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Aging and Health Technology Watch 2020 Research – A Recap

Aging in Place Technology Watch

So 2020 was a year that produced 5 white papers and three long research reports emerge – normally not feasible with so much here-and-there travel. Voice, Health, and Wellbeing 2020. 2020 saw more entrants into this early segment, particularly in voice assistants and new health-oriented skills, refining what works and adds value.

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Five technologies for older adults November 2020

Aging in Place Technology Watch

In November, a long report (the third of 2020 ) called The Future of Remote Care Technology and Older Adults was published, the result of 30 interviews with executives from organizations large and very small. Learn more at HomeThrive.

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Consider tech adoption trends to contemplate what might be next

Aging in Place Technology Watch

So we know that ‘remote care’ and ‘caring’ in its various forms, including telehealth , seem to be heating up as a priority , whether for senior living organizations , families, healthcare provider organizations. Will results change when older adults are surveyed later this year? Caregiving Technology Adoption.

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Managing the Risks of Fast-Growing Digital Health

Health Populi

Investments in the digital health sector have fast-grown in the past decade, reaching $14bn in 2020 based on Rock Health’s latest read on the market. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the field across many industry segments.

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Telehealth and Cybersecurity: Is Your Crisis Solution Putting You at Risk?

GlobalMed

In the face of a highly infectious virus, telemedicine has stepped in like a hero , enabling remote connections to help limit contamination. telehealth claims were filed between April and July 2020, a?4,000%?year-over-year The repercussions of a breach extend beyond the cost of data theft and HIPAA fines for non-compliance.

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Impractical or Inadequate: Is Your Virtual Care Solution Good Enough?

GlobalMed

As we look back at 2020, we can clearly see that telehealth adoption and use exploded. Acting as an ignition event for virtual care, the COVID-19 pandemic has inducted patients and providers alike into the benefits of evidence-based telemedicine.

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What are strategic HealthTech acquirers looking for in today's market?

Lloyd Price

Here are some specific areas of focus for strategic HealthTech acquirers in today's market: Digital health: This includes software for managing patient records, scheduling appointments, and providing remote care. Telehealth: This refers to the delivery of healthcare services remotely, such as through video conferencing.