Technology & IT

Partnering companies target diabetes management

A medical device company and a developer of therapeutic solutions team up to target Type 2 diabetes.  Read More »

Social network for senior living communities launched

Partnering companies launch a community-wide social network for seniors. Read More »

Crowdsourcing challenge gathers data on Alzheimer’s

An open science approach will be used to identify biomarkers to improve Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment.  Read More »

New material shows promise for wound treatment

Scientists develop a material that hastens the healing of wounds including pressure ulcers.  Read More »

2014 Buyers Guide reader survey: Technology

Long-Term Living's readers weigh in on how technology is enhancing business processes and improving clinical care. Read More »

Heard at the 2014 LTPAC Health IT Summit

Didn't make it to the LTPAC Health IT Summit in Baltimore? Here are some of the take-home nuggets and quotes heard at this year's conference during our onsite coverage. Read More »

LTPAC technology roadmap 2014-2016: It’s all about getting connected

The Long-Term and Post-Acute Care Health IT Collaborative is putting the final touches on its 2014-2016 Roadmap for technology adoption in the long-term/post-acute industry this week, and it's about a lot more than electronic medical records. Read More »

Palliative care certification goes online

A West Coast university now offers RNs an online course leading to palliative care certification.  Read More »

New website focuses on living with Alzheimer’s

A new website includes personal stories of those living with Alzheimer's.  Read More »

Partnership integrates lab data with LTC-based EHR

A leading provider of LTC-based EHRs partners with a leader in laboratory software solutions.  Read More »

Computerized testing assesses brain health for those with stroke, TBI

A new computerized testing solution promotes brain wellness in those who have experienced a stroke or traumatic brain injury.  Read More »

EHRs beyond the hospital and doctor’s office: One assisted living community’s story

Assisted living communities need health information technology tools more than ever thanks to increasing acuity levels. One provider of senior housing and care has successfully used electronic health record software to save nurses time and improve documentation. Read More »

Resident monitoring system now available for iPhone

Resident monitoring system app for the iPhone is now available to family members.  Read More »

ONC sets interoperability goals

A 10-year plan for healthcare interoperability is outlined in a paper released by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT.  Read More »

PCMH study shows care trumps technology in patient outcomes

First-of-its-kind study shows that the patient-centered medical home model delivers better care whether or not physicians use EHRs.  Read More »

New partnership will help personalize LTC care

Integrating technologies through a new partnership will enhance resident-centered programs.  Read More »

ONC seeks efficiency with realignment

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology is being reorganized in an effort to make it more efficient as infrastructure funding ends. Read More »

Website, mobile app designed for family caregivers

The launch of a new website and mobile app lets family caregivers better manage the needs of their loved ones.  Read More »

Collaboration will strengthen LTC online reference

A national nursing association is tapped to certify all entries for an online reference used by LTC caregivers.  Read More »

Safe and sound

Evolving wander management technology aims to be part of senior living communities' person-centered approach to care, providing a wide range of customizable options and the ability to produce reports to improve service. Read More »

Let them eat print!

The space program introduced a nation to Tang beverage crystals and the microwave. A new technology may change the way that long-term care residents dine. Read More »

AMDA resources to be part of clinical decision support products

AMDA‒The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine’s clinical practice guidelines and Know-It-All series will be incorporated into two clinical decision support products offered by MatrixCare under a new agreement between the two entities. Read More »

Medication management software gets an upgrade

Physicians can now send automatic medication reminders to residents via an upgraded app. Read More »

‘Smart’ bandages under development

Built-in sensors could make bandages responsive to changes in wounds.  Read More »

Partnership creates wireless network for senior living communities

Residents and staff of senior living communities in Connecticut will benefit from a new wireless network created by partnering companies.  Read More »

Forecast is for greater adoption of NPWT

Participants at a summit held on negative pressure wound therapy see a bright future for this technology.  Read More »

Work on diabetes management software continues

FDA sees no problem in continuing development of real-time diabetes management software.  Read More »

No slowdown for home health software and services market

A recent study points to double-digit growth in the home health software and services market by 2018.  Read More »

Highmark, naviHealth bring Pa. seniors enhanced care following hospital stays

Post-hospital care for Medicare Advantage members in Pennsylvania gets personal.  Read More »

PointClickCare debuts technology platform for assisted living

PointClickCare introduced its platform to address the increasing acuity, staffing and risk mitigation needs of assisted living providers at the Assisted Living Federation of America annual conference. Read More »