Technology & IT

Tech partnership focuses on daily senior care and safety

A partnership that blends care coordination and sensor software will focus on daily senior care and safety.   Read More »

Pharmacies join effort to share prescription data

Five pharmacy chains agree to expand technologies to give consumers more access to health information.  Read More »

Survey reveals physician dissatisfaction with EHRs

The majority of physicians are dissatisfied with their EHRs, a new survey finds.  Read More »

Survey shows how coupled seniors use technology

A new survey is providing insights into seniors’ use of the Internet, social media and cell phones and how these technologies affect their marriages or committed relationships. Read More »

Remote care of stroke patients saves money

A recent study shows the cost-effectiveness of telehealth when treating and managing people who have had strokes.  Read More »

Diabetes mobile app developer attracts strategic funding

A company that has developed a mobile prescription app for Type 2 diabetes secures $20 million in strategic funding.  Read More »

Text messages improve diabetes care

A study shows that a text-messaging program for diabetics can result in better care and lower costs.  Read More »

ACOs report IT challenges

A new survey reveals ACOs are challenged by data-exchange issues, including a lack of suitable software.  Read More »

Researchers develop heart failure risk assessment tool

Researchers at UCLA develop a risk calculator for heart failure.  Read More »

Portable DVT compression device now available

A new battery-operated compression device to prevent deep vein thrombosis hits the market.  Read More »

HHS rule grants direct access to residents’ lab results

A new federal rule will allow senior care residents and their family designees direct access to lab test results, encouraging consumer care involvement. Read More »

CDC wants high-tech diagnostics for influenza

The CDC is looking at wireless technology to speed up flu diagnoses and transmittal of results.  Read More »

First LTPAC clinical care exchange set to launch

The merger of two tech companies will create the nation's first LTPAC clinical care exchange.  Read More »

Long-Term Living’s LinkedIn group celebrates 1,600 members

The Seahawks weren't the only team celebrating a win on Super Bowl Sunday. Read More »

New mobile app monitors sleep based on heart rate

Built around a heart rate monitor, a new mobile app tracks sleep patterns. Read More »

CCHIT suspends EHR certification

CCHIT suspends its role in ONC EHR testing and certification services to focus on industry interoperability. Read More »

ONC increases person-centered care vision

The ONC steps up efforts to increase patient engagement fthrough healthcare IT.  Read More »

Telehealth project tackles diabetes in Mississippi Delta

Mississippi unveils a telehealth program to provide diabetic services in an underserved area of the state.  Read More »

Computerized shoe could prevent falls

Researchers are testing high-tech footwear that can sense when the wearer is losing his or her balance. Read More »

Big pharma discovers social media

Pharmaceutical companies are ramping up their social media use--Are your residents hearing about medications on Facebook?  Read More »

Making health IT more secure

New tools available online are designed to safeguard electronic health information.  Read More »

Are ACOs medication ready?

ACOs may not be adopting newer technologies to deal with electronic medication safety, one study says.  Read More »

Tremendous growth expected in telehealth market

A new report predicts the global telehealth market will grow tenfold in the next four years.  Read More »

Online risk calculator for colorectal cancer unveiled

Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic recently announced the development and launch of an online risk calculator for colorectal cancer that... Read More »

Pill-taking reminder app incorporates drug information

A mobile app reminds people when to take their pills also provides medical information.  Read More »

Monitoring hand washing with RFID

A global tech company launches the first-of-its-kind RFID monitoring system for hand hygiene compliance.  Read More »

Study to explore care coordination automation

A new study will explore technologies that can automate clinical care outside the acute care settings--and keep more residents out of the emergency room.  Read More »

Care coordination software gets nod from assisted living organization

Software that coordinates care and accounting under new managed care guidelines gets a buy-in from Illinois' largest assisted living provider.  Read More »

Researchers develop hand-held retinal scanner

A new optical scanner can detect early onset of age-related eye diseases. Read More »

Leveraging LTC data

Data, data, everywhere... How can LTC providers leverage resident monitoring data and facility information to make better patient care and business decisions? Read More »