Government policies needed for full interoperability in senior care, experts argue
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 28, 2024
Experts on a virtual panel highlighted the need for tighter government policies to ensure standards to foster interoperability in PAC.
Too many skilled nursing websites show performance, access problems, audit warns
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 04, 2024
A majority of skilled nursing websites were rated as “needing improvement” as part a new audit of issues like connectivity and access.
Data breach leaked info on 40 nursing facilities, provider reports
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 17, 2024
A data breach over the summer may have given hackers access to health records for both residents and staff at 40 nursing homes.
Skilled nursing seniors support VR with eye-popping enthusiasm, latest study shows
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Aaron Dorman
Dec 20, 2023
New study results show that seniors in SNFs believe using VR tech overwhelmingly helped address feelings of loneliness and social isolation.
As more seniors turn to music therapy, health insurer says it will help payers find their groove
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 02, 2023
Longevity Health will now provide coverage for a platform that provides music therapy via singing to senior living communities.
Latest bed sensor innovations are from outer space, literally
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 13, 2023
A new sensor for bedridden seniors has been derived from technology initially used to help build and repair the International Space Station.
Biosensor company on a mission to plug leaks from failed IV insertion
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 12, 2023
A health tech company that makes biosensors for IV insertions is hoping to significantly expand its market this fall.
Med-management software company releases new tool for nursing facilities to meet new need for CMS compliance
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 20, 2023
To meet new CMS rules for nursing homes, one company is releasing a new service that focuses on ensuring a patient’s medication listings are up-to-date.
Low-level UV lights could keep senior care facilities COVID-free, researchers suggest
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 11, 2023
A research team is studying whether UV lights mounted on the ceilings of LTC facilities could kill airborne diseases like COVID.
New device identifies COVID cases with quick breath test
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 03, 2023
A new device can identify COVID infections with a quick breath test and delivers results in less than a minute.