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Aging and Health Technology Watch 2020 Research – A Recap

Aging in Place Technology Watch

With the beginning of HIPAA-compliance, diagnostic capabilities based on voice, and increased personalization capability, Voice First technology promises to provide greater assistance to health professionals and a better experience for consumers at home. The Future of Remote Care Technology and Older Adults 2020.

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The COVID-19 crisis has 'forced people into virtual mediums,' says Summus CEO

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A frequently discussed consequence of the COVID-19 crisis is the uptick in reliance on telehealth, with both patients and clinicians pivoting quickly to virtual care in order to minimize in-person contact. He also pointed to the easing of HIPAA restrictions by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights.

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Five examples of use of AI in the care of older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Essence SmartCall Service for virtual call follow-up. " Essence SmartCare , a leader in IoT-based remote care solutions, today announced the launch of its latest SmartCall service offering, an automatic, intuitive virtual call system to optimize follow-up care for seniors receiving home-based care. Learn more at Cordio.

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Why You Need to Switch to HIPAA Compliant Telehealth, NOW

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That is why it is essential to adopt a HIPAA compliant telehealth program when offering virtual care services. Keeping PHI secure is the main goal of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA protects patients by limiting who can access PHI, when they can access it, and how they use it.

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Maximizing Patient Outcomes with Remote Care Management

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The integration of remote care management (RCM) into healthcare delivery is becoming increasingly vital, particularly for patients with chronic conditions or ongoing health issues. RCM utilizes technology to provide healthcare services remotely, outside of traditional in-person visits.

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Five technologies for older adults November 2020

Aging in Place Technology Watch

In November, a long report (the third of 2020 ) called The Future of Remote Care Technology and Older Adults was published, the result of 30 interviews with executives from organizations large and very small. Learn more at HomeThrive.

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TriHealth switches to Zoom for pandemic, sees 3,650% increase in telehealth use

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Technology that is difficult to use can create a critical barrier to adoption and, in the case of remote care, simply would not work, the health system felt. "During the peak of the pandemic, primary care telehealth visits accounted for more than 50% of our volume." " Nick Kostoff, TriHealth.