Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a new kind of electronic skin that stretches, bends, and senses touch and pressure with the same sensitivity as human skin.
CCRCs improve productivity through digital transformation
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 10, 2023
A series of digital initiatives significantly improved productivity and reduced costs at United Methodist Communities of New Jersey, which has several continuing care retirement communities. That’s according...
LTC tech guru Alwan hangs a new shingle in ‘aging tech’ space
By
John Hall
Jan 20, 2023
For more than 15 years, Majd Alwan had a front row seat to an information revolution that has taken big strides toward full interoperability in nursing homes.
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.
Time to incentivize health IT used by nursing homes: study
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 11, 2022
When it comes to communicating electronically with external clinical partners, most nursing homes are not yet up to speed, according to a survey by investigators at the Columbia School of Nursing.
Interoperability key in earning post-acute referrals: study
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 09, 2023
Every US hospital and physician entity says it is important for skilled nursing facilities to have a basic level of interoperability, such as electronic health records, to earn their referrals, according...
AI that helps screen for heart disease could be boon for LTC
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 12, 2023
The questionable accuracy of wearables and other digital tools screening for complex conditions such as heart disease has prevented these devices from being particularly helpful to date.