PointClickCare acquires fellow EHR player American HealthTech
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 17, 2024
PointClickCare, already long-term care’s largest health records and technology platform, has expanded its footprint by acquiring American HealthTech, the companies announced Wednesday morning.
Balance app puts ability to prevent falls in seniors’ pocket
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 17, 2024
A new smartphone app helps seniors control their balance by monitoring a users’ body sway while they are standing still.
Data breach leaked info on 40 nursing facilities, provider reports
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 17, 2024
A data breach over the summer may have given hackers access to health records for both residents and staff at 40 nursing homes.
‘Elderverse’ concept could serve as a VR social hub for intrepid seniors, Mynd CEO says
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 17, 2024
The newly unveiled “elderverse” starts users out on a lush VR coastline, from which they can jump to entertainment or therapy options.
Hospital study on AI identifies patients with undiagnosed dementia coming from LTC
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 16, 2024
New research is looking at AI, EHRs to flag individuals who might have dementia, so that when they arrive at a hospital, the care team is ready.
Predictive tech tools helping spur value-based care, health execs say
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 16, 2024
New tech is helping LTCs provide value-based care via AI and predictive technology, both tech and healthcare leaders say.
4 challenges that senior living leaders must address to thrive in 2024
By
Mark Bryan
Jan 16, 2024
Here are four challenges and their implications that leaders and companies could face that must be addressed if they are to thrive in 2024.
Digital leads just as ‘hot’ as other ones, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 16, 2024
When it comes to senior living leads, digital sources are king, but senior living communities lack the processes and systems in place to handle those leads, as well as the urgency to work them, according...
AI can improve identification of social determinants of health in EHRs
Jan 12, 2024
93.8% of patients with adverse social determinants of health were identified with large language models.
Tech at CES 2024 offers visionary new eyewear for blind, deaf seniors
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 12, 2024
“Hearing glasses” and goggles made for blind individuals are some of the new wearable devices coming out for impaired older adults.