Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 28, 2022

In the past, health leaders have naturally been risk-averse and have, of necessity, created systems that established a wide array of administrative roadblocks to change. Going into 2022, we may now be able to benefit from this historic shift away from rigid workflows and risk avoidance. Region Tag: Global Edition.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 15, 2023

Reasons for the spike include upticks in claims denials, more risk adjustment reviews, and increases in mandatory HEDIS reporting. Particularly for risk adjustment (RA) reviews, even the slightest gaps in reporting leaves health plans at risk for drops in quality ratings and subsequent revenue loss. Risk adjustment scores.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

AUGUST 22, 2023

It’s at the point where the surgeon general recently declared it to be a serious health risk : " 29% increased risk of heart disease, a 32% increased risk of stroke, and a 50% increased risk of developing dementia for older adults. Additionally, lacking social connection increases risk of premature death by more than 60%.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 11, 2020

There were significant issues in Spain, with a lack of foresight, inadequate PPE and testing, placing patients and nurses at risk. Encinas agreed with the increased focus on digital support in Spain, “here we have seen impressive spontaneous innovation for the management of chronic disease with telemedicine; and with lots of creativity.”

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 10, 2023

Anyone who has to use a wheelchair regularly runs the risk of incurring injury from poor circulation. The Petnow app can solve the problems of the existing pet identification methods such as microchips, tags, and collars that are prone to damage or loss, and it is beginning to enter the U.S. Jesse Joonho Lim, the founder of Petnow Inc.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 21, 2020

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. It's not all plain sailing, of course.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 13, 2022

Smart speakers placed in resident rooms can enable a two-way conversation with the front desk or care manager without unnecessary walks down long hallways , enabling “Are you okay, did you fall, are you joining today’s trip?” Here are three categories that can help optimize staff and improve care: Voice-enabled services. Motion sensors.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

According to a 2023 Experian survey report , these frustrations are a result of inability to schedule an appointment quickly, use a mobile device to schedule, or expect more digital options to manage their care. Health risk identification moves away from institutions to the pharmacy and home.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 27, 2023

Despite the best efforts of industry leadership and management, the gap between the numbers of patients and families seeking assistance and the availability of workers to provide that care is accelerating at an unsustainable pace. category tags: Home Care , AI and machine learning , Conversational and generative AI , senior living

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Health Populi

APRIL 17, 2023

” That could include such data tags as cookie identifiers, device identifiers, and IP addresses. We know that “health information” encompasses much more than data stored in a health plan’s claims system or a pharmacy benefit manager’s computer data base.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 4, 2021

Financial/Revenue Cycle Management Population Health Precision Medicine Telehealth Workforce From vaccines to virtual care, enterprise imaging to precision medicine, these are the growth areas that will shape the direction of healthcare, this year and beyond. Further, patient volume instability and cost management remain key challenges.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

At home, these individuals likely still require assistance with activities of dressing, bathing, medication management, food preparation and household tasks. The From-To chart on page 9 included concepts drawn from home care, home health care, and geriatric care management interviewees.

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Nursing 128

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. There is a real risk of developing inequity in access to health services and we need to address this fairly rapidly so that citizens don’t suffer in the next few months.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

" With its launch of KamiCare , an artificial intelligence (AI) fall management solution for senior living communities, Kami Vision has announced Fall Detect by KamiCare , the world’s first AI fall detection and assistance system available at home that does not require a wearable or pull alarm. Netherlands-based Envision.ai

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Nursing 136

Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 11, 2023

VitalOn remote patient monitoring and chronic disease management platform provides a seamless user experience for seniors and patients requiring a simple yet comprehensive support system. Originally invented for astronauts, ZIBRIO technology provides an easy way to measure weight, balance and fall risk in 60 seconds. Essence VitalOn.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 29, 2020

It sounds like so much potential, but it is fraught with risks (see Care.com last year) and unshakeable problems that may worsen. It’s a highly fragmented market of franchises, each with their own management, across the US. category tags: Home Care , tech-enabled home care. And if so, when?

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 21, 2021

The Quantified Self , coined in 2007 as a fringe concept , is now mainstream and migrating rapidly into personal health management. Today’s view includes fall risk, cardiac irregularities, insulin requirements, possible stroke, behavior, mood, sleep, or medication reaction. category tags: wearables, smart watch , Technology - AARP.

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Lloyd Price

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Exec Summary: The pain management market is experiencing exciting growth, driven by several key trends: Increased Demand: Chronic pain prevalence: Chronic pain affects a significant portion of the population, with an aging demographic further increasing demand. The global pain management market is expected to reach $3.3

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 18, 2020

The risks of isolation have negative impacts on physical and mental health. By further minimizing even essential visitors to these facilities, community operators can protect their seniors and reduce the risk of exposure from external carriers of the Coronavirus." The benefits of social connection—the antidote—are clear.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 27, 2022

You can imagine the EHR Product Manager that had the great idea to alert physicians to a drug to drug interaction or an allergy issue. Many times a doctor may ignore the risk of the interaction given other clinical needs. It seems obvious that an alert like this is going to help doctors provide better care to their patients.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

But the benefits of technology may not just be related to disease management and lifestyle. Population health data will help identify those at greatest risk of health issues and likely readmission to hospitals (see Figure 1 Table of Categories that may matter). . Implication/Benefit/risk. Social, Learning. Care Coordination.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 31, 2021

"Since Steadiwear’s first assistive device for hand tremors in essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease was released, their research and development team has been tirelessly responding to the customer feedback in hopes of improving the Steadi-One glove’s battery-free, low risk and non-intrusive technology and effectiveness.

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Digital Health 138

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 2, 2021

Conversa is a chatbot technology company that uses conversational interfaces for digital pathways to support a wide range of clinical needs – from pre-admission patient education and preparedness to post-acute monitoring and chronic care management. Region Tag: Global Edition. He is the founder and CEO of Damo Consulting.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Tools such as an automatic stove shutoff and a home alarm system with water detection for faucets that may be left running can help reduce risks. Private health websites, managing medications. Wander management. Medication management. category tags: dementia care, cognitive decline. Needs of the Middle stage.

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GlobalMed

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The black market price tag of stolen protected health information (PHI) can go for $60 a record, compared to roughly $1 for a credit card or social security number. Our people-first approach focuses not only on risk but resilience, with a robust and sustainable culture of security. Mobile Device Management (MDM).

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 4, 2020

The challenge will be managing expectations from patients who have tasted telemedicine and who now demand a mixed approach to their care needs. The sudden shift to increased telemedicine visits has also created new challenges related to the infrastructure required for successfully managing virtual visits. Following the money.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 22, 2020

“Using machine learning algorithms combined with smartphone-embedded sensors and questionnaires, Kinesis Balance allows the reliable assessment of balance and falls risk in the home. specialty physicians that their residents rely on to manage their chronic conditions.” category tags: Telehealth-RPM-Virtual Visits-Voice Health.

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Primary Care Telehealth 75

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 29, 2023

ASCs are required to evaluate risk, develop policies, procedures, and a communication plan, as well as train and test their final plan. ASCA members can view an ASC-specific surveyor tag tool. These areas help ASCs reduce compliance risks and improve revenue cycle management. ASC billing compliance has many benefits.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 17, 2019

In addition, there are a number of FinTech offerings (once probably called financial tools) aimed at helping older adults and families manage money and its related dimensions, likely beyond what their traditional bank or investor can or will do. category tags: finance , Fintech , Boomer-Senior Tech Business. Learn more at EverSafe.

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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. What are some ways ACO management and other organizations are helping to guide providers through value-based payment? What do you think will happen with telemedicine in 2022? Twitter: @SiwickiHealthIT.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 24, 2020

Mobile phone apps for mental health management have seen a global surge in popularity under lockdown. One area that is far from simple is ensuring that a new ‘digitised’ service takes everyone on its journey and continues to build public confidence in technology, research and population health management.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

By Bill Siwicki | September 27, 2023 News AI-enabled efficiencies can improve patient outcomes and reduce clinician burnout "By prioritizing healthy data management practices through the deployment of AI, IT leaders. Region Tag: Global Edition Hide Collection: 0 Primary topic: Patient Engagement

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 2, 2022

Connecting with the patient, obtaining their vitals, noting exceptions and issues, and providing feedback and guidance to them is key to helping patients manage their post discharge recovery, their chronic conditions, or note the early signs of health problems that could be mitigated before becoming a crisis.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

AUGUST 6, 2020

And the CDC has expressed concern about risks and modified procedures for older adults and pick-up of prescriptions in pharmacies. category tags: hearables/hearing technology , medication management , social isolation , covid-19 , Aging, ageism. Covid-19 and Mid-Year Look at 2020 Tech Trends for Older Adults.

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Health Technology Telehealth Medicare 91

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. Region Tag: Global Edition. He is the founder and CEO of Damo Consulting.

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Digital Health EHR Primary Care Connected Health 151

Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 29, 2020

The ‘tipping point’ of telehealth is here – and tipping with a suddenness that is unnerving for overstretched vendors and most notably, difficult for providers who may lack the equipment and/or processes to deal with patients remotely, despite the risks to themselves with in-person interaction. What might they be to help with loneliness?

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JULY 13, 2020

And the CDC has expressed concern about risks and modified procedures for older adults and pick-up of prescriptions in pharmacies. PillPack uses PharmacyOS, a software platform created entirely in-house, to help manage each customer’s medications, coordinate refills and renewals, and make sure each shipment is sent on time, every time.

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