Telehealth’s upward growth trajectory hits a bump in February
By
John O'Connor
May 04, 2023
While the use of telehealth generally continues to expand, its use declined by 6.8% nationwide in February, according to the Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker.
Outlook dims for resolution of eased telehealth payments and rules
By
John O'Connor
Apr 16, 2024
The general consensus was clear during a recent House hearing aimed at addressing the temporary easing of policies and payments: Telehealth as a concept is here to stay.
Apple Watch’s ‘Foggy’ gets FDA medical device listing for Parkinson’s
By
John O'Connor
Apr 16, 2024
A new Apple Watch-enabled freezing of gait-cueing feature, dubbed Foggy, has received FDA listing as a Class II medical device and is available via prescription.
New project helps operators implement telehealth services
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2023
The newly formed Center of Excellence For Telehealth and Aging announced the release of tech-related toolkits, guides and research. These resources are intended to help providers implement “age-inclusive...
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.
Care to guess who the real hacking culprits are?
By
John O'Connor
Nov 26, 2018
When it comes to health-related data breaches, hospitals, doctors’ offices and even senior living organizations are oftentimes the culprits.
Technology-use changes essential to reducing loneliness ‘epidemic,’ surgeon general warns
By
John O'Connor
May 05, 2023
Reforming digital environments can help reduce a loneliness epidemic that disproportionately affects the elderly, according to US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD.
FDA approves toilet seat that monitors health
By
John O'Connor
May 05, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration has given clearance to a health monitoring toilet seat, according to Casana, its maker.