior living and health organizations are looking to spend more on preventing cyber attacks, a new survey finds. Operators are also increasingly willing to invest in telehealth expansion.
Business briefs for Wednesday, July 8
Jul 08, 2020
CMS getting concerned about mounting telehealth charges … Pandemic has wiped out more than 3 million small businesses … Reduced patient volume likely to curb hospital transfers
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.
Focus On briefs: Rehabilitation
Oct 20, 2020
The latest about National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, high-intensity interval training, EMR provider Casamba, telehealth research and cardiac rehab for people with chronic kidney disease.
Sensors let clothing make more than a fashion statement
By
John O'Connor
Sep 15, 2020
MIT researchers have found a way to embed electronic sensors in stretchy fabrics. This breakthrough could lead to shirts and other garments that continuously monitor a wearer’s vital signs – including...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Majd Alwan, Ph.D.
By
John O'Connor
Mar 23, 2020
Senior living once was considered more high-touch than high-tech. No person has done more to change that perception than Majd Alwan, Ph.D.
Home care: Senior living’s frenemy?
By
John O'Connor
Jun 10, 2021
These days, more operators are wondering whether home care is likely to become a friend or foe. Here’s the answer.
Many operators got relief. Some may soon get the hammer.
By
John O'Connor
May 13, 2021
The feds plan to use data analytics and specialized task forces to uncover anything that even remotely smells like fraud or abuse.