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The cost of long-term care -- could technology help lower it?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

And for sure, the pandemic institutionalized the role of in-home telehealth, with CMS reimbursement presumed to become permanent , or at least regularly renewed. In fact, 23% of respondents to a government survey had used telehealth during a 6-month period in 2021.

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New report: AI and the Future of Care Work 2023

Aging in Place Technology Watch

More seniors used telehealth at home during the pandemic – and today the landscape is set for growth in the use of AI in care delivery: Consumers are all in on self-diagnosis and care. P atient burnout is a growing issue – long waits, short appointments, large bills – pushing people towards telehealth interactions as a first step.

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Today's staffing shortages make tech a must for the care of seniors

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Staffing issues continue to plague senior care organizations. category tags: wearables, smart watch , wearables , IoT and home monitoring , Voice First/AI/Voice Assistants , Telehealth-RPM-Virtual Visits-Voice Health. Examples: Current Health (now part of Best Buy) , and Samsung.

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Covid-19 – Technology changes accelerate – some a work-in-progress

Aging in Place Technology Watch

If your firm is in the remote care/caregiving space (health, telehealth, engagement), please comment or email and I will add to this list. Note the other ‘temporary’ change of reimbursement for remote (even telephone) visits , now fitting into the concept of telehealth. Home health care and home care – what are they doing?

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It’s 2022 – has technology use progressed in senior care?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The industry continues to lack a middle market offering, according to senior executives, with that unlikely to change in the near term, given the requirement for meeting staffing ratios of 1 staffer for 7 residents. category tags: senior living , homecare , SNF , Telehealth-RPM-Virtual Visits-Voice Health.

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How to Automate the Patient-Provider Working Relationship

Healthcare IT Today

Splinters in the relationship can also begin remotely, brought about by frustrating telehealth systems. But offering convenience is difficult for providers who don’t have the staffing resources needed to create this convenience. When you automate your phone system, patients spend less time waiting on hold and playing phone tag.

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Former CMS chief of staff previews 4 areas of value-based care in 2022

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Health providers quickly pivoted to make the most of temporary telehealth flexibilities when the COVID-19 public health emergency started in 2020. While Congress and CMS have considered permanently expanding access to telehealth and virtual care, there is a big price tag attached.