Benchmark Senior Living has an innovative solution to the challenge of turnover. It has begun using predictive analytics to hire employees who seem to have the right skills and be a good cultural fit for the organization. A data-analytics product by Arena, based in Baltimore, MD, is the secret to its success.
In this month’s FutureCAST interviews, two experts discuss how they are planning for the digital future in their organizations. IBM’s Susheel Ladwa, co-chair of the America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) IT Advisory Group, gets the scoop from these executives:
- Alan Bugos, CAST Commissioner and Head of Technology and Innovation for Home Monitoring at LeadingAge CAST Supporter Philips and
Because social isolation among older adults can produce health effects equal to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, LeadingAge CAST and its members are working to integrate social engagement and connectedness technologies that bring together older adults.
Alan, thanks for taking time to talk to us today. How about we start by you sharing with us a little bit of about yourself, your career, what got you here?
Bill, thanks for taking time to talk to us today. How about we start by you sharing with us a little bit of about yourself, your career so far, and your journey to be the CIO?
MatrixCare Awarded 2018 Best in KLAS for Long-Term Care Software
Congratulations to MatrixCare, which has been awarded the Best in KLAS Award for Long-Term Care Software for the second year in a row. CareCommunity by MatrixCare is a LeadingAge Gold Partner with CAST Focus.
CMS Proposes Medicare Advantage Plans Cover Non-Skilled In-Home Supports
A recent article in DistilNFO—"Are Blockchain and AI the keys to unlocking Interoperability in Healthcare?"—explains how electronic health records (EHRs) help health care and hinder doctors' ability to spend time with patients.
A new contract will help the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provide telehealth care for veterans.
The VA has supported telehealth for years. Early last year, it selected four companies to provide vital signs telehealth monitoring to veterans in their homes, awarding contracts that could exceed $1 billion, according to a recent article in Home Health Care News.
In a recent CAST case study, Broadmead, a LeadingAge Provider Member life plan community, wanted to protect its residents’ electronic protected health information (ePHI) and comply with the HIPAA Security Rule.
First, this community in Cockeysville, MD, asked critical questions. Where do we start without in-house expertise? How do we leverage technology to aid in the effort? How can we afford the high cost associated with compliance?
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