The Department of Health and Human Services is extending the compliance timelines for the Office of the National Coordinator’s information blocking and interoperability rule finalized in March, due to...
April IT briefs
Apr 01, 2020
Information gathered from routine visits to the doctor is enough to accurately predict a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to new research led by scientists...
March IT update
Mar 04, 2020
A new study led by McGill University researchers shows that artificial intelligence (AI) analysis of blood samples can predict and explain disease progression in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s...
December Technology briefs
Dec 05, 2019
» TeleCalm®, a phone service provider for seniors and caregivers living with dementia, won a $100,000 prize given to startups positioned to grow and provide positive social impact. The company, which...
November IT Update
Nov 01, 2020
The 2020 winners of the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards, sponsored by Stanley Healthcare, have been posted online at www.mcknights.com.
January IT Update
Jan 05, 2020
» The Food and Drug Administration has launched a new app aimed at helping healthcare providers treat tough infectious diseases. CURE ID is an internet-based repository that allows providers to report...
July/August IT Briefs
Jul 07, 2020
Wyld Networks is applying its mobile mesh technology to help protect nursing home residents, staff and visitors and prevent the spread of COVID-19 or other viruses by creating geozones.
May IT Update
May 01, 2020
» Healthcare organizations battling the COVID-19 pandemic have also faced heightened cybersecurity threats from hackers looking to take advantage of the crisis caused by the outbreak. Email security firm...
February IT Update
Feb 02, 2020
The LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions has released an Excel-based turnover cost calculator tool to help providers estimate how much staff turnover is costing their community.