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My Health, My Data – Thinking Consumers, Privacy and Self-Care at HIMSS 2023

Health Populi

The Washington State legislature passed House Bill 1155, aka the My Health, My Data Act , last week. ” That could include such data tags as cookie identifiers, device identifiers, and IP addresses. Governor Jay Inslee is expected to sign this into State law later this year.

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One last look at 2022's important changes before CES

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Weird and wacky, teeny-tiny, virtual, augmented, robotic, metaverse-y – remote this-and-that. Given the pace of baby boomers aging into their 80’s and beyond, we may soon be at the stage where housing developers, particularly 55+ ‘Proptech’ visionaries, will build in technology that can meet the needs of older adults.

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Five new technologies from the 2020 Market Overview

Aging in Place Technology Watch

This includes smartphones, tablets, smart home technology, Voice First hardware and virtual assistants, and in-home sensors. WellBe is the HandsFree Health virtual assistant that connects voice recognition technology with health expertise, keeping your health habits on track. Individuals love the easy, streamlined support.

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Saving Money, Saving Lives: Replacing Emergency Air Transport with Telemedicine

GlobalMed

When a medical emergency hits – say, a car accident or a heart attack – no one’s first concern should be about the price tag attached to the ambulance or medical air transport. Instead, they call an Uber or ask a family member to come home from work and drive them to the hospital. million in patient transport costs.

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Five Technology Offerings for Older Adults -- April 2018

Aging in Place Technology Watch

In residential care, a hospital or other places a caregiver isn’t always present, users can benefit from a virtual check in. TruSense Home uses sensor and GPS technology to discern the way a person lives—time spent sleeping, in the kitchen, or getting out of the house. Learn more at TruSense. MedHab Announces Launch of MyNotifi Clip.

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Ten More Technology Offerings from CES 2019

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Here are ten more, in alphabetical order: Addison Virtual Caregiver. If you fall, your emergency contact will be called – and you can speak with them directly through the device, to get the help you need. category tags: hearing loss , vehicle/transportation technology-services , digital health , fall prevention, fall detection.

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Ten More Technology Offerings from CES 2019 -- Beyond Gadgets

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Here are ten more, in alphabetical order: Addison Virtual Caregiver. If you fall, your emergency contact will be called – and you can speak with them directly through the device, to get the help you need. category tags: hearing loss , vehicle/transportation technology-services , digital health , fall prevention, fall detection.