Digital Health Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

When looking at the movers and shakers in the behavioral health arena, it’s hard not to include NeuroFlow in that conversation – especially after last week’s funding boost courtesy of Concord Health Partners. The post NeuroFlow Picks Up Steam With New Growth Funding appeared first on Digital Health Wire.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

AUGUST 24, 2023

You may have read this depressing article this morning in the Wall Street Journal about the number of people stuck in hospitals with no place to go because there are no nursing homes to take them – which is the status in the UK’s the National Health System (NHS). There is another side to the nursing home story – and maybe you have seen it.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 15, 2023

And it notes the ability to ‘provide companionship, offer mental stimulation, share stories and experiences, and suggest hobbies and activities.’ Add in the NSF grant to Georgia Tech for AI-CARING ($20 million) to help older adults, including those with dementia. And just in time. [

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Health Populi

AUGUST 14, 2023

This weekend’s Wall Street Journal Saturday/Sunday edition featured a big story on the economic force of women in the summer of 2023, termed “the women’s multiplier effect” — that women’s spending is a powerful force in the U.S. economy (and as it turns out, in Sweden’s economy as well).

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Digital Health Wire

JULY 12, 2023

Rock Health’s H1 2023 digital health funding report confirmed the writing on the wall. Here’s the first half of the year by the numbers: US digital health funding totaled $6.1B Here’s the first half of the year by the numbers: US digital health funding totaled $6.1B across 244 rounds ($24.8M across 113 rounds (Q1 saw $3.6B

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The show also had a Startup Garage– here are five companies from that section (material from their websites): Keenly Health. Using state-of-the-art Ultra Wide Band (UWB) radar, Keenly Health intelligently monitors vital signs and patient activities to provide a distinctive window into a resident’s current and future health state.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Stories about three fashion brands have me thinking about women and their health economics. I first read about Universal Thread on The Mighty website , which is a community of over 1 million people interested in connecting on health and disabilities. Sensory-friendly shirts will have flat seams, softer material and no tags.”

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 4, 2020

Telehealth In recent conversations with healthcare executives across the country, I hear the same story: The dramatic spikes in telehealth visits in March and April have dropped off, even as in-person visits have started climbing slowly. In recent conversations with healthcare executives across the country, I hear the same story.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

So by late 2020, EVERYBODY wants to age in place – an unprecedented trend, says Rock Health – and health innovators have taken note. Many have dementia or frail and wheelchair bound due to other health issues. category tags: aging in place , Family caregivers , Boomer-Senior Tech Business. But of these older adults, 6.5

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 30, 2022

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. In addition, 10% of Americans said they wouldn’t be able to afford any out-of-pocket expenses in the event of a health emergency, while 22% could only afford to pay $100 or less.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

AUGUST 22, 2023

It’s at the point where the surgeon general recently declared it to be a serious health risk : " 29% increased risk of heart disease, a 32% increased risk of stroke, and a 50% increased risk of developing dementia for older adults. Our virtual companions extend the reach of both the provider and health plan into the home. CareAngel. "AI

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

So many entrants in the AgeTech, accessibility and health categories seek visibility and possible global reach. Eight more aging and health innovations from CES 2024. category tags: AgeTech , AI and machine learning , smartphones; wearables , baby boomers And Google is no better with Pixel phones.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 25, 2023

Health and wellness. The abrupt shutdown of health visits during the pandemic triggered frenetic adoption of telehealth – now firmly entrenched as a care option on a smart phone, tablet or even on a TV. Older adults also are leaving a legacy of photos and stories for their loved ones.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 2, 2021

Connected Health Mergers & Acquisitions Telehealth The ongoing wave of mergers and acquisitions makes sense for startups and their VC backers. What does it mean for CIOs at their health system customers? The story from the other side is that these same startups are exiting through liquidity events at an equally fast clip.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Through three focus areas; Active Life Mealtime and Digital care, Camanio Care wishes to support people's basic needs and increase accessibility and quality within health care." Click “record now” and tell your story. category tags: Boomer-Senior Tech Business. Learn more at Camanio Care. Learn more at TCare.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 10, 2020

If you hadn’t tuned into the Health Populi blog yesterday, 10th August 2020 , you missed the first five letters of my Age of Corona alphabet, curated in my art journal created in the early weeks of the pandemic. health citizens into hygiene shoppers. “H” is for hand-washing. “I” is for Italy.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 18, 2020

"Megilla, the video-storytelling platform designed to bridge generations and record treasured stories, announces they are making an early version of its platform free for everyone to connect with family and friends, in a deep and meaningful way, during the quarantine. “"The Sanvis Health Care Hero. Sanvis Health Care Hero.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 24, 2023

Two-factor authentication will likely be required as part of all online apps, including financial and health-related services. So mobile health devices, apps or medication reminders may be useful, but touch a tiny aspect of the whole person’s life or health. Technologies must be well-supported and intuitive.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 16, 2024

The show is over, the press dispersed, the awards won. CES 2024 is over, with 135,000 attendees, and AI as the story of the show , and according to AARP, offering the promise of better aging and even helping to fix the caregiving crisis. category tags: AgeTech , dementia care, cognitive decline , robotics , hearables/hearing technology

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 20, 2020

The NY Times decided that tracking down and mapping the list of nursing home deaths nationwide required more than 30 contributing writers for the story. But realistically how will that process change, given that it is typically done by state health agencies , which are not likely to be overstaffed? Lawyers are at the ready.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Lacuna Health. "A Lacuna Health offers a proven care engagement service for patient-centered care. Learn more at Lacuna Health. Our older adults have a wealth of knowledge and stories stored in shoeboxes in attics across the world. "Our The shoeboxes are the story of a life, a family and a community.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 20, 2020

The NY Times decided that tracking down the list and mapping nursing home deaths nationwide merited more than 30 contributing writers for the story. But realistically how will that process change, given that it is typically done by state health agencies , likely not overstaffed? Try staring at the NY Times list and its murky map.

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Health Populi

JUNE 5, 2018

Health Populi’s Hot Points: One of the earliest and most important books on the benefits of “doing less” in healthcare was Shannon Brownlee’s Overtreated , which I’ve covered here in Health Populi since the start of the blog in 2007. The ASCO story is such good news. Thanks to the U.S.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 5, 2019

When assembling the 2019 tenth anniversary version, it was apparent that this year reflects change -- in the supply-demand balance in the overbuilt senior housing market, in policy changes driving health care services into the home, in market forecasts, and in the mix of vendors who serve the market. Seniors are working longer.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 6, 2023

And it notes the ability to ‘provide companionship, offer mental stimulation, share stories and experiences, and suggest hobbies and activities.’ Okay, sort of safe, for already having my identity stolen due to a log-in at a health center during the Anthem breach in 2015. Feeling safe and protected.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 23, 2022

Of all industries, health care above all should provide accessible web sites to support people with disabilities or special needs. Furthermore, the field is getting more and more digital with wellness sites, telehealth, and fitness devices—so making them accessible is crucial to making health care accessible. are great advances.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 15, 2020

GreatCall Link helps keep friends and family updated on your health and safety. Our aim is to help reduce social isolation in this population and mitigate the associated negative health outcomes. category tags: social isolation , computers, internet and social networking. Learn more at OneClick.chat.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 3, 2023

Free-lance writers follow up with an Aging in Place story citing the survey. And AARP helps add brand recognition to the term ' Age Tech ' with a collaborative of companies at the Nexus of Longevity and Technology to deal with health issues and mitigate fear. And it’s not unlike the 'I’ve Fallen and I can’t Get Up' fear.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Those language barriers can discourage patients from making appointments and addressing their health concerns, as well as those of their children. “Parents who did not have paid time off or sick days could not afford to take a day off and address the health concerns of themselves and/or their children. THE PROBLEM.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 3, 2023

Free-lance writers follow up with an Aging in Place story citing the survey. And AARP helps add brand recognition to the term ‘ Age Tech’ with a collaborative of companies at the Nexus of Longevity and Technology to deal with health issues and mitigate fear. And it’s not unlike the 'I’ve Fallen and I can’t Get Up’ fear.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Perhaps there is an unrelated health issue, and they're concerned about whether he/she is taking medications correctly or making it to medical appointments. Memory/Stories. Private health websites, managing medications. category tags: dementia care, cognitive decline. Motion sensors. Medication reminders. Smart Speakers.

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Health Populi

MARCH 21, 2019

The vision/optical industry is one piece of the health/care ecosystem, but the segment has not been as directly impacted by patients’ new consumer muscles until just about now. I was grateful to have an opportunity to share my views with attendees on the vision patient as health consumer through the health economic lens.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

For senior living communities: get a branded app, choose the story to create, record your residents answering previously loaded questions. The platform ultimately facilitates personalized CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) driven health intervention that increases individuals' treatment adherence and helps improve people's lives."

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

HomeHero ($23 million, direct-to-consumer) shut down in 2017, “more bluster than disrupter ” – including a link to founder Kyle Hill’s whiny story of disillusionment that made him ‘hang up his cape.’ category tags: Home Care , tech-enabled home care. category tags: Home Care , tech-enabled home care.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 11, 2020

The offering of remote consultation, diagnosis, and suggested treatment is now a white-labeled offering embedded inside insurance, health care providers, and employee wellness services. Mcare Home Health Hub. HIMSS was canceled – but the briefings went on to shed a light on what’s new. Learn more. ?Mcare Learn more. . Learn more.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 6, 2022

Two-factor authentication will likely be required as part of all online apps, including financial and health-related services. So mobile health devices, apps or medication reminders may be useful, but touch a tiny aspect of the whole person’s life or health. Technologies must be well-supported and intuitive.

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Health Populi

MARCH 19, 2019

Self-care in health goes back thousands of years. Reading from Hippocrates’ Corpus about food and clean air’s role in health sounds contemporary today. Among Scott’s many insightful comments, one really resonated with me and my health-economics mindset: on the growing presence of value-based insurance design in the U.S.

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