New research finds that long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) providers believe technology will help them achieve value-based care, but most are not prepared to use that technology.
Yet another cybersecurity attack affecting senior living organizations—and putting patients' lives at risk—highlights just how critical it is to have strong security. This time, a ransomware attack by a Russian group struck Virtual Care Provider Inc. (VCPI), which provides IT support for 110 nursing homes and acute-care facilities in 45 states, KrebsOnSecurity reported.
Technology pilots often bring deep rewards with minimal risk. Yet it’s best to consider any pilot carefully before you commit to it—and structure it to avoid common pitfalls. “Tech pilots: End strong,” a recent article in McKnight's Long-Term Care News, shares top tips for a successful pilot, with advice from experts at LeadingAge CAST and its members.
PointClickCare Joins Carequality to Boost Interoperability
Six United States Senators have introduced a bipartisan bill that would that would expand telehealth services through Medicare. The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2019 would also improve health outcomes, make it easier for patients to connect with their doctors, and help cut costs for patients and providers.
Senior living facilities looking to improve their residents’ safety and security can turn to fresh advice from CAST and its members, who were quoted in “Making secure choices: What administrators should know about security systems,” a recent McKnight's Long-Term Care News article. Consider these recommendations.
A session at the recent LeadingAge Annual Meeting & EXPO shared the benefits of smart speakers—and how to implement them securely. HealthTech article "LeadingAge 2019: Weighing the Pros and Cons of Smart Speakers in Senior Living" shared findings from the meeting, held Oct. 27-30, 2019, in San Diego, CA.
Key themes from the LeadingAge Annual Meeting & EXPO, held Oct. 27-30, 2019, in San Diego, CA, can help providers choose their next tech steps.
“Over the past couple years, we’ve seen an explosion of technology: simplified user interfaces, stimulating and appealing content, and tools designed to increase social connections, entertain, and help older adults engage with staff and caregivers,” Majd Alwan, Ph.D., CAST executive director and LeadingAge senior vice president for technology, said at the meeting.
LeadingAge CAST has released the Health Information Exchange (HIE) Technology Selection Tool, the newest CAST tool in a series of eight.
Which technologies are most widely adopted among the nation’s 200 largest, most complex not-for-profit senior living organizations? This year, safety monitoring and electronic documentation technologies fill that role, according to the 16th Annual LeadingAge Ziegler 200 (LZ 200) report.
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