With patient health information at the heart of any home health care worker’s job, it’s critical for communication to be both fast and secure. Nothing seems easier than texting, but how do you ensure it’s safe and compliant with HIPAA policies? SMS has been a forbidden term in healthcare, so what other options exist? Fortunately, […]
Bayada Home Health Care, one of the top 10 largest home health companies in the United States, recently entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with Chicago-based health care technology firm PreparedHealth. Together, the companies are aiming to keep home health clients out of the hospital and safely aging in their own homes. This goal is […]
The “oldest old” in this country are most likely to turn to technology to keep in touch with family and friends—and that reason for using tech has been linked to a number of benefits for this group of seniors. That’s according to Stanford University research that was supported by Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD), one of […]
Indiana University (IU) is set to lead the charge on a $1 million initiative to establish a system of smart homes aimed at advancing the health and independence of older adults. The success of such a program could have implications for seniors remaining in their homes as they age. IU received $670,000 of a $1 […]
By all accounts, Silicon Valley loved home care in 2016. In fact, prominent, Silicon Valley-based venture capital (VC) firms have invested more than $200 million altogether in home care companies this year, according to Forbes. Home care software provider ClearCare received the most funding overall, having secured $60 million in a round led by Battery Ventures […]
Amazon just about does it all, but one area that it is just dipping its toes into is “Home Assistants,” a new service to help keep customers’ homes clean. The tip off was when a job posting was released in October for “Home Assistants,” according to a report from Engadget. Home assistants would perform tasks […]
The home health industry in 2016 has been riddled with staffing challenges, technology adoption and changes to clinical and operational processes. Some situations agencies have taken in stride, while others they continue to struggle with, according to a survey conducted by consultancy firm Fazzi Associates. The survey, titled “State of the Home Health Industry,” consists […]
In-home care stands to become ever more central to the U.S. health care system in the years ahead, but for providers to reach their full potential, there still are important steps that need to be taken. Specifically, regulatory barriers need to come down, more flexibility needs to be baked into payment models and efforts to […]
Procura Rebrands With New Name Global provider of technology for long-term and post-acute care, Procura Healthcare, has announced its re-brand. Along with the re-brand, the new company name will be Complia Health. In addition to its name change, the company has also adopted a new mission statement: “Enabling the Business of Caring.” The new name […]
The majority of the aging population in America, which is responsible for at least $7.1 trillion in annual economic activity, has the desire to stay in their homes, but many are hesitant to call themselves “old” or even have conversations about aging in place. The myths and stigmas that surround these conversations are why many […]
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