Provider’s ransomware incident highlights cyber risks facing senior living and care operators
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John Roszkowski
May 15, 2023
A recent cyber incident involving a Kansas-based long-term care provider points to the need for such organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity preparedness.
AI tool diagnoses Parkinson’s years early with 96 percent accuracy
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John Roszkowski
May 15, 2023
Researchers say a new machine-learning tool shows great promise in detecting Parkinson’s disease years before the first symptoms of the disease start appearing.
Nursing homes encouraged to participate in 2023 ‘Most Wired’ survey
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John Roszkowski
May 15, 2023
Nursing homes and some other long-term/post-acute care providers are being encouraged to participate in a survey to see how their organization’s technology stacks up in terms of enhancing resident or...
Cancer patients sensed greater satisfaction, more empathy with telemed visits, researchers say
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John Roszkowski
May 10, 2023
Patients felt more fulfilled via telemedicine rather than in-person physician visits for accessing care and provider responsiveness, according to a large new study of cancer patients.
AI in medical imaging could exacerbate healthcare inequities, study finds
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John Roszkowski
May 10, 2023
Artificial intelligence has been shown to have many benefits in the medical field including the potential for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease and other life-threatening illnesses.
New telehealth platform helps with seniors’ chronic health needs
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John Roszkowski
May 10, 2023
Seniors on Medicare and Medicaid with chronic medical conditions can get more access to 24/7 virtual care in their own homes, no matter what the setting, thanks to a new global telehealth platform on the...
Survey finds 84 percent of healthcare organizations challenged to recruit cybersecurity staff
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John Roszkowski
May 09, 2023
Finding and retaining cybersecurity talent are the two greatest barriers facing healthcare companies looking to improve their organization’s cybersecurity preparedness, according to the 2022 HIMSS Healthcare...
Hearing-impaired seniors may get improved connectivity sooner after tech acquisition
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John Roszkowski
May 09, 2023
Residents of senior living communities soon may get access to new technology designed to improve connectivity and reduce social isolation among older adults with hearing loss, thanks to a healthcare acquisition...
Chest ‘e-tattoo’ device may help in early detection of heart disease
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John Roszkowski
May 09, 2023
A new ultralightweight medical device that attaches to the chest may detect early signs of heart disease in patients.
Biden, Harris meet with top tech leaders about AI risks
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John Roszkowski
May 08, 2023
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with CEOs of the nation’s top artificial intelligence companies on Thursday to discuss the potential risks of AI, an evolving technology with...