Researcher eyes assisted living as base for testing AI-powered dementia screening technology
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 14, 2024
A research-based startup is looking to assisted living providers as it works to commercialize its artificial intelligence-powered platform to improve the dementia screening process.
Skeptical judge sides with smaller analytics firm against giant PointClickCare over data blocking tactics
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James M. Berklan
Jul 31, 2024
A federal judge granted a request for a preliminary injunction against EHR giant PointClickCare over alleged improper data-blocking tactics.
HHS takes steps to address recent cyberattack; LTC still reeling from aftermath
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 07, 2024
HHS is granting some flexibilities for Medicare providers in the wake of the Change Healthcare cyberattack last month.
NIA start-up grant winner includes AI-chatbot for pain management
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 29, 2024
An NIA grant program is funding a new start-up that uses conversational AI to address seniors’ pain concerns.
AI, seniors’ virtual reality innovations honored with Hillman Foundation grants
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 25, 2023
A nurse-moderated VR program for seniors with kidney disease and an algorithm project for care planning just received a funding boost.
South Dakota campaign joins state and federal efforts to expand rural telehealth access
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 12, 2024
South Dakota is working on legislation to grant $5 million to long-term care facilities in the state to implement telehealth and telemedicine access.
Digital tool for helping caregivers of dementia patients gets $3.5 million grant
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 04, 2024
University researchers are testing a new digital tool that has been designed to help caregivers of people living with dementia.
$4.1M to see if artificial intelligence can treat sleep apnea
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 14, 2024
Researchers at Mount Sinai in New York received a $4.1 million grant to study how AI can predict the progression of prolonged sleep apnea.
More news for Friday, July 15
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 15, 2022
Senior living dominates long-term care M&A activity in second quarter … Almost half of working Americans don’t have access to retirement plans … Grant provides technology training, programs for NJ...
More news for Friday, Nov. 11
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 11, 2022
RecallCue wins Gold in McKnight’s Tech Awards for dementia clock … Delinquent senior housing loans continued to edge lower in 2Q: NIC … Robots may help older adults with disabilities delay move to...