Technology & IT

Vendor-neutral telehealth gateway launches

A vendor-neutral mobile gateway for remote monitoring is launched. Read More »

One-on-one with…Mark Crandall

Mark Crandall, CIO of Consulate Health Care, Florida's largest senior health provider, tells Long-Term Living how his organization approached the challenges and benefits of implementing information technology. Read More »

Study: Ultrasound triggers cells to ‘eat’ brain plaque

Studies are underway to test the use of ultrasound as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease.  Read More »

GAO: States’ oversight of Medicaid IT lacking

States need to determine effectiveness of Medicaid IT systems, says a Government Accounting Office report. Read More »

AMA, CDC team up on diabetes online toolkit

A new online initiative launched by the American Medical Association and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention aims at curbing diabetes rates. Read More »

Care transitions are team effort for providers, vendors

Long-term care providers and technology vendors need to work together to improve care transitions and care coordination. Read More »

Pfizer invests in game software as Alzheimer’s diagnostic tool

A mobile video game now under development may help diagnose Alzheimer's disease in otherwise healthy seniors.  Read More »

SGR fix ahead

Congress may solve the sustainable growth rate puzzle, but for the long term, it may not matter all that much. Read More »

Walk Before You Run—Part 3: Caring for the Future: Where will EHR and Technology Take Us?

In this final installment of the three-part series, we will look at the future of health information technology and its impact on senior care.It is estimated that one-fifth of the U.S. population will be 65 or older by 2030, and new residents most often present with a higher level of acuity than they did ten years ago, requiring different experts on the care team to manage the needs of one person. In this capacity, technology becomes a critical ingredient for success.Read on to gain an understanding of where to start in the technology implementation process, what questions you should be asking, and just how supportive technology is in the quality and operational objectives of senior care.Click here to read more. Read More »

Online diabetes program gets nod from CDC

An online behavior-change program for Type 2 diabetes receives recognition from the CDC.  Read More »

Philips and AT&T join forces for remote monitoring service

AT&T becomes wireless carrier of choice for Philip's remote monitoring service, designed specifically for seniors. Read More »

Nurses want more connectivity to reduce errors

A recent survey shows nurses want more interconnectivity of devices to reduce medical errors.  Read More »

Social media ratings tied to lower readmission rates

Curious about readmission rates at your hospital partners? You may want to take a look at their Facebook presence. Read More »

ePrescribing software earns controlled substance certification

An ePrescribing software solution is the first in the LTC industry to be certified for controlled substances.  Read More »

Electron scanner can detect early-stage pressure ulcers

A new study validates the use of a novel scanner for the early detection of tissue damage that precedes pressure ulcers.  Read More »

Researchers seek feedback to create stroke apps

By getting feedback from stroke survivors and caregivers, researchers can develop customized, person-centric apps.  Read More »

Apple’s ResearchKit could help seniors monitor chronic conditions

Apple's ResearchKit will provide remote monitoring as a tool for medical research.  Read More »

NCOA revamps Medicare information portal

A new online source of Medicare information for seniors includes personalized tools.  Read More »

Skin test could help detect Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s

A skin test that detects abnormal proteins could be used to detect Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.  Read More »

LHC adds telehealth for care transitions, disease management

A new collaboration will use telehealth services to monitor post-acute patients and their symptoms.  Read More »

Orthopedic implants designed to fight infections

Orthopedic implants that release of silver ions can help combat infections associated with joint replacements.  Read More »

Survey: Seniors want to access their healthcare online

A growing number of tech-savvy seniors want to access healthcare services from home, but most of them don’t think that today’s technology is sufficient enough to do so, according to a new survey from the New York-based research firm Accenture. Read More »

NIH launches big data portal for Alzheimer’s research

The National Institutes of Health is launching a big data portal this week that aims to help Alzheimer's researchers develop new treatments for the disease. Read More »

Vendors speak out on health IT interoperability

The ONC’s latest proposals include health IT interoperability goals that could be tricky to accomplish without serious culture change and deeper understanding of long-term care’s workflow needs, say health IT leaders and EHR vendors. Read More »

ACC expands cardiology clinical guidelines app

New guidelines are included in a clinical app released by the American College of Cardiology.  Read More »

5-star rating analysis tool for LTPAC providers

New analysis tool allows LTPAC providers to evaluate their five-star rating status and find ways to improve.  Read More »

Injectable nanogel could revolutionize meds administration

An injectable gel that can deliver multiple drugs could change the way time-release medications are administered.  Read More »

Can your breath reveal diseases?

A new screening tool scans breath for DNA-based signs of disease.  Read More »

Forum calls for LTPAC adoption of health IT

Information technology adoption is key to quality strategy in long-term and post-acute care, an industry forum concludes.  Read More »

Partnership expands online education for LTC employees

Partnering companies will expand educational offerings available to LTC employees.  Read More »