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Singapore: HapSense revolutionizes skincare product analysis

Digital Health Global

Developed through a collaborative effort between the P&G Singapore Innovation Centre, NTU Singapore, and the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR) , HapSense sets out to deliver precise, objective, and quantifiable measurements of tactile sensations.

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Five policy changes from 2023 that will drive more tech for older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Caregivers: In April, 2023, the White House issued “ The Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers (EO) including more than 50 directives to nearly every cabinet-level agency to expand access to affordable, high-quality care, and provide support for care workers and family caregivers.” Dementia care.

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The Future of Sensors and Older Adults -- Looking Forward 5 years

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The promoters of the standard, intended to make the vision of the smart home, with easily connected devices, a reality. Will that make it easier to use sensors, and therefore make it more appealing? And moving forward, who is likely to fall, in senior living, but also in home health and private duty home care settings. .

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July Blog posts -- fall detection, dementia tech, aging in place and more

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The government agency seems to have given up on improving the quality or affordability of dementia care in senior living or nursing homes. Consider Optum’s acquisition of Amedisys home health business. category tags: dementia care, cognitive decline , fall prevention, fall detection , Mobile PERS Note its 2015 $72.5

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What Are The Current Regulatory Changes And Compliance Requirements That ASCs Need To Be Aware Of In Their Billing Practices?

Healthcare IT Today

ASCA members can view an ASC-specific surveyor tag tool. HIPAA, CMS, and state agencies regulate ASCs. It promotes accurate reimbursement, reduces legal risks, improves patient safety, and builds trustworthiness and professionalism. Compliance is the foundation of ethical and responsible ASC billing.

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In charting a future course for healthcare, let’s think bigger

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Angela Jones Angela Jones is a program manager in digital health transformation at Booz Allen Hamilton. For the past two years, healthcare agencies have been preoccupied with addressing the immediate priorities of the COVID-19 pandemic. This article was co-written with Dr. Kevin Vigilante , chief medical officer at Booz Allen Hamilton.

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COVID-19: An integrated healthcare system is the way forward

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A few weeks ago the World Health Organisation (WHO) commended the UAE for leading the way in COVID-19 by conducting the highest level of testing per million in the world, which is an effective strategy of keeping track of the virus, which is pertinent to knowing the necessary measures to take in combating the epidemic.