Smarter Aging: The Importance of Health Tech Planning
In today’s tech-savvy world, weaving Health Tech Planning into the fabric of care for older adults is essential.
In today’s tech-savvy world, weaving Health Tech Planning into the fabric of care for older adults is essential.
Collaboration across key stakeholders, including home health agencies, providers, patients, health plans, and post-acute care solution providers will be critical to fully enabling the home as a preferred place of care.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Chronic pain, an enduring concern for many older adults, is no longer confined to the traditional realm of pharmaceuticals. While traditional pain management methods like medication were once the go-to approach, alternative therapies are emerging as a viable and holistic approach to addressing this issue.
CPSI sold American HealthTech — its subsidiary that provides an EHR platform for the post-acute care market — to post-acute health IT vendor PointClickCare. American HealthTech's customers have already begun transitioning to PointClickCare's platform.
While the urgency to fill positions might tempt senior care centers to prioritize quantity over quality, this approach risks exacerbating the existing challenges. It is crucial to acknowledge that the senior care industry demands a level of expertise and empathy that goes beyond mere technical competence.
Effective communication in senior care is necessary for important interactions that happen within this complex healthcare environment. It's not just about exchanging words; it's about creating a nurturing, compassionate, and supportive environment for residents and the loved ones who visit them.
As we advocate for healthier aging, proficiency in technology emerges as not just an optional skill, but as a fundamental pillar of holistic healthcare for older adults.
A recent report from Papa, a companion care company, found that 22% of Medicare Advantage members are severely lonely. The findings give some insights into why employers and payers should offer companion support, according to Andrew Parker, founder and CEO of Papa.
Senior care executives have the privilege and responsibility to embrace the profound changes brought about by resident advocacy. We can champion a new era of senior care that puts the individual at the center, honoring their unique identity and aspirations.
One of the major lessons learned during the pandemic is that hospitals and medical facilities are not always the safest places to recover, especially for seniors and those living with chronic conditions. Compounding this issue is that 85% of seniors in the U.S. live with one or more chronic conditions. With the United States being […]
We will highlight Build My Health's revenue practice management tools, which could help physician practices add up to $250,000 to their practices.
Peppermint is an “online clubhouse community” for adults aged 55 and older that allows them to connect with others through online clubs (like for traveling or gardening), workshops (like for nutrition or photography) and collaboration (where members can work together on activities like creating a recipe book). It aims to reduce loneliness by creating a sense of community and purpose for older adults, Peppermint's CEO said.
Herself Health's $26 million Series A funding round was led by Michael Cline, founding managing partner of Accretive, and included participation from Juxtapose. It comes six months after Herself Health raised $7 million in seed funding. In total, the company has raised $33 million.
According to the National Association for Home Care and Hospice, close to 12 million Americans receive some kind of home healthcare each year, and that number is expected to continue to grow.
As a daughter who has been through the wringer a few times, I write today to all health care leaders trying to build a better future.
A series of recently released studies on Papa, a companion care company, found that the startup reduced emergency department visits, decreased healthcare spending and improved loneliness.