CMS expanding the reach of young telemedicine program
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is increasingly looking to telemedicine as a way to improve care while reducing fiscal outlays.
Telehealth not perfect but was ‘instrumental’ to skilled care
By
Amy Novotney
May 01, 2022
Telehealth was critical to ensuring care continuity in skilled nursing facilities during the height of the pandemic, according to a survey of geriatricians by post-acute care provider Genesis HealthCare....
Robotic pets helping to curb loneliness amid pandemic
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 01, 2020
Several states have been using robotic pets to help older adults combat the effects of social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Robotic neck brace boosts ALS patients’ functionality
By
Amy Novotney
Oct 17, 2019
Columbia University researchers have designed a novel robotic brace that supports the neck during its natural motion and dramatically assists ALS patients in holding their heads up and actively supporting...
Newly unveiled artificial leg uses mind control to function
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2013
Nursing home residents with an amputated leg might soon gain new walking independence, thanks to a motorcycle accident victim and researchers at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.
‘Magic carpet’ may curb falls among senior living residents
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2012
University of Manchester Researchers recently demonstrated a technology-enhanced “magic carpet” that may detect or prevent falls among nursing home residents.
Mobile app effectively screens LTC residents for skin cancer
By
Amy Novotney
Oct 07, 2022
A virtual screening tool is helping detect skin cancer among nursing home residents, according to a pilot study conducted by researchers at Stanford University.
Study interviews with clinicians found telehealth reduced stress and increased access to care.
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 01, 2021
The use of telehealth to reach patients not only reduced stress for nursing home residents, but also increased their ability to access convenient care, according to a study led by researchers at the University...
Telemanagement helps trim readmissions from facilities
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Nov 06, 2017
Heart failure patients whose conditions are monitored using a telemanagement system may be less likely to be readmitted to the hospital from a post-acute care facility, according to the results of a recent...
States to get $3 billion for Medicaid system upgrades
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 04, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a rule in December to permanently retain funding that helps states upgrade the technology they need to allow their residents to enroll in Medicaid.