Healthcare IT News March 17, 2016
Report to President Obama claims remote monitoring technologies, robust Internet are essential as Americans live longer
A new report from the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology claims technologies such as telehealth and wearable sensors should be put to work to help more elderly Americans stay healthy and connected as they age.
The report by PCAST, an advisory group of scientists and engineers appointed by President Barack Obama to make policy recommendations related to technology and science, found these types of technologies can help elderly Americans face challenges tied to social connectivity, emotional health and cognitive and physical ability.
“With many Americans wishing to live in their homes and communities for as long as possible, technology such as...
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