Infrastructure, data analytics popular tech investments among long-term care providers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 26, 2024
Infrastructure for internet connectivity was the most common technology investment made over the past year by long-term care operators responding to a new survey, and data analytics tools were the most...
18.3 percent of physicians reported PTSD during COVID-19 pandemic
Jul 25, 2024
An increased likelihood was seen for female physicians, older physicians, and trainees, and for emergency department doctors.
New DOJ task force to tackle competition-related concerns in healthcare
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 13, 2024
The Justice Department said its Antitrust Division’s new Task Force on Health Care Monopolies and Collusion will consider “widespread competition concerns shared by patients, healthcare professionals,...
Medicaid Access Rule shortcomings could decrease access to care, industry advocates say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 23, 2024
No guarantee exists that a final rule that the federal government promoted as increasing transparency in Medicaid payments and improving wages for direct care workers will accomplish either goal, senior...
As senior care bots become a global phenomenon, developers still aim for collaborative intent with caregivers
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 26, 2024
Companies are releasing new models, and new data, that shows how robots can collaborate with caregivers within senior living.
Old age against the machine: Experts offer some robo-pessimism over prospect of more bots in LTC
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 25, 2024
Despite stories that senior living and care robots are proliferating, the promise of such technology has been overstated, according to a new report.
Wearable mobility aids could help LTC nurses with physically demanding tasks: Analysis
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 11, 2024
Exoskeleton technology for back support or mobility could help nurses and caregivers, a new report suggests.
‘Dressing’ robot assists seniors with wardrobe in a manner that models caregivers
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 06, 2024
A new two-armed assistive robot model helps dress seniors in a way that mimics human caregivers, researchers said.
Senior living operators now drafting internal guidelines for AI use for staff, residents
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 20, 2023
LTC operator Cypress Living, which operates communities in Florida, recently created internal guidelines for responsible AI use.
Cinderella bots? Senior living communities can cut costs by automating cleaning process, company suggests
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 13, 2023
A new robotic cleaning model can help senior living operators handle staffing shortages and keep caregivers working with residents.