Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurants and health facility check-in are but two examples. So now many health systems are charging for use of online portals that provide a way to engage with the physician, for example, responding to messages in MyChart , the EPIC software portal. The difference in interfaces between phone and computer versions of apps.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020

This month’s most obvious change was the introduction of Amazon CareHub , an Alexa app that can be used to help monitor potentially isolated older adults. Launched CareHub in 2020 – an app that may be yet another beginning. This past year, the firm added 80,000 health-related terms to help answer consumer questions.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

AUGUST 11, 2020

The hardware is used to tag objects and monitor their use. The Sundial skill for Alexa and the mobile app work together to connect older adults (the Center) to their loved ones (Care Circle). Once invited, Care Circle members can download the Sundial mobile apps to interact with the Center and each other.

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Health Populi

JULY 20, 2018

Consumers are more bullish demanding virtual and digital health tools from their physicians than doctors are in providing it, based on the research findings in What can health systems do to encourage physicians to embrace virtual care? from Deloitte. One in two U.S. “Macy’s?

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Digital Health Global

APRIL 17, 2024

Call for Proposals Now Open to Digital Health Startups to Compete on the CharmHealth Ecosystem PLEASANTON, Calif.–(BUSINESS –(BUSINESS WIRE)– #AI — CharmHealth , a leader in healthcare technology solutions for providers, today announced the kickoff of its 2024 Innovation Challenge. 23-25, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

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Healthcare Exchange Standards

MARCH 14, 2023

There is a security tag available in the HL7 ValueSets for Security tagging. meta.security = [link] HTEST -- Healthcare Test Data -- To perform one or more operations on information that is simulated or synthetic health data used for testing system capabilities outside of a production or operational system environment.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 1, 2019

Primary topic: Workforce Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Meru says digital health app can help prevent physician suicide Featured Decision Content:

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Sign Up for our daily or weekly newsletters Patient experience: new perspectives on person-focused care Full coverage: HIMSS22 APAC Health Conference News 5 sessions to look out for at HIMSS23 APAC Healthcare IT News’ APAC Managing Editor weighs in on the sessions he's looking forward. Get all the coverage from this event on this page.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 10, 2024

With so many entrants in the AgeTech, accessibility and health categories seeking visibility and possible global reach. And there are numerous separate focal points for tech for older adults (see Samsung Health House ) and a CTA Foundation Pitch Competition. MindMics Heart Health System. Learn more. Learn more. Learn more.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 3, 2024

Should AI help navigate overly complex apps and the enormous Internet? Now consider a future in which you ask for the best way to do just about anything, including managing minor health symptoms or locating. category tags: computers, broadband, and social networking , smartphones , Television/Smart TV , wearables, smart watch

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 17, 2023

Older people, consumers of a significant portion of healthcare spending, will need and use many of the so-called digital health technology categories. . Voice interfaces will migrate to be expected infrastructure in smart displays and apps, added to every feasible appliance, device, and vehicle.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Oops, not supported by all apps. The instructions are required because the UI behavior varies across different apps and screens. But adding fall detection as a feature for the 65+ in Apple Health and the watch was a change. category tags: Aging, ageism , AgeTech , smartphones , wearables, smartwatch , tablets.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JULY 19, 2023

Consider Optum’s acquisition of Amedisys home health business. The home and senior care industries have long needed standard apps and underlying data. offers “30+ actionable insights about the resident’s health and vitals.” category tags: senior living , Home Care , home health care , tech-enabled home care

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 24, 2023

For safety-oriented apps and sites that include the role of the senior, it’s critical to verify identity among provider and user roles. Two-factor authentication will likely be required as part of all online apps, including financial and health-related services. Technologies must be well-supported and intuitive.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 17, 2023

These future systems would offer vital signs monitoring and be integrated with health applications – and even health systems. Along came wrist-worn fitness devices like Fitbits and Apple Watches, which by 2018 had introduced Fall Detection for older adults linked to profiles in Apple Health. Are we there yet?

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JANUARY 13, 2021

This product is a remote activity monitoring app for seniors. A mobile app then instantly displays the person's physical and psychological states and sends a warning notification when it detects irregularity. The app has inclusivity built into its functionality. Learn more at Domalys. CarePredict TouchPoint. iCardioGuard.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Myant Health. They developed smart underwear that could become one of the most reliable and effective ways to detect and prevent health issues. As consumers wear the underwear, sensors in Myant’s SKIIN brand fabric send data back to a corresponding app. Sensoria Health. " Learn more. Learn more. Learn more.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 20, 2020

Sam Shah COVID-19 has been deadly, it’s infective and has posed the biggest public health risk to society in almost a hundred years. Amongst these tragic circumstances there has also been a lot of attention on technology in healthcare and public health. Apps, apps and more apps.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 4, 2023

Here are four categories of AI for older adults – all discussed in the upcoming report, The Future of AI and Older Adults , to be published the week of May 15: AI in home and home health care. Life Bio Memory through an Android/iOS app uses as many as 35 prompts to help a person describe a life story that can be transcribed and shared.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 4, 2020

People who use the service have 24/7 access to support, including a professional emergency response team and a family app for optimal care collaboration. Learn more at Aloe Care Health. Handsfree Health. Learn more at HandsFree Health. Learn more at Global Wireless Health. EnvoyatHome. EnvoyatHome.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 15, 2022

From appointment booking to post-discharge follow-up, hospitals and health systems are striving to innovate and personalize the way people navigate their care journey. News The future of healthcare: What 2022 could bring A look ahead at what the uptick in interest and usage of digital health will mean for the future of. The office.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 6, 2022

Note the top trends that matter this Many changes underway in the enabling tech categories for older adults – including the importance of tech for home care agencies – not just the apps for the workers, but for care recipients, such as remote monitoring. Hearing aid users need smartphones and apps.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 8, 2021

Connected Health Financial/Revenue Cycle Management Mergers & Acquisitions Network Infrastructure Telehealth Health system CIOs are reducing their tech footprint and consolidating their IT systems for agility and efficiency. At nearly $15 billion, the funding surpasses the amount for the full year 2020.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The time is right for engaging with an AI-powered avatar for health advice, including assisting with fall prevention. OneStep helps enhance senior care by providing real-time patient insight and automated risk status notifications so that clinicians can deliver the most proactive care possible – preventing falls and improving health outcomes.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 24, 2020

Government & Policy Interoperability Population Health Telehealth One of the more remarkable features of the NHS’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has been its rapid uptake of technology in the UK says director of international relations at NHS Confederation, Dr Layla McCay. A second wave of digital transformation?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Connected Health Government & Policy Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth The fate of virtual care adoption is tied to the fate of broadband expansion. "Broadband is now revered as the super-social determinant of health because it has a direct impact on all of the other social determinants of health."

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 27, 2023

AI will likely be part of the next generation of user interfaces for all types of interactions – including health questions. You probably didn’t notice the consumerization and commoditization of this variant of AI. But there is a microphone on every app today, enabling us to speak versus typing.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 12, 2022

Older people, consumers of a significant portion of healthcare spending, will need and use many of the Digital Health technology categories. . Voice interfaces will be expected in smart displays and apps. category tags: home health care , smart home , IoT and home monitoring , CES 2022 , hearables/hearing technology , AgeTech.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Diabetes is a critical health problem. A survey of technology offerings reveals a plethora of apps and information sites, not to mention devices that are part of the diabetes management equation. In addition, apps that help educate individuals with diabetes include Fooducate , which explains the sugar and carb content of various foods.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 9, 2021

Voice First implementations did not follow you outside your home unless it was through the smart phone app you carried into the car. Our voice-enabled personal health coaches – not so much. category tags: Telehealth-RPM-Virtual Visits-Voice Health , Voice First/AI/Voice Assistants. Not exactly or not that we can tell.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 22, 2023

The pressure to own a smartphone is intense, whether it is from family members for instant communication and sharing, healthcare service providers who want older adults to use tech to manage health, use Apple Pay, and even use their phone to verify access to a website. Accessibility beyond place – devices, apps, websites, and more.

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OCTOBER 6, 2020

A user can also “drop in” on a loved one by video calling them within the app. WellBe Emergency Alert Smartwatch expands on the HandsFree Health voice technology platform with a sleek smartwatch that provides the comfort of emergency support directly through the watch or through the WellBe voice assistant device.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 1, 2023

But here are 'answers': Bing Chat: There are many AI-enabled technologies that are available today to help older adults with various aspects of their health and well-being. Tile Mate: A small tracker that can be attached to keys, wallets, or other items and can be located using a smartphone app 1.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JULY 6, 2022

It is an end-to-end solution featuring Cognitive Systems' patented algorithms, clean iOS and Android app interface." MeetCaregivers aims to solve problems facing seniors, families, and caregivers by promoting access to high-quality care through strategic partnerships with health insurers and third-party payers throughout the country.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

RockHealth, the “first venture fund dedicated to digital health”, has declared this year a turning point in the market of offerings for older adults (aka baby boomers, particularly those 65+). category tags: digital health , Telehealth-RPM-Voice Health , Family caregivers. Learn more at TomorrowHealth.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

This medication non-adherence (not filling prescriptions or missing dosages) is a major health issue – resulting in 10% of hospitalizations, 125,000 deaths, and costing the healthcare system up to $300 billion/year. It was clear that this was a complex regimen required for her multiple health issues. Others may not be so diligent.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Imagine if that same theory could be applied to young people on their first job choosing between health plan choices offered by their employer. While professional care providers will play a key role, increasingly their work will be augmented by software -- apps, machine learning and conversational AI.

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