Technology & IT

New connectivity platform integrates data from wearables, sensors

A single connectivity platform gathers data from implants and wearable sensors.  Read More »

Temporary ‘tattoo’ measures glucose levels

Researchers turn a wearable glucose monitor into a temporary tattoo.  Read More »

Software tracks facility progress in CMS’ 5-star ratings

Using business intelligence and data analytics can help track an organization's progress or gaps in the CMS star ratings program.  Read More »

End-of-life care app captures final wishes

A new app can store advance directives using an iPhone. Read More »

Reusable sensor pads help manage falls

Fall management programs have a new tool in their arsenals as one company introduces reusable antimicrobial sensor pads.  Read More »

MRI detects Alzheimer’s disease early

New useas of MRI technology can detect Alzheimer's disease before symptoms occur.  Read More »

Caremerge expands care coordination platform

A new round of financing will help Caremerge expand its care coordination platform.  Read More »

The widening world of wearables

A robust information technology architecture is needed to handle the new data influx from wearable devices while maintaining quality, says one expert. Read More »

Paper still rules for end-of-life documents

Paper storage of living wills and advance directives remains popular, but use of digital storage will grow as technology becomes more familiar, authors of a new report predict. Read More »

Managing wounds via EHR has numerous benefits for one SNF

Implementing an electronic health record system and integrating an automated wound management solution into it has resulted in numerous benefits for one nursing and rehabilitation center. Read More »

EHRs: Progress or pileup?

The long-term care industry’s adoption of electronic health records systems has made great strides in the past year. What needs to happen next? Read More »

Welch Allyn expands into telehealth

Diagnostic equipment Welch Allyn gets a foothold in telehealth through the acquisition of a patient monitoring software company. Read More »

Recommendations for better EHR use

The American College of Physicians offers recommendations for more effective use of electronic health records.  Read More »

Brain training game can detect mild cognitive impairment

A virtual reality training game may help detect mild impairment in cognitive skills. Read More »

Clinical Data Collection: The Top Steps for MDS Accuracy, and Greater Reimbursements – Part Two in a Series

The staff-resident relationship is essential to quality care. Consistency of care, and the relationship fostered between the staff and residents over time, directly impacts the perceived quality of care for LTC providers. In this article, Jayne Warwick examines the unquestionable bond between staff satisfaction and patient satisfaction, and how to positively impact both of these elements to avoid unnecessary financial pitfalls.Click here to read more. Read More »

Skin patch could heal diabetic ulcers

A drug-delivering skin patch could heal and prevent diabetic ulcers.  Read More »

Few discharged patients get quality data on home health agencies

People who have had joint surgery or other hospital prodedures rarely see the state or federal quality reports about home health agencies when deciding which agency to hire. Read More »

Do tech companies patronize older adults?

A new survey shows that seniors have plenty to say about how they feel they're being treated by technology companies.  Read More »

Self-reporting dementia symptoms helps clinicians measure progression

A self-reported version of a well known dementia assessment tool is effective in helping clinicians measure the progression of the disease.  Read More »

Medication dispensing system gets smaller

A tabletop medication dispensing cabinet brings medication management technology to caregivers' fingertips without taking up the entire counter.  Read More »

Clinical Data Collection: The Top Steps for MDS Accuracy, and Greater Reimbursements

It's simple, really.  No residents, no income.  Jayne Warwick addresses how inaccurate treatment records have become a growing problem for healthcare facilities. Inaccurate documentation of care is often where providers leave money on the table.  Avoid financial pitfalls by switching to electronic charting for a more complete record of care provided. Click here to read more. Read More »

NQF endorses rehospitalization measuring tool

The National Quality Forum supports the use of a popular rehospitalization measuring tool.  Read More »

SNF adopts pressure ulcer monitoring system

The developer of a pressure ulcer monitoring system gets its first skilled nusring client. Read More »

Can voice analysis detect Parkinson’s disease?

New voice analysis software can detect changes in speech that are characteristic of motor neuron diseases such as Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease.  Read More »

NIH funds robotic mobility research

Seniors with mobility challenges could benefit from robotic research funded by the National Institutes of Health.  Read More »

E-stethoscope captures sounds, integrates with EHRs

An electronic stethoscope that links to EHRs and captures heartbeats as audio files is in the works.  Read More »

New mattress uses thermo-neutral memory foam

A skin-sensing mattress is now available to healthcare organizations. Read More »

Hearing aids help restore balance

The use of hearing aids by older adults can help restore balance and prevent falls, says this study.  Read More »

Envisioning a health data system that learns from itself

A new report calls for the integration of all health data as a way to create a learning health system.  Read More »

CMS policies, new technologies will change home health: Survey

Home health will see a greater use of data-gathering technology in 2015 but also will face changing regulations, according to a new survey. Read More »