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$19 Billion for HIT in Stimulus Package

On February 17, 2009, President Barack H. Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). This article summarizes the provisions of the ARRA's stimulus expenditures and other stimulus measures relating to health information technology (HIT), including incentives for adoption of electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Delay in the Digital TV Conversion

Obama signs the DTV Delay Act which postpones the transition from analog television signals to digital until June 12, 2009.

Obama the 44th President

It's the end of an error.

Westchester Adopts LifeSaver Program

Project Lifesaver - a program that uses radio-frequency technology to find seniors with Alzheimer’s disease who wander from their homes - is available to communities across the country; among them Westchester County, NY.

Technology Funding

If you follow a logical, well-thought-out approach, you can successfully secure the funding you need for your Information Technology-related initiatives.

Online Training for Women on Long-term Care Payment Options

A tutorial from the Kaiser Family Foundation offers an overview of healthcare coverage and affordability issues facing women aged 65+, with an emphasis on the roles played by Medicare and Medicaid. Health Care and Long-Term Care Policy: Concerns Facing Older Women is a free online resource.

Many Faces of Aging in America

NCOA's video on the Many Faces of Aging in America

Digital TV Coupons for Nursing Home Residents

NY Congressman, Eliot Engel wrote on behalf of seniors in nursing homes to secure them the coupons to receive coupons for their digital television transition.

The Graying of the Web

The New York Times reported today about the increasing use and "stickiness" of older adults on the web. It's suggested that there are nearly as many older adults and youths online and social networking is receiving significant investments by VCs in recognition of this trend.

Web-based messaging used by older adults to reduce doctor office visits

Patients offered e-messaging visit, phone docs less

Caregivers Enlisting Technology

Caregivers Enlist Technology to Monitor Technology...a story by Ziff Davis News.

Medicare Testing Personal Health Records mymedicare.gov

Medicare Testing Personal Health Records to Help Beneficiaries Better Manage Own Health Care

IANets Mourns the Passing of Janet Sainer

Janet Sainer, innovator and catalyst to the field of aging, died on Sunday, June 3rd

Provider Mag: Survey on IT Readiness Among Multi-Facility LTC Providers

Provider Magazine presents Masetro Survey of national LTC chains use of information technoloyg.

Healthy Empowerment - Online Classes for Seniors

A small demonstration in NYC looks at the ways to teach older adults how to find reliable health information online.

HP Microenterprise Development Program Grants

HP Microenterprise Development Program to Provide Economic Opportunity in Underserved Communities; average grant $56,000 of hardware and cash award.

AT&T Foundation to Award Technology Grants

The 2007 AT&T Excelerator grant program will provide a total of $9 million in competitive technology grants to help local nonprofit organizations integrate technology into their operations and community outreach.

Zdnet Reports: "Feed Me Bubbe" a Web 2.0 Example

Web 2.0 meet grandmother's cooking

IANet Signs Contract with NYC Dept of Health

IANet expands its work with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in customizing and distributing a diabetes health registry among community clinics across the City.

NCOA's Support Our Seniors Campaign

Funding for the Older American's Act has been stagnant for years. Help to increase funds for these important programs.

IANet at NCOA's Conference

IANet presents two workshops