With the role of technology in health care ever expanding, new direct-to-consumer models that bring services to patients at home are piquing the interest of corporate venture capital (CVC) partners and other investors. But the question remains as to whether the influence of technology in care models and what some are calling the sudden “Uber-ization” of home […]
Executives in the health care industry, including the home health and hospice sectors, have good feelings about 2016—especially when it comes to technology. In fact, 88% of health care executives believe that technology is helping them provide higher quality care, according to the 2016 Middle Market Healthcare Outlook from CIT Group Inc. (NYSE:CIT), a New Jersey-based provider of commercial lending […]
Telehealth applications are rising across the U.S., but policies around them are varied at best. Despite the different state-by-state approaches to telehealth reimbursement through Medicaid, there are still a few common trends, according to a March 2016 report from the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP). First, reimbursement is rising overall, according to the report, […]
As telemedicine better enables care at home, it’s critical to understand what seniors think about emerging technology and how they use health and wellness capabilities from devices. From wearable monitors that track activity to sensors that can support a home health aide’s care plan, health and wellness technology is complementing . But are older adults […]
Home health is a top target by corporate venture capitals (CVCs) making big investments in digital health, according to a recent survey. With CVCs on the rise, entrepreneurs innovating in the home health space should consider them as a newer, natural investment partner. “As much as big companies have figured out a lot of [health […]
Aging populations around the globe have motivated companies small and large to focus more on senior care technology. Multinational tech giant Philips (NYSE: PHG) has been among these companies, and its new initiative places even more emphasis on helping aging people maintain their independence at home, whether that’s a private residence or senior living community. Philips’ […]
Another of the largest home health providers is going big on data in a partnership unveiled Wednesday. Amedisys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED) has partnered with Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP), a provider of health care analytics to aid in performance improvement for post-acute care providers, the companies announced. The partnership seeks to establish real-time data and benchmarking […]
When it comes to engaging caregivers and family members in a patient’s home health care, emulating popular social media platforms may be the way to go. Two innovative mobile solutions for at-home caregivers have taken cues from social media and achieved demonstrable success in reducing hospital readmissions. A Facebook Feed for Home Health? Glenview, Illinois-based […]
Honor, a home care startup that secured a $20 million investment round last year, is aiming to provide more specialized care through a first-of-its kind partnership with the American Cancer Society. Three high-profile advisors also have been engaged to help Honor develop new offerings and initiatives, the San Francisco-based company announced today. “We see Honor […]
While Twitter was ablaze about Apple’s announcement of a smaller, cheaper iPhone, another product debuted at the same company event Monday offered more excitement for the home health industry. The tech giant announced CareKit, a new software network to enable monitoring of medical conditions at home with an iPhone. The product announcement included two initial […]
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