Nearly 1 in 3 nursing homes abandon technology they adopt
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Amy Novotney
Dec 07, 2023
While the adoption of artificial intelligence and remote monitoring technologies continues to expand within long-term care, 28% of nursing homes failed to scale up, spread, and sustain previously adopted...
Longevity-Humana launches I-SNP in Texas
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Amy Novotney
Dec 07, 2023
The managed care partnership between Longevity Health Plan and Humana has entered a new caregiving collaboration with Touchstone Communities, which offers skilled nursing, memory care and rehabilitation...
Study: Gig nursing platforms may offer mixed bag for LTC
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Amy Novotney
Dec 07, 2023
Online platforms that allow nurses to pick and choose which facilities they work for are an effort to combat the nursing shortage. The platforms, however, have benefits and disadvantages for all parties...
Dementia telehealth program reduces costs, improves care
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Amy Novotney
Nov 07, 2023
A telehealth program popular among patients with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can boost outcomes for these patients, ease the burden on caregivers and lower Medicare costs, according to a study in...
Pathway launches new workforce initiative
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Amy Novotney
Nov 07, 2023
Healthcare consulting services firm Pathway Health has developed a new workforce initiative designed to address the urgent need to fill leadership roles in long-term care and senior living.
New PointClickCare upgrades target cross-continuum care
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Amy Novotney
Nov 07, 2023
The fall conference season is often used by vendors to highlight recent upgrades that make platforms and technology tools in general more supportive across the care continuum.
Study: Shift work tied to anxiety, depression
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Amy Novotney
Oct 10, 2023
Shift workers like those in long-term care are at greater risk for depression and anxiety, a study of more than 175,000 people found.
Nurse aides play key role in LTC pain management: study
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Amy Novotney
Oct 10, 2023
Certified nursing assistants trained in best care practices may improve early detection of pain and pain management for nursing home residents, according to a study by researchers at the University of...
Study: Telemedicine remains significant factor in LTC
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Amy Novotney
Oct 10, 2023
While the use of telemedicine visits within long-term care is significantly down from its pandemic high, it remains above historic levels, particularly for speciality services such as psychiatry, a new...
Curana expands embedded physician model
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Amy Novotney
Oct 10, 2023
Massachusetts-based SALMON Health and Retirement is partnering with Texas-based primary care provider Curana Health to offer an embedded physician model intended to improve on-site care for residents at...