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Finalists announced for 2021 McKnight’s Tech Awards
Jul 02, 2021
A panel of expert judges has determined the short list of finalists for the 2021 McKnight’s Tech Awards competition.
Walmart experiment uses drones to deliver COVID-19 self-testing kits
By
John O'Connor
Sep 24, 2020
For those unable or unwilling to leave home for a COVID-19 test, Walmart is trying out a unique experiment: bringing the test to customers’ homes, via drone.
Beefed up Aetna program targets people with multiple chronic diseases
By
John O'Connor
Sep 18, 2020
Aetna is trying out an expanded approach to home healthcare for people with multiple chronic diseases. The CVS-owned firm will team with Landmark Health to help its Medicare Advantage plan policy holders....
Defendant pleads guilty in $400,000 home care referrals case
By
John O'Connor
Sep 16, 2020
A skilled nursing and assisted living facility’s social services director has pleaded guilty to participating in a kickback scheme involving home care referrals.
Home care briefs for Friday, Sept. 11
Sep 11, 2020
Billboards reveal the plight of home care workers during pandemic … Home healthcare sector is expected to reach $257 billion in 2021 … Michigan program gives workers free college tuition … Foundation...
For homebound seniors, these tech tools can help restore independence
By
John O'Connor
Sep 25, 2020
Old age is said to bring wisdom. But it can steal many things, too, particularly when it comes to independent living. Fortunately, emerging tech tools are helping to compensate for some of the larcenies...
Home care briefs for Monday, Sept. 28
Sep 28, 2020
New music program guidelines for dementia caregivers … Vote on prioritizing distribution of future COVID-19 vaccine delayed by CDC advisory group … Outcomes improve with high-intensity resistance...
Postal service changes have delayed prescription drug deliveries: report
By
John O'Connor
Sep 28, 2020
Staffing and equipment reductions ordered by the new postmaster general have significantly slowed mail-order drug deliveries, according to a new report from Senate Democrats.
Nurse with the meds is stuck in traffic? In Helsinki, it’s no big deal
By
John O'Connor
Sep 23, 2020
Getting medications to home care recipients in large metropolitan areas can be a challenge. Especially if the nurse carrying them is delayed. Finland’s largest city has found a way around the problem:...