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.
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.
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.
Cinderella bots? Senior living communities can cut costs by automating cleaning process, company suggests
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 13, 2023
A new robotic cleaning model can help senior living operators handle staffing shortages and keep caregivers working with residents.
This robot comes with snacks: Delivery model is a stress reliever for busy staff, admin says
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 06, 2023
Two mobile robot units introduced to LTC sites in Ohio have helped reduce the staff burden by delivering food and snacks to residents.
Senior living operators now drafting internal guidelines for AI use for staff, residents
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 20, 2023
LTC operator Cypress Living, which operates communities in Florida, recently created internal guidelines for responsible AI use.