Grant program to allow ‘significant’ investment in innovative technology in assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 18, 2024
Assisted living communities and nursing homes in South Dakota now can apply for $2 million in grants from the state Department of Human Services to buy technology equipment “to improve the quality of...
Telehealth inequities may arise for older adults with vision problems, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 09, 2024
Seniors with vision impairment were less likely to have access to telehealth compared to those with better eyesight, according to a new study.
$5M in grants now available to assisted living communities for telemedicine tech
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 09, 2024
Assisted living communities and other long-term care providers now can access $5 million in funding to install telemedicine technology and infrastructure after South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) signed...
Get Grandma on TikTok: AI can use video to help expedite Parkinson’s diagnosis
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 29, 2024
AI systems can evaluate video of people walking to diagnose Parkinson’s disease in less than 30 minutes, researchers said.
Push for permanent telehealth funding kicks into high gear in Congress
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 18, 2024
With some coverage set to expire, a bipartisan push is underway in Congress to make telehealth reimbursements permanent.