The biggest generation America has ever seen is officially aging and consuming more MSK care as they do so.

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In today’s tech-savvy world, weaving Health Tech Planning into the fabric of care for older adults is essential.

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Collaboration across key stakeholders, including home health agencies, providers, patients, health plans, and post-acute care solution providers will be critical to fully enabling the home as a preferred place of care.

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Chronic pain, an enduring concern for many older adults, is no longer confined to the traditional realm of pharmaceuticals. While traditional pain management methods like medication were once the go-to approach, alternative therapies are emerging as a viable and holistic approach to addressing this issue.

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CPSI sold American HealthTech — its subsidiary that provides an EHR platform for the post-acute care market — to post-acute health IT vendor PointClickCare. American HealthTech’s customers have already begun transitioning to PointClickCare’s platform.

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While the urgency to fill positions might tempt senior care centers to prioritize quantity over quality, this approach risks exacerbating the existing challenges. It is crucial to acknowledge that the senior care industry demands a level of expertise and empathy that goes beyond mere technical competence.

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Effective communication in senior care is necessary for important interactions that happen within this complex healthcare environment. It’s not just about exchanging words; it’s about creating a nurturing, compassionate, and supportive environment for residents and the loved ones who visit them.

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As we advocate for healthier aging, proficiency in technology emerges as not just an optional skill, but as a fundamental pillar of holistic healthcare for older adults.

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A recent report from Papa, a companion care company, found that 22% of Medicare Advantage members are severely lonely. The findings give some insights into why employers and payers should offer companion support, according to Andrew Parker, founder and CEO of Papa.

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Senior care executives have the privilege and responsibility to embrace the profound changes brought about by resident advocacy. We can champion a new era of senior care that puts the individual at the center, honoring their unique identity and aspirations.

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One of the major lessons learned during the pandemic is that hospitals and medical facilities are not always the safest places to recover, especially for seniors and those living with chronic conditions. Compounding this issue is that 85% of seniors in the U.S. live with one or more chronic conditions. With the United States being […]

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Peppermint is an “online clubhouse community” for adults aged 55 and older that allows them to connect with others through online clubs (like for traveling or gardening), workshops (like for nutrition or photography) and collaboration (where members can work together on activities like creating a recipe book). It aims to reduce loneliness by creating a sense of community and purpose for older adults, Peppermint’s CEO said.

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Herself Health’s $26 million Series A funding round was led by Michael Cline, founding managing partner of Accretive, and included participation from Juxtapose. It comes six months after Herself Health raised $7 million in seed funding. In total, the company has raised $33 million.

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According to the National Association for Home Care and Hospice, close to 12 million Americans receive some kind of home healthcare each year, and that number is expected to continue to grow.

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As a daughter who has been through the wringer a few times, I write today to all health care leaders trying to build a better future.

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A series of recently released studies on Papa, a companion care company, found that the startup reduced emergency department visits, decreased healthcare spending and improved loneliness.

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These past two years have emphasized the importance of technology more than ever before. As more seniors embrace the benefits of technology, SNFs and long-term care centers have a responsibility to their residents to implement life-changing and life-saving smart tech that’s revolutionizing senior care.

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Let’s tear down the silos that transport seniors through the classic stages of hospitals, rehab, assisted living, and nursing homes. Value-based care or better yet, global risk, has a way of disintegrating these silos. If providers want to get paid, they must collaborate. That means instead of treating a singular issue, we must reach out to the rest of the ecosystem, coordinating treatment and driving together toward a meaningful outcome.

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Intus Care, a predictive analytics platform designed to improve care outcomes among geriatric patients, recently closed a $14.1 million Series A funding round. The startup’s mission is to improve the way PACE programs use their data so they can maintain and enhance the quality of care they provide to vulnerable seniors.

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A primary care provider may visit some homebound patients in their homes two or three times a year, with allied and affiliated care providers delivering other services as needed to the patient, such as wellness visits, nutritious meals, groceries, and assistance with daily activities.

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The Act, along with mandating the adoption of electronic prior authorization, requires greater levels of transparency, approval rates, and rationale for denied requests.

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The insurer is expanding its offerings for its $0-premium Preferred Provider Organization plans and special needs plans for dually eligible beneficiaries. Alignment is adding 14 counties to its footprint, bringing its reach to 8.3 million Medicare-eligible adults in 52 markets.

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There is a dearth of professionals with licenses and training to provide care for seniors’ mental and behavioral health challenges — such as Alzheimer’s and other dementias, anxiety and depression. Seattle-based Rippl Care is seeking to change this. The startup just closed a $32 million seed funding round led by ARCH Venture Partners and General Catalyst.

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High levels of clinical intervention for the most at-risk patients is not needed for many of the people living in nursing homes, but a more intermediate combination of continuous monitoring, appropriate home visits, and out-patient visits would have a positive impact upon their lives, health, and the overall cost of care.

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Of those aged 50 years or older, 70% would prefer in-home care, a new survey by Cross Country Workforce Solutions Group found. But while 66% of respondents said they have thought about their future healthcare needs, only 9% said they are actively looking into it and 34% said they haven’t thought about it at all.

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Earlier this month Honor launched its Honor Expert platform, an online tool for seniors, caregivers and family to ask questions and get answers about aging-related matters. The platform can also connect specialists to users and get them educational resources.

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With patients choosing to recover and age in the home in record numbers, physicians are being asked to coordinate care with post-acute, home and community-based organizations, and payers at levels never seen previously. This poses a significant challenge for physicians.

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services only recently gave the green light for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to provide a wider range of benefits that address social determinants of health. With that new charge, it’s time for health care payers to join the fight against loneliness.

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This is what we have known for years: medical care alone does not equal better health outcomes. Current research by the National Library of Medicine shows that medical care accounts for 10 to 20 percent of the modifiable contributors to healthy outcomes for a population. The lion’s share of the contributors — the other 80 […]

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The startup matches seniors with companions to help with non-medical tasks. It currently has partnerships with more than 65 health plans. 

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