Technology & IT

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 »

OIG slams HHS Office of Civil Rights on HIPAA security oversight

The Health and Human Services' Office of Civil Rights gets a stern dressing down from the OIG for failure to provide proper oversight on HIPAA security issues. Read More »

Diagnosics company acquires new portfolio in remote testing

One company's acquisition of a point-of-care diagnostic device company helps fuel growing market sector for remote testing and health monitoring.  Read More »

Remote monitoring pilot study gets under way

A health insurer and a technology services provider team up to study the impact of telehealth on independent seniors.  Read More »

Online videos offer tips for seniors

A senior living chain has developed a weekly animated video series that provides tips and information for seniors.  Read More »

Federal BRAIN project seeks new tools, technologies

The National Institutes of Health offers funding opportunities for developing new tools and technologies that can help study the brain and improve the understanding of neurologic illnesses.  Read More »

Enforcement of audit trails missing from EHR guidelines

Federal regulations have not yet required healthcare providers to turn on audit trail systems on electronic health records.  Read More »

Most popular social media sites for older adults revealed by research

Looking to reach older adults via social media? A new report details which sites are most popular among Internet users. Read More »

HIMSS Foundation and National eHealth Collaborative merge

Two national health information technology organizations put their strengths together through a merger. Read More »

Mobile networks for reducing hospital readmissions

A joint effort in California aims at reducing hospital readmissions for Medicare patients by using a mobile network.  Read More »

ONC names Karen DeSalvo, MD, new national coordinator for HIT

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has named Karen DeSalvo, MD, as its next leader. Read More »

Mini pacemaker installed with catheter

A U.S. company has invented a miniaturized pacemaker that doesn't require invasive surgery to implant.  Read More »

Researchers launch national study of healthcare IT in nursing homes

A nationwide study of IT use in nursing homes will look at effects on resident care and consider possible benchmarks for the technology's applications in long-term care.  Read More »

New bed rest monitoring feature to hit the market

New device capabilities promise to measure patient's level of rest and motion before exiting bed.  Read More »

Hospice care gets big help from big data

Predictive modeling software helps hospice service providers identify care candidates. Read More »

Alzheimer’s disease drugs lag behind other drug development

New drug treatments for Alzheimer's disease may still be years away, notes one analysis firm. Read More »

Senior market drawing more tech startups

A new report shows that investments in startup companies focused on the senior healthcare market continue to rise  Read More »

Information sharing, integration needed in LTC: survey

A survey of the 100 largest not-for-profit providers of senior care identifies strengths and weaknesses in the industry's use of technology. Read More »

Hearing enhancement technology goes stylish

A baseball cap fitted with a device that uses bone conduction technology offers new options for the hearing impaired.  Read More »

Using computers to reduce falls

Predictive modeling software could help reduce falls in seniors. Read More »

Is HIPAA impeding use of data in healthcare?

A report released last week says privacy and security rules may hinder use of "big data" in furthering healthcare advances.  Read More »

Hearst expands hospice technology offerings

Hearst Corp.'s acquisition of a home care and hospice software company expands its footprint in home-based health services.  Read More »

Secure text messaging for the EHR

Two leading tech companies in the LTC field join forces to provide secure text messaging as part of an electronic health record.  Read More »

Technology scores resident satisfaction with physician care

A healthcare tech company is expanding its portfolio of resident satisfaction survey platform, giving more physicians fast feedback on how residents rate their care. Read More »

Medicare expands coverage for telehealth

The finalized Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2014 includes expanded coverage for telehealth services.  Read More »

Using big data to improve patient care

A major healthcare system has turned its data warehouse into a gold mine of information for assessing risks and predicting outcomes.  Read More »

Making aging easier

A start-up program brings technology entrepreneurs together for the benefit of aging adults.  Read More »

Long-Term Living gets social

Join the conversation on Long-Term Living’s social media networks. Read More »

Pressure ulcer prevention program uses new patient monitor

Wireless patient monitoring technology serves as the centerpiece for a pressure ulcer prevention program.  Read More »

Hearing without the background noise

Researchers have developed a computer algorithm to filter out background noise for the hearing impaired.  Read More »