Interactive smartphone app can help with overactive bladder, study finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 05, 2024
Study participants who used a “digital conversational agent” that focuses on overactive bladder issues were able to reduce their symptoms.
About 10 percent of Medicare home health providers do not use EHRs, study finds
By
Adam Healy
Jan 05, 2024
Home health agencies that don’t have EHR systems are at a disadvantage, but many still lack this technology, according to a recent study.
Data breach could affect 21,000, cost senior living operator $1M
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 05, 2024
A data breach reportedly exposing the personal information of 21,000 employees and residents could cost a senior living operator $1 million in a proposed settlement approved by a federal judge.
Business briefs, Jan. 5
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 05, 2024
Data breach settlement could affect 21K, cost operator $1M … Accelerated pace of change in long-term care will continue … Census Bureau to add 47,000 Illinoisans in long-term care in future population...
Healthcare leaders praise AI innovation but push for more transparency
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 04, 2024
Many healthcare leaders would prefer a cautious approach to setting rules for AI, but they also want transparency about AI-generated content.
New line of sleep health tech promises CES 2024 won’t be snooze fest
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 04, 2024
Several dozen companies are showcasing sleep tech items, including “smart” pillows and mattresses, at an upcoming conference in Las Vegas.
Digital tool for helping caregivers of dementia patients gets $3.5 million grant
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 04, 2024
University researchers are testing a new digital tool that has been designed to help caregivers of people living with dementia.
Accelerated pace of change will continue for senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 04, 2024
The senior housing and care industry has experienced an accelerated pace of change over the past decade — particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic — in areas including technology adoption, workforce...
4 strategies to help ensure that virtual care is an option for senior living residents
By
Ellen Su
Jan 04, 2024
Virtual care is here to stay, so it is time we start working harder to make those solutions an option for everyone.
Fewer meetings, AI use could boost workplace productivity: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 04, 2024
Using artificial intelligence and cutting back on meetings are two ways to help improve workplace productivity, according to the company behind recent research.
