Aging in Place Technology Watch

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

C aavo's TV-connected platform brings video calls, wellness checks and assistance requests to any TV (even if the screen is off) and allows remote control of the TV from anywhere. category tags: Television/Smart TV , computers, broadband, and social networking. Learn more at MedSign. Learn more at Saltbox TV. UniperCare.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 17, 2022

The growth rate from 32% of the 65+ 2015 to 66% of the 65+ having a smartphone by November 2021 is striking and correlates well with Pew's slightly earlier survey , but the ownership change among the entire survey population is just as compelling – from 53% to 70%. . Non-internet users. By 2021, that had dropped to 26%.

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Healthcare Exchange Standards

MARCH 14, 2023

There is a security tag available in the HL7 ValueSets for Security tagging. I use this tag in the Implementation Guides that I write to distinguish the examples I provide. I also expect that this tag is a clear flag to someone that might copy/paste these examples and pass them off as real data.

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FHIR Health Data 40

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Cloud Computing Network Infrastructure Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth Delivering virtual care via community broadband offers big financial and quality of life benefits, says our contributing writer, opening avenues to both digital equity and health equity. These networks profit the people they serve.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

AI scammer innovation for profit is going very well. category tags: Scams -- all types , social media , computers, broadband, and social networking , AgeTech Microsoft, which committed as much as $10 billion over time for OpenAI, might think AI for Profit might be a better strategy. AI for Good – not so good these days.

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Medicare 75

Aging in Place Technology Watch

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

What Parks titles ‘The Senior Assistive Solution Spectrum’ includes non-tech categories, including home accessibility improvements, DME products like wheelchairs, ramps, shower seats, as well as medication tracking. category tags: AgeTech , computers, broadband, and social networking , hearables , smartphones.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 10, 2023

Remote monitoring processes depend on a well-trained response network which must deal with various alerts from sensors, cameras, voice-enabled devices, alarm systems, and edge devices – where a person is, but where there is no Wi-Fi or cloud access. Absence of responders to AI-generated alerts and trends.

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EHR 62

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 21, 2020

A key issue has been, and will continue be, how well staff are able to adapt to the new ways of working that are required as a result. Similarly, in primary care some clinical directors have faced issues accessing and using virtual private networks (VPNs) that connect them to the necessary clinical applications to continue to serve patients.

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Primary Care Interoperability Health Data Telehealth 154

Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Once upon a time, a new technology user interface was mostly just annoying. It’s almost quaint to look back at what we complained about – though some of the famous user interface disasters are well-described in a Scientific American article – Windows 8, BMW iDrive, TV remotes. At some point, the user gets mad.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

According to Pew Research in 2020, 21 million Americans lack access to broadband , as well as 60% of healthcare facilities outside of metropolitan areas. category tags: Telehealth-RPM-Voice Health , computers, internet and social networking. In-home and high-speed access to the Internet is still elusive for many in the US.

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Remote care Nursing Telehealth 131

Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 14, 2020

We also knew from previous research that loneliness may be linked to a greater risk for cognitive decline as well as high blood pressure , heart disease , obesity , a weakened immune system, anxiety, and depression. category tags: social isolation , computers, internet and social networking.

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Mental health 131

Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

One might well argue that Amazon has and will continue to have a major impact on the quality of life for older adults (assuming senior privacy concerns and technology barriers to adoption are overcome – more on that another time): Offered low-price Voice First devices. Created the Echo Show – with its remarkable user interface.

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HIPAA Digital Health Telehealth 164

Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 23, 2023

Technology applications should not be used to replace person-centered approaches deployed by the Aging Network Strategy and Policy will drive technology change in 2023 and beyond. Click here to for the Technology for Aging 2023 Market Overview category tags: Family caregivers , seniors and aging policy

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Telehealth 62

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 6, 2021

Cloud Computing Network Infrastructure Population Health Telehealth Workforce The COVID-19 crisis has demanded innovative agility, relentlessly applied – proving again that information technology teams are crucial strategic partners for future goals. Mike Restuccia is chief information officer of Penn Medicine.

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Healthcare IT Telemedicine Leadership Nursing 142

Aging in Place Technology Watch

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The report notes difficulty with financial and document management/editing – as well as limitations in using social networking and engagement technology. category tags: Telehealth-RPM-Virtual Visits-Voice Health , computers, internet and social networking. and what/who is still around. Fast forward to 2021. Learn more.

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Health Technology Telehealth 88

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Annually, billions in government spending to replace obsolete networks passes over big cities, and is squandered by large telecom and cable companies before broadband reaches rural homes. Redlining is alive and well in 2021. Region Tag: Global Edition. Broadband capacity could get overloaded in that neighborhood between 4 p.m.

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Telehealth eHealth Primary Care Connected Health 186

Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 28, 2021

The report notes difficulty with financial and document management/editing – as well as limitations in using social networking and engagement technology. category tags: computers, internet and social networking , Seniors , telehealth. See January published 2021 Market Overview Technology and Aging ].

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Telehealth 123

Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 24, 2023

Technologies must be well-supported and intuitive. Seniors and their adult children may not imagine on their own what to do with tiny sensor networks, voice assistants, or smart speakers. See updated Report 2023 Market Overview Technology for Aging category tags: AgeTech , computers, broadband, and social networking

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Interoperability Mobile Health EHR 69

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 11, 2020

“I have heard from some practices who have bought laptops for their nurses, while others have not supported nurses with obtaining or using IT” One solution in the UK was the creation of The Digital Nurse Network. Patients embrace the digital shift. " Listen to the full webinar here.

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Nursing Mental health Interoperability Telemedicine 169

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 24, 2020

Discussions at the NHS Confederation’s meeting of Primary Care Network (PCN) clinical directors in July found agreement that virtual-consultations have been especially beneficial for affording staff the flexibility to work from home, for example if they need to shield, and to avoid time-consuming commutes for patients and staff in rural areas.

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Primary Care Telecare Mental health Interoperability 157

Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 31, 2021

One of these was the Longevity Health & Innovation Summit , which featured numerous longevity and technology experts as well as a pitch challenge. All these events provide a platform for innovation competitions, presentations, collaborations and networking among funders and innovators in the age-related technology market segments.

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Digital Health 138

Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 17, 2019

But other factors could be at play as well for seniors – well-publicized online scams and fraud , well-publicized surveys that show older adults as sharers of fake news , and the need for better training for users trying to protect their identity and privacy.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Networking is critical to entrepreneurs. Network with non-entrepreneurs -- those who can understand the offering and see a practical context into which it fits. Entrepreneurs presented, exhibited, and networked with senior leaders from AARP, NCOA, as well as executives from government agencies and leading age-focused firms.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 7, 2020

One expert offered his gloomy advice, carried beyond Florida via multiple TV networks : "One doctor emphasizes that there is no substitute for social distancing and hygiene. Maybe not, but the language of ageism is alive and well. category tags: Aging , Seniors , social isolation , social media. That seems charming now.

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Health Populi

MARCH 21, 2019

And that’s true for health care as well as generic retail, Marge asserted, introducing Deborah Weinswig who is CEO and Founder, Coresight Research. A huge friction point we identified in our data-for-healthcare-good panel wrapping up the day is surprise medical billing due to patients’ unwitting use of out-of-network physicians and providers.

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HIPAA Medical Billing Leadership Public Health 246

Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 18, 2020

For example, shades that automatically open in the morning lets natural light through to improve the well-being and morale of residents. category tags: Telehealth-RPM-Voice Health , computers, internet and social networking. Caspar Smart homes. Learn more at NurseCaller. .

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Nursing Primary Care Mental health Telehealth 150

Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 28, 2022

This was discussed earlier in the year – devices that were only compatible with 3G networks were being phased out. Apple in 2022 inched towards the Matter interoperability standard for smart homes, and Google did so as well , which may help ease installation and follow-on support of multiple device types in the future. 4G cell phone.

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Medicare Interoperability Nursing 144

Aging in Place Technology Watch

JULY 6, 2022

" Caregiver Aware is powered by WiFi Motion ™, which is currently active in over 70 countries and leverages connected IoT devices to transform the entire home into a motion-sensing network without additional hardware. category tags: AI and machine learning , Family caregivers , Home Care. Learn more.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 4, 2021

That may work for the most well-to-do seniors. category tags: computers, internet and social networking , healthcare , digital health. Then there is the cost of 24x7 home care, same as assisted living (which is $67K/year in Massachusetts, for example) or even Genworth’s 44-hours of home care ($53-54K annual).

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Health Technology Nursing Digital Health 114

Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 6, 2022

Technologies must be well-supported and intuitive. But what if it is a device that should fit into a Wi-Fi home network with other devices, a printer, a few voice devices, and maybe a camera? Seniors and their adult children may not imagine on their own what to do with tiny sensor networks, voice assistants, or upgraded smart phones.

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Interoperability Mobile Health 69

Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 24, 2019

Failure of well-meaning but hands-off services. Task forces form every few years that are populated with well-meaning people. Training seniors about technology is well-meaning and ubiquitous. category tags: computers, internet and social networking , cell phones, smartphones. Or they pay for 1-1 sessions.

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Telehealth 96

Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 19, 2018

And the sub-topics of categories -- Communication & Engagement, Safety & Security, Health & Wellness, Learning & Contribution – remain as the collective elements of a framework that can make it so. . They believe this despite knowing that the Apple watch has $400 price tag and it lacks a call center. Attachment Size.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 24, 2019

It is now offered in senior living communities for families of residents with Alzheimer’s, as well as in home care. And this technology is still device dependent , but continues to gain some media interest as an engaging experience for seniors as well as a new use in training caregivers. Virtual reality for seniors.

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Nursing Pain management 84

Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 11, 2020

In the meantime, Here are some of their updates, in alphabetical order: Amwell (formerly American Well). CEO (and American Well founder) Dr. Roy Schoenberg noted that the pioneering telehealth company, founded in 2006, rebranded itself on March 9 as Amwell. In addition, HIMSS is in the process of arranging a digital version of HIMSS.

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Telehealth mHealth EHR Nursing 146

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 4, 2021

Pharmaceutical companies will be collaborating extensively for manufacturing, supply chain requirements, post surveillance studies as well as storage. Region Tag: Global Edition Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Frost & Sullivan's Top 10 predictions for healthcare in 2021 Featured Decision Content:

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Telehealth Interoperability Medicare Pharmaceuticals 213

Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 4, 2020

One might well argue that Amazon has and will continue to have a major impact on the quality of life for older adults (assuming senior privacy concerns and technology barriers to adoption are overcome – more on that another time). Here are five companies drawn from the report and beyond – all material is from the company websites.

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Remote care Digital Health Telehealth 101

Health Populi

JUNE 5, 2018

I recently wrote about financial toxicity discussing a study from IQVIA Institute on the 2017 prices for oncology drugs, with all new treatments exceeding $100,000 price tags in 2017 and a median price of about $150,000 for a year’s therapy. The second chart illustrates patient-borne costs for early stage breast cancer.

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Medical Billing Primary Care Pharmaceuticals 217