Aging in Place Technology Watch

JULY 7, 2023

A regulatory framework has emerged (2 years ago) in Europe, with the purpose of helping Europe become a hub for AI innovation. See recent report: The Future of AI and Older Adults 2023 category tags: AI and machine learning , Conversational and generative AI , Home Care , tech-enabled home care

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

In their September, 2020 Aging in Place report, the authors note that demographics, regulatory and policy changes (aka reimbursement via Medicare Advantage plans), and Covid-19’s boosted use of digital health combine to make this a pivotal point. category tags: digital health , Telehealth-RPM-Voice Health , Family caregivers.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 17, 2020

The regulatory change enabled "the use of smartphones, video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, and messaging services like WhatsApp; and the ability to provide care across state lines in 48 states.". category tags: Telehealth-RPM-Voice Health , Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) , senior living , Boomer-Senior Tech Business.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Their efforts will likely be more formalized through multiple proposed 2021 regulatory changes. category tags: Telehealth-RPM-Voice Health , Boomer-Senior Tech Business , social isolation , computers, internet and social networking.

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Healthcare Exchange Standards

MARCH 4, 2020

Learn more from experts from IHE and ONC as they discuss the collaboration activities with ONC, new and upcoming IHE profiles that support FHIR, how these collaboration efforts will advance interoperability, accelerate the maturity of FHIR, and drive adoption throughout the industry.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 11, 2019

But it is unique in its objectives – topics spanned the regulatory environment and included insights and innovations outside of the US. category tags: Boomer-Senior Tech Business. Learn more at TCare.

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Insulin Nation

MARCH 26, 2020

FDA Goals for New Regulatory Framework. These critical therapies often carry a heavy price tag; the cost of insulin has risen over the past decade. In other words: any pharmaceutical companies will be legally allowed to produce more affordable versions of today’s most advanced insulins. “ The FDA Commissioner, Stephen M.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 4, 2021

As more guidelines get published in the future and possible label expansions are incorporated, real-word evidence and regulatory imperatives will drive the need to deliver the promise of precise therapies to patients and accelerate the adoption of these tests.

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Lloyd Price

AUGUST 5, 2023

Additionally, the company has been criticized for its high price tag. Here are some additional risks that could impact the Compute Health Allurion merger: Changes in the regulatory environment. The regulatory environment for weight loss technologies is constantly changing. The company will pursue international growth.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

In their September, 2020 Aging in Place report, the authors note that demographics, regulatory and policy changes (aka reimbursement via Medicare Advantage plans), and Covid-19’s boosted use of digital health combine to make this a pivotal point. Kiplinger: High Tech Aids for Aging in Place, September, 2020.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 14, 2021

While Congress and CMS have considered permanently expanding access to telehealth and virtual care, there is a big price tag attached. CMS has taken regulatory action to increase availability of telehealth. What do you think will happen with telemedicine in 2022?

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JULY 1, 2020

The regulatory change enabled "the use of smartphones, video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, and messaging services like WhatsApp; and the ability to provide care across state lines in 48 states."

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 1, 2019

2018 was a big year for disruption in the hearing technology sector following a big change in regulatory terminology at the FDA and a win for consumers who may prefer self-service hearing tests, self-fitting of lower priced hearing aids, and self-service adjustments. But as the Voicebot.ai post notes, 2018 really was Phase One.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

In their September, 2020 Aging in Place report, the authors note that demographics, regulatory and policy changes (aka reimbursement via Medicare Advantage plans), and Covid-19’s boosted use of digital health combine to make this a pivotal point. Kiplinger: High Tech Aids for Aging in Place, September, 2020.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 22, 2021

Depending on this classification, a medical device must undergo different regulatory processes, including a clinical trial. However, an FDA approval ensures a medical device is safe and effective for its intended use. FDA classifies medical devices into three classes based on risk to human life.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 20, 2023

A regulatory framework has emerged (2 years ago) in Europe, with the purpose of helping Europe become a hub for AI innovation. Regulatory efforts have apparently given up on social media regulation. category tags: Conversational and generative AI , AI and machine learning , AgeTech But will it work? See social media.

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Waracle

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Recent innovations in mobile technology, such as the onset of RFID (radio frequency identification tags) and NFC (near field communication) tags have better enabled medical IT systems to communicate seamlessly with smartphones and tablets. The other key driver is mobile. How the IoMT Will Ease The Burden Of An Ageing Population.

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American Well

JUNE 28, 2015

percent through 2020, according to recent research—one of the segment’s most critical issues is that there is so much variance in its regulatory policy. Van Demark recently spoke with HCI Associate Editor Rajiv Leventhal about these telehealth variances, possible ways to break regulatory barriers, and what the future holds.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 16, 2021

For years, however, thanks largely to reimbursement and regulatory challenges, and sometimes limited technology access, telehealth didn't quite catch on as much as many hoped. Region Tag: Global Edition. But since the start of the COVID-19 public health emergency, our organization has expanded its telehealth capabilities.

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Chilmark Research

JULY 13, 2015

In the meantime, the company will work with drug makers and academic researchers to test the accuracy of the device and also work on obtaining regulatory clearance. Andrew Conrad, a molecular biologist and head of the life sciences team at Google, told Bloomberg he could see doctors giving the device to all patients – in 20 or 30 years.

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Society for Participatory Medicine

JUNE 10, 2018

Tagging features for encounters (categorizes like visits). A ICD-10 lookup engine from CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services). Medication lookup engine from RXNorm. e-Prescribing and orders done through blockchain digital notarization process. What else are SPM members working on?

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Insulin Nation

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Here are some highlights of her plan , focusing on what might have the greatest impact to lower the price-tag on insulin: A $250 cap on monthly out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drug costs. Creation of a regulatory group that watches for unreasonable increases in drug prices and penalizes companies found to be price-gouging.

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