Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 4, 2023

Long-term care insurance: If you have long-term care insurance, it may cover some or all of the costs of a nursing home. Medicare: Medicare is a government health insurance program for people over 65 and for certain younger people with disabilities. category tags: AI and machine learning.

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Nursing Medicare 122

Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The impact of the so-called crackdown on misleading Medicare-related advertising has yet to be felt, maybe in 2024. But the more fundamental issue remains: The core beliefs of the advertisers and marketers is that people of Medicare age are gullible, isolated enough to talk to anyone, and have done zero research.

Medicare 58

Medicare Nursing 58

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Caravan Health President and CEO Tim Gronniger previously was chief of staff and director of delivery system reform at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In 2019 and 2020, its partners earned $300 million in Medicare savings, more than $120 million in shared savings, and quality scores exceeding 97%, the company reported.

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Accountable Care Medicare Telehealth Public Health 170

Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Necessity will drive AI usage in care work across all five care types (healthcare, home health care, home care, senior living, and Skilled Nursing Facilities). The term ‘population health’ evolved over many years to encompass all population groups and all factors that influence health outcomes.

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Nursing Medicare 69

Clear Arch Health

JANUARY 10, 2024

This helps to ensure affordable, responsive and personalized care delivery — all from the comfort of patients’ homes. About Desert Senita Contact Clear Arch Health The 2024 Medicare Fee Schedule allows for FQHCs and RHCs to bill for RPM (care management code G0511), boosting access to affordable care.

Healthcare Innovation 52

Healthcare Innovation Medicare Telehealth healthcare technology 52

Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Here are five more from 2023, all text from the company websites. RubyWell helps all family caregivers save and make money, so you can regain financial stability and focus on caring. Individuals using a landline phone to record answers can also invite their loved ones to receive all their recordings. And your work is valuable.

HIPAA 69

HIPAA Medicare Digital Health Telehealth 69

Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 2, 2020

It has looked like all Healthcare providers, including Home Health, were getting the same telehealth arrangement as physicians’ practices – so telehealth services could only be used to augment in-person visits/care. category tags: Telehealth-mHealth-Voice Health , senior living , social isolation , SNF.

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Remote care Telehealth mHealth Nursing 141

Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Here are five companies drawn from the report and beyond – all material is from the company websites: eCaring. “ Modernizing home care -- Behind eCaring is a team that cares a lot about caregiving. These services include meals, transportation, home care, and medication delivery as well as Medicare plan selection assistance."

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eCare Remote care HIPAA Medicare 130

Aging in Place Technology Watch

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The scam: You may know someone of Medicare age with a phone? Did you know that 60% of all phone calls in the US are robocalls or spam ? Sometimes the call begun with a recording about possible additional Medicare Advantage benefits that are available. Reauthorized repeatedly, it is now authorized through 2027.

Nursing 69

Nursing Medicare 69

Aging in Place Technology Watch

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Déjà vu all over again. Consider the role of the LPN nurse -- calling 911 to bring residents to the ER for all but the simplest condition. Perhaps the reasons could be the Medicare-paid post-acute rehab care, in-room wound and IV treatments, and Medicaid-reimbursed daily rate.

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Nursing Medicare Telehealth 150

Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 25, 2023

For all ages, isolation is increasingly untenable without the technology to connect to others. In addition to lower cost, hearing aids will increasingly be covered by popular Medicare Advantage plans. In 2022, most Medicare Advantage plans offered telehealth as a visit option, along with hearing, vision, and dental services.

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Medicare Telehealth Digital Health 69

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 29, 2023

Medicare Certification ASCs must sign a contract with Medicare and meet its Conditions for Coverage (CFC) to be paid. ASCs must also meet Medicare’s Conditions for Coverage. From building layout to medical staff qualifications, these ASC regulations cover it all. Medicare reimburses drugs and devices differently.

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Medicare Medical Billing HIPAA Medical Billing Services 52

Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 23, 2020

Meanwhile, Medicare Advantage plans telemarket home nurse visits which provide an opportunity to assess risk scores , enabling them to boost insurer reimbursements from Medicare based on that assessment, independent of whether the insured has already been assessed at the doctor’s office. With persuasion? That’s 5 percent! Just saying.

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mHealth Connected Health Medicare Nursing 100

Aging in Place Technology Watch

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

In their September, 2020 Aging in Place report, the authors note that demographics, regulatory and policy changes (aka reimbursement via Medicare Advantage plans), and Covid-19’s boosted use of digital health combine to make this a pivotal point. All text is from the websites of the vendors: CareTribe. " Learn more at NextStep.

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Digital Health Medicare Telehealth 142

Aging in Place Technology Watch

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Déjà vu all over again. Consider the role of the LPN nurse -- calling 911 to bring residents to the ER for all but the simplest condition. Perhaps the reasons could be the Medicare-paid post-acute rehab care, in-room wound and IV treatments, and Medicaid-reimbursed daily rate.

Nursing 125

Nursing Medicare Telehealth 125

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 8, 2023

Here is a regularly updated list of deep-dive case studies showing how providers of all shapes and sizes are making their tech spend work for them. Region Tag: Global Edition Hide Collection: 0 Primary topic: Electronic Health Records (EHR, EMR) Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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EHR EMR Telehealth Nursing 100

Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 28, 2022

And basic Medicare still does not cover, although Medicare Advantage plans (like United Healthcare , for example) in some locations do. Mrs. Smith falls all the time, maybe an intervention in advance of a fall? Customers with severe hearing loss will still need an audiologist – the traditional hearing aid reseller.

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Medicare Interoperability Nursing 144

Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 10, 2019

Contrast that with general population income age 65+ in which half of this older adult population has received less than $40,000 per year from all sources, with women receiving an income of $18K from all sources. A wheelchair or scooter can be covered by Medicare with a doctor’s note. Seriously? Ditto prosthetics.

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Medicare 106

Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 1, 2022

Except for the deep-pocketed Medical Guardian which bought in everywhere, these were all bracelets to help emergency workers determine health issue in an emergency. VRICares (acquired), MobileHelp (acquired), Anelto – all in RPM, a $16 billion market – said to reduce hospital admissions and lower costs.

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Nursing Medicare Telehealth 131

Aging in Place Technology Watch

JULY 28, 2020

Consumers are on board with telehealth , and engagement technologies like smartphones and tablets are offered through Medicare Advantage , plus a wave of other pandemic-related tactics and free offerings appeared. category tags: covid-19 , Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) , senior living , Technology - AARP , Boomer-Senior Tech Business.

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Nursing Telehealth Medicare Digital Health 95

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 4, 2021

They aim to deliver 2 billion doses by the end of 2021 equitably amongst all the 172 participating countries, resulting in around 25% of the global population getting vaccinated. 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 211

Aging in Place Technology Watch

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

And even when investments or company rollups are specifically about the Medicare population – frothy writeups cannot bring themselves to use clear wording. Yes that is vertical integration in the continuum of care – specifically for health services to elderly Medicare recipients. Perhaps the Voice First market will change all that.

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Medicare Connected Health Nursing Digital Health 108

Aging in Place Technology Watch

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

They cared, all right – if that money was an indicator. Founded in 2014 where ‘all caregivers are visible, recognized, and empowered’ by Josh Bruno, the company raised a total of $43.5 And at $115 million, there’s perhaps the biggest investment puzzle of all, Honor. Was all that money from VCs well-spent or crazy?

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Medicare 120

Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 27, 2023

The continuing desire to age at home , Medicare rate cuts combined with staffing shortages , affordability of home care reaching smaller percentage of the people who need it , shortage of available workers – all seem like the perfect storm. Home care organizations are caught in the crosshair of trends.

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Telemedicine Leadership Mental health Medicare 69

Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 26, 2022

Soon all 54 million of them will be over 65. Home care companies, senior living companies, skilled nursing facilities are all desperate for workers to address this increasingly overwhelming market. For all three, broadband access and smartphone ownership and use is growing. Consider these six blog posts from April and May 2022.

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Telehealth Nursing Medicare Patient Experience 75

Aging in Place Technology Watch

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Among the many types and features of sensors, here are five offerings, all info from the companies. Duh, because they have buttons, which seniors, maybe tired of all the accidentally swiping and zooming they do with their smartphones, just seem comforting and accessible. Why are these devices called senior remotes? Read more. .

Nursing 69

Nursing Medicare 69

Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 31, 2020

All around, we have been locked down beginning in March. During the Covid-19 outbreak, only 31% of the 65+ said the Internet was essential; 49% said it was important but not essential, and 20% said it was not too/not at all important, with likely those with more education believing it to be essential.

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Health Technology Nursing Medicare Telehealth 78

Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 4, 2018

And even when investments or company roll-ups are specifically about the Medicare population – frothy writers cannot bring themselves to use clear wording. Yes that is vertical integration in the continuum of care – specifically for health services to elderly Medicare recipients. Gee, what do they do? Read more here. Read more here.

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Medicare Nursing Digital Health 94

Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 28, 2020

AARP recently published several new reports -- all worth a read. These opportunities reflect insurance offerings, well understood by Medicare Advantage providers to 22 million that now have that product. category tags: Technology - AARP , Boomer-Senior Tech Business , aging in place , Aging.

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EHR Medicare 109

Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Also in September, Medicare changes were introduced encouraging technology use by health providers, particularly telehealth services -- perhaps boosting the use of telehealth technology (for example remote visitations) which has seen a rise of consumer interest in recent polling , though not well-adopted yet by the majority of physicians.

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mHealth Telehealth Medicare Digital Health 69

Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 3, 2019

And in 2018, telehealth reimbursement programs accelerated , with Medicare Advantage reimbursement expected in 2020. category tags: Boomer-Senior Tech Business , Aging technology. Regulation of home design to sustain independence? Regulation of cognitive training programs? None detected. . No, no, no.

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Medicare Telehealth 87

Aging in Place Technology Watch

JULY 31, 2018

Their products are for ‘all’ people, no individual age-based market segments appear to matter. There are differences for sure – benefits eligibility and national age-based programs: age 62+ for Social Security, 65+ for Medicare, and age 50+ eligibility for AARP discounts. And also health statistics do not lie.

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Medicare 76

Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 12, 2018

Retailers like Walmart , BestBuy, and Costco all sell hearing aids – coupled with Costco-provided audiologist -services – Costco’s site offers its own branded for $1600 per pair. Note that hearing aids are not covered by Medicare – nor are PSAPs. category tags: hearing loss.

Medicare 74

Medicare 74

Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 3, 2019

And in 2018, telehealth reimbursement programs accelerated , with Medicare Advantage reimbursement expected in 2020. category tags: Boomer-Senior Tech Business , Aging technology. Regulation of home design to sustain independence? Regulation of cognitive training programs? None detected. . No, no, no.

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Medicare Telehealth 63

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Many want to target drug costs and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has mandated hospitals to post a list of their standard charges by diagnostic-related group, in an effort for consumers to have transparent cost options. And providers need to collect every penny owed them and combat revenue leakage. Collection. Collection.

Healthcare IT 83

Healthcare IT EHR Meaningful Use Interoperability 83

Health Populi

MARCH 19, 2019

And even in our most cynical moments, we can all hearken back to our grandmothers’ kitchen table wisdom for dealing with skin issues, the flu, and broken hearts. Payors have begun to recognize the value of nudging consumers toward over-the-counter products under Medicare Advantage plans.

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BioTech Life Science Leadership Medicare 149

Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 31, 2023

But there is one benefit of having an actual conversation with a call center rep, as well as watching TV Medicare Advantage advertising. By the way, if CMS is ‘restricting’ Medicare Advantage plan advertising , that is not yet visible to a TV viewer. And if all else fails, a phone call can mitigate uncertainty.

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Medicare 80