Technology & IT

EHRs may increase physician workload, study says

A new study indicates EHRs increase the administrative workload for physicians.  Read More »

HHS IT committee gets new member

The federal Health Information Technology (IT) Policy Committee welcomes a new member, and the Health IT Standards Committee sees the appointments of three members renewed. Read More »

New frailty test helps assess risk in joint replacements

The development of a simplified frailty test may help seniors facing joint replacement surgery.  Read More »

Weighing in on ‘granny cams’

Surveillance cameras don’t always provide the proof a resident’s family was expecting—sometimes it is worse. Kathleen Mears offers a resident's view on this monitoring technology. Read More »

Support grows for adaptive computers in LTC facilities

A company that designs adaptive computer systems is moving the technology out of the common room and into the residents' rooms.  Read More »

New initiative focuses on emerging technologies

Improving healthcare through emerging technologies is the goal of a new initiative.  Read More »

ONC reiterates: DeSalvo will maintain leadership

Industry concerns and media frenzy over the departures at the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology prompts reassurances from the government about who will head the ONC. Read More »

Telemedicine in nursing homes cuts hospitalizations

Fewer hospitalizations occur among residents in nursing homes that use telemedicine, a study shows.  Read More »

Studies support new wound care for diabetic foot ulcers

Clinical studies support the use of tissue regeneration therapies for diabetic foot ulcers.  Read More »

PointClickCare launches direct messaging tool

PointClickCare integrates direct email messaging into its EHR platform.  Read More »

FDA approves urinary prosthesis for women

A non-surgical device for women with urinary issues gets the OK from the FDA.  Read More »

Leadership upheaval continues at ONC

This week’s departure of the top two executives at the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology are the latest in a series of leadership turnovers at ONC. What will it mean for IT initiatives for quality improvement and transitions of care? Read More »

FDA approves remote mobile device for glucose monitoring

FDA approves remote mobile device for continuous glucose monitoring.  Read More »

Light-activated drug could help manage Type 2 diabetes

The creation of a prototype drug that can be activated by light could help manage Type 2 diabetes.  Read More »

Next-generation EHR for LTC market launches

A fully integrated EHR specifically designed for the LTC industry rebrands itself at the LeadingAge conference.  Read More »

Online game raises awareness of living with dementia

A UK study results in an online game designed to raise awareness of living with dementia.  Read More »

LeadingAge HackFest invites participants to ‘Engage With Age’

The event challenges teams of students and professionals to create a technology-driven tool to improve the lives of older adults and their families. Read More »

Medication management focus of new LeadingAge CAST tools

The Center for Aging Services Technologies has released a new portfolio of free tools designed to help long-term and post-acute care organizations identify and select the appropriate medication management technology solutions that best fit their needs. Read More »

Partnership expands availability of LTC documentation solutions

Partnership expands availability of clinical documentation and forms for the LTC industry.  Read More »

Vital signs app proves effective in reducing deaths

Studies done in the UK prove the effectiveness of a vital signs app in reducing mortality rates.  Read More »

Wearable device helps manage COPD

The prototype of a wearable device could help residents manage COPD.  Read More »

Study shows success of fall risk predictive solution

A bed-exit predictive solution reduces falls risk in a recent study.  Read More »

Caregivers get help from supercomputer

IBM and GenieMD partner to bring supercomputing power to caregivers. Read More »

IT can reduce stress, errors in healthcare organizations

Utilizing existing health IT solutions can reduce stress in healthcare workers and stress-related errors, a study finds.  Read More »

Non-invasive glucose test under development

Using laser technology, researchers are developing a blood glucose test without the ouch.  Read More »

Software automates MCO contracts for SNFs

Skilled nursing facilities can now track managed care contracts with a new software solution.  Read More »

Analytics is top priority in healthcare IT

A recent survey reveals that analytics is now the top priority in healthcare IT.  Read More »

Online course tackles caregiver anger, guilt

An online course helps professional and family caregivers cope with the frustrations and emotions of long-term illnesses.  Read More »

Hospital readmissions reduction focus of expanded technology

A joint initiative of a program at Florida Atlantic University and a technology company aims to reduce hospital readmissions by intergrating tools into an EHR platform. Read More »

Remote monitoring is a cost-effective improvement to care, study says

Age and debilitating illnesses necessitate remote monitoring, researchers say.  Read More »