tag digital-divide 
Aging in Place Technology Watch
DECEMBER 9, 2020
A hot topic now – crossing the so-called ‘Digital Divide’. In 2020, the divide looks like a chasm, depending on how it is viewed. And do we mean ‘Digital Divide’ – or do we really mean Internet Access Divide? Or is it the smartphone ownership divide? The how-do-I-use-this-thing divide?
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 9, 2020
My firm's work with health systems on their digital health and digital transformation programs suggests that while telehealth technologies have matured rapidly in the wake of the pandemic, the implementation of virtual care programs has been a struggle. Some of this shift to virtual care will be permanent.
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Aging in Place Technology Watch
JULY 20, 2020
Cambia Health released a survey of caregivers, 64% of surveyed caregivers use at least one digital tool to help them with caregiving. And ageism and the digital divide got worse. The resulting loneliness and depression revealed a glaring digital divide between the technology haves and have-nots among older adults.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
"Disparities in digital access, digital literacy, and telehealth awareness, as well as issues of cost and coverage, and mistrust of digital appointments where physical examinations, labs and vitals cannot be taken are all potential barriers to telehealth," they continued.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 30, 2023
Complementing BEAD is the Digital Equity Act program that is granting $2.5 billion to communities to help residents with training, digital literacy, and fighting the digital divide. Telehealth can harness and focus broadband and hospital IT investments into digital advancements for urban and rural communities.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 20, 2020
Globally the response has divided and united populations and no less so in the UK, says global digital adviser and NHS clinician Dr Sam Shah. What became quite apparent is the lack of digital prescribing in large parts of the NHS. This is a gap and adds to the friction for clinicians and their patients.
Aging in Place Technology Watch
JULY 28, 2020
For example, state ombudsman programs will get tech to enable remote monitoring of long-term care facilities, programs were launched to foster digital health innovations for vulnerable populations, reimbursement for telehealth services delivered to people at home, the CART program for collaboration between the VA and NIA for aging in place.
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