Vice President Harris’ proposal to expand Medicare to include home care for seniors and people with disabilities could potentially provide up to 20 hours of weekly in-home care. The eligibility requirements for recipients is that they must face challenges with daily activities or suffer from serious cognitive impairments like Alzheimer’s.
Given this could potentially open up access to home care to millions of Americans who currently can’t afford to pay for it, will undoubtedly place an
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HLTH: CopilotIQ & Biofourmis Merge to Create AI-Driven Platform for In-Home Care
What You Should Know:
- CopilotIQ, a health tech company focused on improving the lives of older adults with chronic conditions, and Biofourmis, a global leader in technology-enabled home care solutions, have announced a strategic merger.
- The combined company creates an AI-driven platform to deliver comprehensive in-home care across the entire care continuum, from pre-surgical optimization to acute, post-acute, and chronic care management. As part of this merger, investors
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Silver Tsunami: Rise of Tech-Enabled Senior Home Care
With the advancements in medical care and the resilience of the human spirit, most people now live longer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention supports this, publishing data about the rise in life expectancy in the U.S., with the average American man now reaching 74 and women pushing 80.
As a trusted partner in the healthcare community, my team and I are always working to help our clients provide the best care to the "Silver Tsunami" — the rapidly growing elderly population
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91% of Caregivers View Patient Relationships as Critical to Job Satisfaction
What You Should Know:
- HHAeXchange, a provider of homecare management solutions, released findings from its 2024 Homecare Insights Survey, highlighting the critical role of caregivers in the industry.
- The survey, conducted among over 3,900 caregivers, provides valuable insights into caregiver motivations, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
Caregiver Satisfaction Drives Homecare Industry
The survey underscores the growing importance of homecare as a
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Home-Based Care Software: Why Partnerships are Key to Success
The home-based care sector is undergoing a significant surge in demand. As more patients choose the comfort of their own homes for treatment, the demand for innovative solutions grows exponentially. However, creating effective software for this industry requires a unique approach. Technology developers can’t simply build solutions in a silo and expect them to succeed. The complex ecosystem of home-based care demands a deep understanding of the daily challenges and opportunities faced by
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M&A: HHAeXchange Acquires Generations Homecare System
What You Should Know:
- HHAeXchange, a provider of homecare management solutions, announced today the acquisition of Generations Homecare System.
- Generations offers a comprehensive software solution designed to streamline operations, improve care team collaboration, and ensure compliance for homecare agencies. The strategic move reinforces HHAeXchange's position as a frontrunner in the homecare technology space.
A Growing Market Demands Innovation
The homecare industry
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84% of Patients Would Participate in a Hospital-at-Home Program In Order To Get Home Sooner
What You Should Know:
- As waivers allowing in-home patient care expire this year, a new survey by Vivalink, a leader in digital healthcare solutions, reveals a growing public interest in Hospital at Home (HaH) programs.
- The survey polled over 1,000 U.S. consumers aged 40 and over, highlighting a significant shift towards embracing remote healthcare options.
Overwhelming Preference for Home Recovery
The survey results are clear: a resounding 84% of respondents expressed
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Float Secures $10M to Bring Specialty Care Home for Chronic Conditions
What You Should Know:
- Float, a healthcare marketplace focused on delivering in-home care for chronic illnesses, has secured $10M in Series A funding led by Canvas Ventures with participation from Wave Capital, Y Combinator, Burst Capital, and Also Capital. The round also included angel investor participation from several tech industry founders and leaders including Max Mullen, Co-founder of Instacart, Andrew Bartynski, Vice President of Strategy and Operations at ASRI, Brian Pokorny, former
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Age Tech: Supporting Better Patient Outcomes in Senior Care
Your grandparent has arthritis in their knees, which can make it difficult for them to walk around their home. What if they had access to robot limbs to help them move around more independently without experiencing pain? Your parent has been diagnosed with a heart condition, and your entire family is constantly worried about their health. What if a device worn on their wrist could monitor their vitals all day, alerting you and their caregivers of anything concerning? Your grandparent has been
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Patient Violence is the Top Safety Concern For Healthcare Workers
What You Should Know:
Patient violence is a top safety concern for healthcare workers, according to recent Motorola Healthcare Worker Safety report.Overall, the data shows that healthcare workers feel safe in their respective medical environments, but are grappling with safety issues that have dominated headlines in recent years. Those that have healthcare professionals most concerned include: patients becoming violent (72%), the impacts of burnout/mental health (61%) and active
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