Tech-driven initiative aims to reduce falls among the elderly
By
John O'Connor
Apr 29, 2024
A technology-driven program that targets falls among older adults was recently unveiled by Connect America.
How will AI affect care? Let us count the ways
By
John O'Connor
Apr 25, 2024
There has been much discussion lately about the many ways artificial intelligence will affect senior care – and healthcare in general.
Operator leverages healthcare AI platform to optimize population health analytics
By
John O'Connor
Apr 18, 2024
Senior living operator Pine Park Health announced it is adopting Innovaccer’s AI platform to improve population health analytics across its communities in Arizona, California and Nevada.
Straight from the gut: AI helps researchers confirm Alzheimer’s link
By
John O'Connor
Apr 24, 2024
Cleveland Clinic researchers are using artificial intelligence to confirm the link between the gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease.
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.
A new partnership between technology company Circadia Health and 77 skilled nursing facilities operated by Ciena Healthcare aims to significantly improve preventive care and reduce preventable rehospitalizations.
AI-enabled tool lets users ‘mirror’ clinical health check-in
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 12, 2024
A new “smart mirror” device can accurately assess vital signs such as blood pressure and even risk of heart disease.
AI’s latest benefits extend from a wheelchair to cardiac care, health experts tout
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 28, 2024
AI is now able to diagnose a specific kind of heart failure, HFpEF, and can improve wheelchair mobility, according to a new report.
Congressional hearing on AI in healthcare reinforces push for innovation, regulation
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 01, 2023
House reps and healthcare leaders gave testimony on the new capabilities AI, and also biases they produce, during a congressional hearing.
Second major AI study from NY hospital to look at links between sleep apnea and heart disease
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 11, 2024
A research project at Mount Sinai will look at how AI can evaluate the ability for CPAP devices to help with sleep apnea and heart disease.