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Getting Older Adults to Tech Parity in 2021

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The first eye-opener was the OATS/Humana report about the 22 million adults 65+ who lack home broadband. The social isolation brought on by Covid-19 was an eye-opener for tech firms, investors, retailers, and startups. category tags: computers, internet and social networking.

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Telehealth and community broadband, in sickness and in health

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Cloud Computing Network Infrastructure Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth Delivering virtual care via community broadband offers big financial and quality of life benefits, says our contributing writer, opening avenues to both digital equity and health equity. These networks profit the people they serve.

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COVID-19 and digital transformation

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Layla McCay ‘Necessity is the mother of invention’ is an old proverb proving true as health services across the world race to adapt to manage the challenges of the current coronavirus pandemic. During the coronavirus pandemic, digital innovation and transformation is arriving at pace in health systems in the UK and beyond.

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Five notable technology offerings for older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The last was offered by a giant US network. The hardware is used to tag objects and monitor their use. When the skill is enabled and the mobile apps are connected, the Center simply says “Alexa, open Sundial” to enjoy the Sundial features." Learn more.

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Five older adult new offerings in the time of Covid-19

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Kaiser, Director of Geriatric Cognitive Health at the Pacific Brain Health Center and CIO for the Motion Picture & Television Fund. The risks of isolation have negative impacts on physical and mental health. Sanvis Health Care Hero. The benefits of social connection—the antidote—are clear. Learn more at Megilla.

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So Many Records, So Little Time: How to Manage Burgeoning Health Plan Requests

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Moliehi “Mo” Weitnauer, Chief Product Officer at MRO Providers are witnessing an explosion in health plan requests for medical records. Furthermore, the 21 st Century Act opens the door for greater availability to clinical data among patients, providers, and other requesters such as payers.

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Four Aging and Health Technology Blog Posts from February 2021

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Consider a few issues for starters: chronic health conditions, mobility limitations, stairs, snow/ice, driving, dangerous hills for walking, cognitive issues, and social isolation. The first eye-opener was the OATS/Humana report about the 22 million adults 65+ who lack home broadband. Déjà vu all over again. You get the idea.