Videoconferencing proves feasible in addressing lower body rehab for stroke survivors, study shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 02, 2024
New research showed that a telehealth program, TRAIL, was able to assist stroke survivors in rehabbing their lower body mobility.
Seniors more likely to let conditions escalate into emergency if their only care options are digital,...
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 07, 2024
In a recent survey, one third of older adults said that they felt as if an emergency could have been averted if they had had access to live person to manage their health concerns and needs.
Updated CMS telehealth toolkit offers tips to states for improving access
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 27, 2024
CMS has released a new report on telehealth intended to give states guidance on how to assist access for those on Medicaid programs.
Telehealth, monitoring tech, make a meaningful difference in helping seniors with hypertension: study
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 21, 2024
Digital health interventions make a positive impact in managing hypertension among seniors, according to a study released last week.
Telehealth adoption requires nuanced approach beyond simply running cables to rural areas, new report...
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 19, 2024
Adding broadband access to rural, underserved communities may not be a silver bullet that enables telehealth use, a new study shows.
New health technology needs more guidance, context to be useful to older adults, experts stress
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Aaron Dorman
Dec 07, 2023
Operators still lack the knowledge and coordination to effectively implement new technology solutions, such as those with AI, a new report warns.
Senators weighed permanent telehealth access for Medicare beneficiaries in hearing Tuesday
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 16, 2023
Senate Health Care subcommittee members and outside experts weighed in on the value of telehealth during a hearing Tuesday afternoon.
Telehealth team a viable option for Parkinson’s patients who need palliative care
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 15, 2023
A recent study evaluated telehealth for Parkinson’s patients, and training neurologists to better understand palliative care needs.
Providers get help with move-in process, occupancy rates, identifying resident risk thanks to tech start-up
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 01, 2023
One new digital health platform, Savoy Life, has created a bundle of products for assisted living, including tools for LTC occupancy.
Company’s digital product assessments start with diabetes, muscle pain tools
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 10, 2023
A new health/tech institute is ready to start assessments for digital products, beginning with diabetes and musculoskeletal disorders.