Push for permanent telehealth funding kicks into high gear in Congress
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 18, 2024
With some coverage set to expire, a bipartisan push is underway in Congress to make telehealth reimbursements permanent.
LeadingAge, AHCA, among organizations at White House to discuss Change Healthcare cyber-emergency
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 14, 2024
The White House convened a meeting Tuesday with top long-term care and healthcare organizations, including AHCA and LeadingAge, about the Change Healthcare issue.
Hearing aid manufacturers still need to listen up about seniors’ specific needs: report
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 05, 2024
Many seniors could benefit from larger, more customized hearing aids, which are easier to manipulate, experts noted.
Senators reintroduce telehealth bill to give seniors more access to mental health services
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 01, 2024
A bipartisan group of senators have reintroduced a bill to remove current restrictions on telehealth mental health services for seniors.
More tech tools available to expand access to desperately needed caregiver workforce
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 10, 2023
A newly announced partnership will help connect LTC operators using certain attendance software with thousands in an on-demand workforce.
As more seniors turn to music therapy, health insurer says it will help payers find their groove
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 02, 2023
Longevity Health will now provide coverage for a platform that provides music therapy via singing to senior living communities.
Seniors cut costs, ease caregiving pressures with new tool that increases their digital health literacy
By
Adam Healy
Nov 01, 2023
Seniors have a new tool to help them connect with care providers: the Papa digital health platform, which now has a digital literacy feature.
Congress and agencies to tackle transparency in healthcare AI, despite mixed industry reactions
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 06, 2023
Federal agencies and Congress are both taking further steps to regulate AI and curb issues that have already started to emerge.
Data CEO emphasizes key provider traits that make AI work in healthcare
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 04, 2023
The key to building trust in AI services for healthcare provides involves transparency and integration into existing systems, one data CEO suggests.
Tech can aid senior living and care staff, but cost and privacy still big concerns: expert weighs in
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 07, 2023
Some challenges related to properly staffing skilled nursing facilities can be met by using tools like patient monitoring, an expert on health technology notes.
