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NYC elder care provider using FCC funds for telehealth, protecting seniors from COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Social distancing is a key factor in reducing the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, and tele-visits can be a safe and secure means for providers to deliver certain types of care for their patients. The area continues to face an increase in severe COVID-19 cases that require hospitalization – overwhelming many hospitals.

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Tort Liability is a Potentially Powerful Tool for Pandemic Response

Bill of Health

public health infrastructure nor American political culture support the kind of muscular central government mandates that have characterized the COVID-19 policies of many other countries. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. caused in the course of providing medical services in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.”

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With telehealth, one size won't fit all

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Many of us have gotten used to the idea that telehealth is just a new way to meet the doctor, only now it is through a video visit. As an example, elder care differs from pediatric care. The challenges with telehealth in elder care were the topic of a recent study by Harvard Business School.

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The Council of Europe’s Artificial Intelligence Convention: Implications for Health and Patients

Bill of Health

This means it covers applications like ChatGPT-assisted diagnosis , AI-based fall detection in elderly care facilities, AI-assisted surgery , and menstruation cycle trackers.

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Older People Are Digital Migrants, and Best Buy Health Is Paving the Road for the Journey

Health Populi

.” The study of older Americans found that, About 60% believe their cell phone has made them feel more connected to family/friends during the COVID-19 pandemic. 43% of older adults use their cell phone more frequently than before COVID-19. Access to doctors and nurses through Urgent Care on the phone.

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Wearables Are Good For Older People, Too — The Latest From Laurie Orlov

Health Populi

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a whole lot of digital transformation for people staying home. Devoted Health was also early to offer rides/transportation with Alivi and Lyft to members heading to the gym, pharmacies or the doctor’s office. For digital natives, that wasn’t such an exogenous shock.

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How Geriatric Care Will Change in the New Normal

AIHC

How COVID Affected Geriatric Care The elderly were affected more severely by the pandemic because they were already a vulnerable population to begin with. Doctors are seeing more and more virtual visits from older people as part of their practice. However, this is drastically changing.