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Tackling Covid-19’s social isolation of seniors – one tech at a time

Aging in Place Technology Watch

These are compelling, but the overall story is about the oldest on the wrong side of the Digital Divide, which is notable and particularly pitiful in settings like nursing homes , Note in the Johns Hopkins Covid-19 guidance about nursing homes , at the very end, authors acknowledge the risk of social isolation and make a few (lame) recommendations.

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Five Offerings from the RockHealth Aging in Place Report

Aging in Place Technology Watch

RockHealth, the “first venture fund dedicated to digital health”, has declared this year a turning point in the market of offerings for older adults (aka baby boomers, particularly those 65+). To use the device, you simply put the MusicGlove on your hand and press play. Learn more at TomorrowHealth.

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After Covid-19, When the Care Recipient is Elsewhere, What?s Next for Technology?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The spike has been attributed to a) the declaration of a state of emergency in March; b) introduction of Medicare/Medicaid coverage matching in-person visits; and c) encouragement from hospitals and medical practitioners. . Telehealth demands continued investment -- phone, video remote patient and/or device monitoring.

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The Evolution of Self-Care for Consumers – Learning and Sharing at CHPA

Health Populi

For the organization’s 2020 vision, there are three category pillars in sight: over-the-counter (OTC) drugs (the core mission for over a century), dietary supplements, and consumer medical devices (think: the CES digital health aisles, and beyond). billion in medical visits and reduce reliance on prescription drugs by a $51.6

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FHIR Oauth Scope

Healthcare Exchange Standards

There are some FHIR resources that typically just carry data, Such as Organization, HealthServices, Location, Device, ValueSet, Conformance, etc. However Resources like CarePlan, Medication, Observation, DiagnosticReport, and others carry data that can vary widely on how sensitive it is. I just don't think it is sufficient.

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Beyond telehealth: the virtual care technology trends that will transform healthcare

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In some ways, COVID-19 has become another marketing slogan for tech firms. Routine examinations are also going virtual, with many diagnostic procedures now possible through remotely controlled devices. Caregivers are beginning to do their patient rounds through virtual visits. This trend will only grow in the coming years.

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Vocal Markers Move Toward Clinical Use

Healthcare IT Today

But there are several reasons that “prediagnostic” data from popular devices can’t be trusted : lack of regulation, user error, lack of information about the device’s operation, etc. Naturally, because Koye works through the doctors, it does not reach many patients who lack medical care in India.