New DOJ task force to tackle competition-related concerns in healthcare
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 13, 2024
The Justice Department said its Antitrust Division’s new Task Force on Health Care Monopolies and Collusion will consider “widespread competition concerns shared by patients, healthcare professionals,...
As senior care bots become a global phenomenon, developers still aim for collaborative intent with caregivers
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 26, 2024
Companies are releasing new models, and new data, that shows how robots can collaborate with caregivers within senior living.
Medicaid Access Rule shortcomings could decrease access to care, industry advocates say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 23, 2024
No guarantee exists that a final rule that the federal government promoted as increasing transparency in Medicaid payments and improving wages for direct care workers will accomplish either goal, senior...
‘Dressing’ robot assists seniors with wardrobe in a manner that models caregivers
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 06, 2024
A new two-armed assistive robot model helps dress seniors in a way that mimics human caregivers, researchers said.
Wearable mobility aids could help LTC nurses with physically demanding tasks: Analysis
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 11, 2024
Exoskeleton technology for back support or mobility could help nurses and caregivers, a new report suggests.
Supply of Moxi robots within healthcare to grow following $25M boost
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 26, 2023
Developers of a healthcare robot, Moxi, plan to expand their reach thanks to $25 million in new funding.
Healthcare workers more amenable to ‘softer, slower’ robot models joining the staff, study shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 08, 2023
Robot models with “soft, flexible” parts and materials are viewed more favorably than their hard-body counterparts, a new study shows.
More caregiver perspective is needed on use of robots in LTC, researchers state
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 07, 2023
Researchers are calling for a new study to evaluate existing literature and see how caregivers feel about robots in senior care.
Caregivers of tomorrow reveal varied attitudes about working with robots in LTC
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 11, 2023
Healthcare and health tech students are supportive of the idea of robot-aided senior care, according to a recent study.
Robots to combat loneliness? Researchers propose ethical limits.
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 21, 2023
A new study on AI aims to provide metrics for determining whether robots can help with loneliness, a “Companion Robot Impact Scale.”