Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 7, 2022

A press statement noted that each telemedicine centre will be manned by a trained nursing and midwifery staff, along with a coordinator and a GP. Taikang Healthcare has been providing elderly care, rehabilitation care, and medical and health services in China for over a decade.

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Digital Health News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Kepler Vision Technologies has added a new AI Lying Position Detection feature to its Night Nurse system to help prevent patients developing bed sores.

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Bill of Health

MARCH 16, 2022

The future of work and of aging will be shaped by struggles over care from both giving and receiving ends, perhaps against those profiting in between. spread between nursing homes. These facilities, like most nursing homes, are for-profit businesses that pad their margins by cutting labor costs.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Access to doctors and nurses through Urgent Care on the phone. ” The article quotes industry analyst Seth Basham of Wedbush who noted, “With more people staying at home, Best Buy Health’s tech-based elderly-care offerings likely have seen a boost from the pandemic.” A reading magnifier with an LED flashlight.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

A provider present with the patient at one location – a nursing home, community clinic, etc. User-driven rules determine which data is displayed, and a layer of artificial intelligence alerts the care team of any rapid changes or outlier results based on patient, condition and care plan.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 22, 2024

As a trusted partner in the healthcare community, my team and I are always working to help our clients provide the best care to the “Silver Tsunami” — the rapidly growing elderly population that requires care. The idea of leaving their homes for institutional care often feels jarring.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Meeting this surge in demand with our current systems would be challenging even under ideal circumstances—but post-COVID attrition of nurses, physicians, and other skilled caregivers makes it clear that there is no hiring solution to fix the issue. A radical transformation in how care is delivered is necessary.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Key takeaways include: 41% of survey participants believe bond yields have peaked; participants expect to see defaults in the senior living and skilled nursing sectors; and liquidity is the single most important factor that investors focus on when looking at opportunities, followed by the management team and covenant package.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Key takeaways include: 41% of survey participants believe bond yields have peaked; participants expect to see defaults in the senior living and skilled nursing sectors; and liquidity is the single most important factor that investors focus on when looking at opportunities, followed by the management team and covenant package.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 7, 2023

The goal of age tech is to enable seniors to maintain their independence for as long as possible, whether at home or within skilled nursing facilities or other long-term care centers, while also helping healthcare organizations achieve better patient outcomes. Remote monitoring is another age-tech solution transforming senior care.

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AIHC

JUNE 14, 2024

This can be threat of harming a pet or loved one or threaten nursing home placement, etc. Extortion Extortion happens when someone threatens harm to scare the individual into giving them money or items.

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C&M Health Law

MAY 11, 2022

Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released data —for the first time—reporting on mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, and changes of ownership of Medicare enrolled hospitals and nursing homes over the past six years.

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The Health Law Firm

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On November 2, 2017, a former elder care facility executive was awarded a $1.5 Irene Riggs claims she was fired for complaining about the "sexually charged" environment created by a supervisor's inappropriate conduct with a nurse. Indest III, J.D.,

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

health care spending hits $4.5 health care spending hits $4.5 governor pushes new Medicaid expansion proposal with work requirement Missouri state senator wants voters to have say in KU Health System, Liberty Hospital merger Kansas ACLU request to halt excessive wait times at Larned turned down by judge ‘Who cares about us?

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

American Hospital Association Throws Weight Behind Nursing Home TNA Legislation. Decades of neglect in nursing homes spur Biden plan for staff mandates. 21,000 Kaiser nurses to strike. Nurse practitioner requirements changing in California. States Weigh Laws for Nurse Practitioner Full Practice Authority.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Paul Weiden on 20 years of cancer care in Southeast Alaska ARIZONA A safety-net hospital CFO gets real about AI, cybersecurity spend Banner Health, Cleveland Clinic invest millions in analytics startup: 7 notes HonorHealth back in the black with 2.3%

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Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

AHA Urges DOJ to Protect Health Care Workers??from Ex-Vanderbilt nurse’s trial could set dangerous precedent, ANA warns. Hospital, long-term care groups again petition Becerra to extend COVID-19 public health emergency. Nursing Home Operating Expenses Could Balloon by $500K With Staffing Minimums in Place.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 15, 2023

s Vanda Pharmaceuticals pays $100M for commercial rights to Johnson & Johnson company’s drug Hundreds of DC’s Medicaid nursing home patients sent to Maryland Medical facility in DC’s Ward 8 gets $22.5M NATIONAL AHA pushes back on HHS proposal to penalize hospitals for cyberattacks AHA urges Congress to oppose H.R.

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Hall Render

JULY 1, 2022

90% of Skilled Nursing Pros Say Reimbursement Will Suffer Due to Labor Issues. Moxi the robot joins Elmhurst Hospital staff to help nurses, nurse assistants. Illinois nurse resigns after controversial tweet. for health care research. More than 200 Mayo Clinic nurses want to vote on leaving union.

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Hall Render

JUNE 23, 2023

News Tackling Georgias Doctor Shortage with Osteopathic Medicine Survey: Georgia one of the worst states for health care, but highest paying state for nurses NGHS names regional hospital director, adds surgeon in Habersham Atrium Health scores $1.2M What about telehealth?

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Here’s how to find quality care CEOs turn attention from recovery to growth ARKANSAS Statistics show many northern Arkansas locations considered maternity care deserts How broadband expansion is bolstering rural healthcare Arkansas leaders work to close gap between medical school graduates and in-state residencies Program in south Arkansas provides (..)

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Hall Render

MAY 24, 2024

Chicago children’s hospital completes cyberattack recovery CommonSpirit posts $365M quarterly loss, -3.9% Chicago children’s hospital completes cyberattack recovery CommonSpirit posts $365M quarterly loss, -3.9% Chicago children’s hospital completes cyberattack recovery CommonSpirit posts $365M quarterly loss, -3.9%

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Hall Render

JANUARY 14, 2022

Supreme Court blocks Biden Covid vaccine mandate for businesses, allows health-care worker rule. 5 states facing the worst nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks. Nursing homes nationwide nearing COVID-19 infection records. hospitals are hiring more foreign nurses. Nursing homes need more COVID boosters, says AARP.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 11, 2024

California’s ban on toxic IV bags marks a shift for health care plastics California Enacts Health AI Bill and Protections for Neural Data California finalizes earthquake requirements for hospitals: 5 things to know California hospital taps chief physician enterprise officer California officials announce settlements with L.A.

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Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2024

NATIONAL 34.5% NATIONAL 34.5% of Health Services announces first-ever chief heat officer Valley exec on track to raise $2B for pediatric health system Gov.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

judgment against nursing home chain over woman’s death Arkansas BCBS names VP of group market U of Arkansas to offer dual DNP-MBA program Unity Health welcomes Jacksonville community to new hospital Baptist Health Opens Behavioral Services Clinic in North Little Rock Arkansas Children’s Hospital gets $2.5

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Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

NATIONAL 14 rural senators push CMS to extend low-wage hospitals’ payment bump in FY2024 American Hospital Association voices support for telehealth expansion bill Behavioral health market to hit $262B by 2029 Biden administration moves to establish ‘guardrails’ for telehealth prescriptions CMS Officials Confirm End of PHE Nursing (..)

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Proposed bill would bring more analysis to impact of health care consolidation ALABAMA Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham names chief nursing officer Local dermatology practice opens location in Greystone Primary care option for seniors joining Five Points West Rural Alabama gets $1.4M federal research grant.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 26, 2022

Amazon to shutter virtual health care service Amazon Care. CMS bulletin presses states on Medicaid nursing home spending. CMS informational bulletin urges steps for improving health outcomes in nursing homes. Tie nursing home Medicaid payments to care quality, CMS tells states. Compliance with Oct.

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Hall Render

JULY 14, 2023

NATIONAL 3 Stark law updates changing the healthcare landscape Agency nurse prices move higher for skilled nursing as staffing minimum nears AHA Responds to Request for Information on Drug Shortages AHA responds to GOP inquiry on drug shortages, shares impact on hospitals and patient care Biden launches new initiatives to reduce health care costs Cash (..)

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Hall Render

AUGUST 16, 2024

Medicaid fraud scheme Union leaders say payroll problems persist for home care workers CT universities embrace holistic care as a way to teach the new generation of health care workers Thousands of CT residents to lose HUSKY coverage, health group says. Therapist pleads guilty to $1.6M Therapist pleads guilty to $1.6M

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Hall Render

AUGUST 16, 2024

Medicaid fraud scheme Union leaders say payroll problems persist for home care workers CT universities embrace holistic care as a way to teach the new generation of health care workers Thousands of CT residents to lose HUSKY coverage, health group says. Therapist pleads guilty to $1.6M Therapist pleads guilty to $1.6M

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Hall Render

MAY 12, 2023

NATIONAL 4 Healthcare Design And Construction Trends To Watch AHA urges court to preserve ACA preventive services requirement pending appeal AI may pose ‘existential threat,’ physicians warn in BMJ Biden’s nursing home staff mandates expected soon CareFirst, Noom program aims to ‘retrain’ the brain of members with obesity, (..)

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Hall Render

MARCH 29, 2024

after cyberattack CHI St. after cyberattack CHI St. migrants are a housing challenge. migrants are a housing challenge.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 20, 2023

for obesity rate, is getting heavier Medical Properties Trust Sponsors Children’s of Alabama Primary care group makes major local acquisition, doubling footprint in state ALASKA Juneau’s hospital is losing more than $1M a month Alaska’s flu season appears to have peaked. To Pay $1.5M

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Hall Render

APRIL 21, 2023

NATIONAL 6 health systems using GPT and AI tools 100,000 nurses left industry during the pandemic, report finds AHA backs bill to delay Medicaid DSH cuts by 2 years AHA launches info hub for healthcare quality leaders AHA opposes MedPAC recommendations to Congress on site-neutral, Part B drug, wage index policies AHA ramps up 340B protection efforts (..)

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Bill of Health

DECEMBER 7, 2024

However, Trumps proposed health care reforms, particularly Medicaid block grants and capped funding , would cut federal funding and remove critical protections, leading to reduced coverage, limited benefits, or tightened eligibility requirements. Drawing inspiration from Japan and Germanys long-term care insurance programs, the U.S.

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