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Over the counter hearing aids – an absurdly long time in coming

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Consider the high price (upwards of $6000 per pair), limited insurance company assistance, and much individual isolation, misery, and family frustration. Self-care and self-service processes and procedures are what consumers demand today – whether it is travel, making medical appointments, or shopping.

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VIVE and HIMSS -- payers, providers, tech -- little about older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

One consultant dourly observed "At time when many Health IT professionals have been laid off and when many provider organizations are cutting expenses (ie: travel bans), partying at a concert just seems a little too much." Oh and did we mention the parties? HIMSS this week – the website says it best: Now HIMSS.

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Telehealth and mail-order abortion possible in some states during pandemic

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

But those who needed abortions still had to travel to clinics for care – even when it comes to medication abortions, which consist of taking a few pills. And abortion's price tag isn't always covered by insurance, which could put it out of reach financially. This is due in part to U.S. " she said.

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AI and the Future of Care Work

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Insurers see the opportunity in care in the home. Telemedicine platforms can also leverage AI to provide virtual consultations, reducing the need for seniors to travel for routine check-ups. category tags: Home Care , AI and machine learning , Conversational and generative AI , senior living

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Did you miss one? The Four tech and aging blog posts December 2021

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Remote configuration and updates will be standard, and health insurers will be interested in smart home technology as a deterrent to hospitalization. 2021 – even less travel than previous – so for many, it was the best of times. Imagine “ Family on Demand ” as a form of insurance-reimbursed services. Read the report.

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Type 1 Diabetes Can Wear You Down

Insulin Nation

Together we traveled around the country, talking about my experience with the disease and learning about its impact on the lives of others. In 1990, I traveled to Washington D.C. Even with insurance, the deductibles or copays often meant the continuing need for a second income. Diabetes became my Cause.

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Five Covid-19 Technology and Health Blog Posts from April 2020

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Covid-19 and its impact and implications, starting early in the month following event cancellations , travel bans and stampedes , telehealth insurance changes and senior living visitation lockdowns. category tags: covid-19 , Seniors , Aging , senior living.

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