Technology & IT

‘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 »

Adaptive spoon cancels hand tremors

People with Parkinson’s disease or essential tremors have difficulty getting food from the plate to their mouth. New technology helps to restore dignity in dining. Read More »

Continence care technology closer to U.S. market

TENA's Swedish parent company is confident of getting approval to market its sensor-based continence care technology in the United States.  Read More »

Partnership aims at making home health monitoring easier

Vital signs monitoring products are being integrated into a remote care management solution.  Read More »

Nurses question safety of new technologies

A nurses group's campaign takes aim at potential safety threats due to investments in newer technologies.  Read More »

MatrixCare joins data exchange collaborative

A leading long-term care electronic health record company brings its LTC-focused documentation expertise to a national health data exchange forum. Read More »

TMC revamps clinical therapy program’s training, treatments

A therapy management company reinvigorates its clinical program to assist therapists with training and treatments.  Read More »

Website expands shopping for senior living options

A new website provides seniors, their families and healthcare professionals tools to find the right senior living community or care option.  Read More »

Negative pressure wound therapy market continues to grow

A new market report estimates negative pressure wound therapy market will hit $4.2 billion by 2019.  Read More »

Groundbreaking rehab system wins FDA approval

A novel physical rehabilitation system that uses game-like exercises wins FDA approval.  Read More »

App focuses on caring for wounds and ostomy sites

Expanded wound care app includes information on pressure ulcers, fecal ostomies and more.  Read More »

Researchers tie stroke deaths to geography

A new study uses geospatial data to track stroke deaths in the U.S. Are you in one of the "hot spots"? Read More »

Physicians and EHRs: What do they read?

A healthcare IT study finds physicians can be very selective as to what they read and what they ignore in an electronic health record.  Read More »

Senior organization offers comprehensive technology help

Designed to bridge the technology gap, a major senior organization is launching a unique education program.  Read More »

Bringing personalized medicine to seniors through genetics

Collaborating companies will use genetic data to bring personalized medicine to seniors.  Read More »

Ability to access online medical records trumps privacy concerns

A new survey reveals those with chronic conditions want to access online records despite privacy risks.  Read More »

Direct messaging solution now HIPAA compliant

Physicians can now exchange messages and clinical documents in a secure, HIPAA-compliant environment.  Read More »

HIPAA settlement involves physical therapy center

A physical therapy center and another healthcare organization have paid the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights almost $2 million collectively to resolve potential HIPAA violations. Read More »

BlackBerry sets its sights on healthcare

The BlackBerry mobile device company enters the healthcare market by partnering with an IT provider. Read More »

Study questions readability of colorectal cancer websites

A new study raises questions as to the information available on colorectal cancer screening websites.  Read More »

Health insurer launches diabetes monitoring program

A major health insurer launches a remote monitoring program focusing on Type 2 diabetes management.  Read More »

Smart phone app aids heart attack recovery

A study shows that using a smartphone app as part of rehabilitation after a heart attack can reduce hospital readmissions.  Read More »

Michigan long-term care HIPAA breach affects 2,595

A laptop and flash drive containing the personal information of more than 2,500 people were stolen from an employee of Michigan's Long Term Care Ombudsman’s Office, according to a data breach notice. Read More »

Care coordination meets sensor technology

More partnering activity for Caremerge combines sensor-based monitoring technology and care coordination.  Read More »