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9amHealth Raises $9.5M Series A Extension Led by The Cigna Group Ventures to Expand to Employers Nationwide

Healthcare IT Today

A recent survey conducted by 9amHealth found that 48% of Americans are on or want to be on a GLP-1 medication, and a staggering 20% would even change their jobs to get access to coverage for the drugs. But with such a high price point, employers are in need of smart solutions to manage costs and the expectations of employees.

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It's time for solutions -- not products -- for aging in place

Aging in Place Technology Watch

They don’t see themselves as focused on averting disaster (as with the advertising for some medical alerts), but just living. How can those offerings be combined into coherent solutions and services (even subscriptions) that preserve that sense of wellbeing at home, for the longer term?

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RFID: Increasing Patient Safety and Operational Efficiencies

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jennifer Splawski, PharmD, MS, BCPS, Director of Clinical Strategy at Bluesight In the ever-evolving landscape of patient safety, a groundbreaking solution has emerged to combat medication errors and enhance operational efficiency in hospitals. The advent of RFID technology has changed the game.

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A new COVID-19 wave is coming – how can health systems prepare?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Now, Krass said, many hospital executives are looking toward medication supply chains as other potential weak points. "The medication supply chain is fragile," said Krass. " One problem, he said, is the technology hospitals use to record medication use around health systems. Keep telemedicine tools easy to use.

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Five new technologies for older adults -- 2023 wrap-up (1 of 2)

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The solution offers a new option for senior living communities to improve safety and care while protecting privacy and simplifying daily life for residents and staff. Butlr also announced partnerships with leading solution providers that are deploying the technology." category tags: caregivers , Home Care , senior living , AgeTech

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Ten Technologies for Aging and Health from CES 2024

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The comprehensive medical equipment enhances vision for individuals with over 20 distinct ocular disorders, frequently enabling users to attain 20/20 vision. GyroGear has developed the world’s most advanced hand tremor stabilizer, and to the best of our knowledge, the first mechanical gyroscope medical device. Learn more. Learn more.

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Where IT leaders should focus their energies in 2022

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

CIOs can begin to develop – or partner on developing – solutions that sit on top of their essential systems rather than accessing just the clinical data held in their EHR. Here are some portfolio solutions to consider: Virtual care. Promote a citizen developer culture by adopting low code or no-code solutions.