Most nursing homes lack tech capacity to communicate with clinical partners
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2022
Fully 68% of facilities surveyed nationwide were unable to communicate electronically with external partners, including clinics, labs or pharmacies, researchers from the Columbia University School of Nursing...
More physicians are becoming telemedicine experts, professional network reports
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 16, 2019
Telemedicine is booming, and physicians are responding by becoming skilled practitioners, according to a new Doximity report.
Frail seniors good candidates for health technology training and support, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 06, 2020
When they do use the internet, frail seniors are more likely to gain health information and advice, according to investigators. This may explain why some of these elders have adapted to virtual care during...
Relaxed regulations lead to spike in telehealth use, nursing homes report
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 12, 2020
Continued telehealth expansion under Medicare will be good for residents’ well-being, and may help administrators keep pace with other healthcare sectors, according to the Columbia University School...