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• The Need for Eldercare Technology

  6/1/2015

  Eldercare is not a particularly sexy branch of the healthcare world, but it’s increasingly becoming more important. The senior population in the U.S. is booming – census data shows that the 65-plus population will exceed 79 million in 2030. And as the senior population continues to grow, the health of seniors continues to decrease as compared to prior generations. All this begs the question: How can we handle caring for seniors in the U.S.? By Wolf Shlagman, founder and CEO, Care Angel

• Are Open APIs The Future Of Meaningful Use?

  2/1/2016

  CMS has finally conceded to the weaknesses of their EHR Incentive Program, or Meaningful Use (MU). In recent announcements, Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt admitted the program has lacked the focus on interoperability and usability it should have had and that it is time for a change. The new plan is to find a solution that ties together the incentive programs like MU and PQRS with the move towards value-based reimbursement and a deeper focus on data sharing. By Tom Giannulli, MS, MD, CMIO, Kareo

• Innovating At The Intersection Of IT And Care

  12/16/2015

  Breaking down the silos between data sources and departments involves a complex blend of technology and people that, not surprisingly, can result in conflict along the way. However, the ultimate goal remains the same for all: protect the patient. Understanding the concerns of each department and encouraging communication amongst the groups can reduce this tension, allowing for innovation to take hold and enhance care throughout an organization. By Jonathan Draper, Director of Product Management, Healthcare at Calgary Scientific

• Why Healthcare Needs Analytics: 12 Challenges Arising from COVID-19

  7/8/2020

  From disrupted supply chains, and the inability to adequately protect patients and healthcare personnel, to massive shortages in capacity, drugs, devices, testing kits, and supplies – the novel coronavirus pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for healthcare providers and public health.

• 2021 Healthcare IT Landscape: 5 Predictions For Voice And Chat

  12/15/2020

  The COVID-19 pandemic has stifled many activities and elements in our daily lives. Technology, on the other hand, has rapidly adapted and evolved to fill many of the gaps created by social distancing and the increased need for healthcare access.

• How Nintendo Therapy Can Improve Your Patient's Mental Health

  4/12/2017

  If you’re a critic of video games and how they shape young minds, you might want to reconsider as new insights indicate video games may help a person’s mental health instead of harm it as has been argued in the past. These assertions are based on research conducted on Nintendo Therapy and other visual forms of therapy over the past decade.