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How Artificial Intelligence Is Making Senior Care More Human

by Bent Philipson, Founder of Philosophy Care 03/08/2021 Leave a Comment

How Artificial Intelligence Is Making Senior Care More Human

When it comes to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) in particular and long-term care in general, a human-centered and empathetic approach is not only necessary, it's obligatory. Putting the needs, constraints, and perspectives of patients first enhances the level of care we're able to provide.  Perhaps ironically, it is the integration and adaptation of artificial intelligence (AI) that has demonstrated the biggest potential in improving empathy and compassion in the industry. It may
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2020’s Top 20 Digital Health M&A Deals Totaled $50B

by Fred Pennic 12/31/2020 Leave a Comment

2020’s Top 20 Digital Health M&A Deals Totaled $50B

Teladoc Health and Livongo Merge The combination of Teladoc Health and Livongo creates a global leader in consumer-centered virtual care. The combined company is positioned to execute quantified opportunities to drive revenue synergies of $100 million by the end of the second year following the close, reaching $500 million on a run-rate basis by 2025. Price: $18.5B in value based on each share of Livongo will be exchanged for 0.5920x shares of Teladoc Health plus cash consideration of
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How The Internet of Things (IoT) Can Be Used to Monitor The Elderly

by Ajay Rane, VP of Global Ecosystem Development, Sigfox 12/23/2020 Leave a Comment

How the IoT Can Be Used to Monitor the Elderly

Shelter-in-place orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic have exaggerated the social exclusion and loneliness of many elderly and vulnerable individuals, thereby increasing their chances of experiencing critical health complications. This trend—combined with societal shifts including reduced inter-generational living, greater geographical mobility, and less cohesive communities—has placed the elderly at heightened risk of being isolated and, consequently, in harm’s way. Fortunately for senior
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Papa Launches Virtual Primary Care Platform to Support Aging Americans During The Pandemic

by Jasmine Pennic 12/15/2020 Leave a Comment

Papa Launches Virtual Primary Care Platform to Support Aging Americans During The Pandemic

What You Should Know: - Papa, the popular "family on-demand" service for older adults, today announced the launch of Papa Health, a new virtual health platform aimed at improving health outcomes for the vulnerable aging population during the pandemic. - The comprehensive health management platform will include virtual primary care, urgent care, and chronic care management - adding to its existing services that provide older adults with companionship and assistance with
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As Telehealth Surges, Are Seniors Being Left Behind?

by Anne Davis, Director of Quality Programs & Medicare Strategy at HMS 12/11/2020 Leave a Comment

As Telehealth Surges, Are Seniors Being Left Behind?

A global health crisis has thrust us into a scenario in which lives quite literally depend on the ability to virtually connect. Telehealth has rapidly emerged as a vital tool, enabling continuity of care, allowing vulnerable individuals to access their physician from home, and freeing up resources for providers to treat the most critical patients. The acceptance of telehealth and expansion of covered services for the senior population demonstrate that this technology will endure long after
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PointClickCare Acquires Collective Medical for $650M to Create to Largest Combined Acute and Post-Acute Care Network

by Fred Pennic 12/08/2020 Leave a Comment

PointClickCare Acquires Collective Medical for $650M to Create to Largest Combined Acute and Post-Acute Care Network

What You Should Know: - PointClickCare announces its intent to acquire Collective Medical to create the largest combined acute and post-acute care network in North America for $650M. - Collective Medical’s platform connects more than 1,300 hospitals, thousands of ambulatory practices and long-term post-acute care (LTPAC) providers, as well as accountable care organizations (ACOs) and every national health plan in the country, across a 39-state network. - With the acquisition of
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How Care Coordination Technology Addresses Social Isolation in Seniors

by Jenifer Leaf Jaeger, MD, MPH, Senior Medical Director, HealthEC 11/24/2020 Leave a Comment

How Care Coordination Technology Addresses Social Isolation in Seniors

Senior isolation is a health risk that affects at least a quarter of seniors over 65. It has become recognized over the past decade as a risk factor for poor aging outcomes including cognitive decline, depression, anxiety, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity, hypertension, heart disease, impaired immune function, and even death. Physical limitations, lack of transportation, and inadequate health literacy, among other social determinants of health (SDOH), further impair access to medical and mental
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Intermountain, Sanford Health Signs Intent to Merge

by Jasmine Pennic 10/26/2020 Leave a Comment

Intermountain, Sanford Health Signs Intent to Merge

What You Should Know: - Intermountain Healthcare and Sanford Health sign a letter of intent to merge that will created a combined health system employing more than 89k people at 70 hospitals and 435 clinics across seven states. Intermountain Healthcare and Sanford Health, one of the nation’s leading systems in rural health care delivery and clinical research, have signed a letter of intent to develop a strategic partnership. The boards of both not-for-profit organizations approved a
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CareLinx, Doctor On Demand Partner to Bring In-Home Virtual Care to Seniors

by Fred Pennic 10/23/2020 Leave a Comment

CareLinx, Doctor on Demand Partner to Bring In-Home Virtual Care to Seniors

What You Should Know:  - Doctor On Demand and CareLinx, one of the largest professional networks for in-home care, have announced a collaboration to bring in-home virtual care services to CareLinx clients.  - At a time when seniors have been encouraged to stay home to avoid exposure to COVID, Doctor On Demand’s partnership with CareLinx will vastly improve their opportunity to receive comprehensive healthcare while remaining safe.  After being the first and only
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CareAcademy Lands $9.5M for Online Training Platform for Senior Care

by Fred Pennic 06/11/2020 Leave a Comment

CareAcademy Lands $9.5M for Online Training Platform for Senior Care

What You Should Know: - CareAcademy raises $9.5 million in Series A funding to expand its online training platform for senior care professionals to deliver the highest caliber of service and improve the lives of older adults.  - Series A round signals massive market opportunity as CareAcademy seizes a greater share of online caregiver training; brings total company funding to more than $13 million. CareAcademy, a Boston, MA-based home care & home health workforce empowerment
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