The Top Three Most Affordable Medical Alert Systems for Seniors
Medical alert systems are crucial for seniors stay independent while living alone. These three companies offer affordable systems that give everyone peace of mind.
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SCAN Health’s new program to tackle senior isolation focuses on connections with peers
To tackle loneliness among seniors — which can have serious repercussions on health — Medicare Advantage plan provider SCAN Health has launched a togetherness program. The program is founded on senior-to-senior interactions, both virtual and, eventually, in-person.
The Hidden Administrative Tasks Draining Small Practices
Small practices play a critical role in healthcare delivery, but they cannot continue to absorb ever-increasing administrative demands without consequences.
INVEST Pitch Perfect winner spotlight: Care.coach takes aim at senior loneliness with round-the-clock virtual pets
Armed with a tablet and virtual pet companion, California-based startup care.coach is aiming to alleviate senior loneliness — an issue that has worsened amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The company, which won the health IT track of the Pitch Perfect contest at MedCity INVEST, aims to fulfill seniors' medical and social needs through access to health information and clinical care when needed.