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The members of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging serve two million people every day through mission-driven, not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing the services people need, when they need them, in the place they call home. Our members offer the continuum of aging services: adult day services, home health, community services, senior housing, assisted living residences, continuing care retirement communities, and nursing homes. AAHSA's commitment is to create the future of aging services through quality people can trust.
Website: www.aahsa.org
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The Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) is leading the national charge to develop and deploy technologies that can improve the aging experience in America. CAST has four focus areas:
- Driving a national vision of how technologies can improve the quality of life for seniors while reducing healthcare costs
- Accelerating technology R&D pilots with seniors to fulfill this vision
- Advocating to remove barriers to the rapid commercialization of proven solutions
- Promoting national dialogue about standards to ensure interoperability and widespread access to aging services technologies.
Established in 2003, CAST (www.agingtech.org) has become a national coalition of more than 400 technology companies, aging services organizations, research universities, and government representatives working together under the auspices of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. The members of AAHSA serve two million people every day through mission-driven, not-for-profit organizations.
Website: www.agingtech.org
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Information Therapy (Ix)® is the timely prescription and access to evidence-based health information to meet individuals specific needs. The Center for Information Therapy (IxCenter) is a 501c3, not-for-profit organization that advances the practice and science of information therapy to improve consumer health, consumer decision making and healthy behaviors. Launched in 2001, the IxCenter acts as a catalyst for health care delivery innovation by diffusing Ix strategies through research, education and collaboration. The IxCenter engages Ix proponents and industry leaders through an IxAction Alliance membership program and at the Sixth Annual Ix Conference, October 8-10, 2007, Park City, UT.
Dorothy A. Jeffress, MBA, MSW, MA, Vice President
Center for Information Therapy
4720 Montgomery Lane NW, Suite 210, Bethesda MD 20814
Tel: (240)395-1184
Email: djeffress@ixcenter.org
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Continua Health Alliance is a collaborative industry organization, dedicated to bringing together standards and diverse technology to create new health care solutions. The Continua Health Alliance envisions personal telehealth systems that combine diverse products and technologies to enable better personal health care for people worldwide.
Mission:
Fostering independence through establishing a system of interoperable personal telehealth solutions that empower people and organizations to better manage health and wellness.
Objectives:
The Continua Health Alliance is comprised of technology, medical device and health care industry leaders dedicated to making personal telehealth a reality. Our objectives include:
- Developing design guidelines that will enable vendors to build interoperable sensors, home networks, telehealth platforms, and health and wellness services.
- Establishing a product certification program with a consumer-recognizable logo signifying the promise of interoperability across certified products.
- Collaborating with government regulatory agencies to provide methods for safe and effective management of diverse vendor solutions.
- Working with leaders in the health care industries to develop new ways to address the costs of providing personal telehealth systems.
Continua Health Alliance Administration
3855 SW 153rd Drive
Beaverton, Oregon 97006 USA
Phone: +1 503.619.0867
Fax: +1 503.644.6708
Email: Admin@ContinuaAlliance.org
www.continuaalliance.org
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The International Disease Management Alliance [IDMA] is a not-for-profit association whose mission is to facilitate the global exchange of experience in the enhancement of programs for chronic disease management and prevention. IDMA currently reaches chronic disease professionals in over 72 countries and has delegates in 25 countries. Through its educational programs and resource services the IDMA supports global disease management and wellness initiatives and facilitates the evolution and expansion of disease management in the United States. Its founder and Executive Director, Warren E. Todd is the past president and Executive Director of the Disease Management Association of America. More information on IDMA can be obtained at www.DMAlliance.org.
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The National Association for Home Care & Hospice, the industry's largest, oldest and most respected trade group, represents the interests of nearly 25,000 home care agencies and hospice organizations (including approximately 11,500 Medicare-certified home health and hospice agencies) that annually serve nearly nine million Americans, as well as home care aide organizations, nurses and other caregivers and their clients. NAHC members believe that quality home care and hospice, a humane and cost-effective alternative to institutionalization, are the right of all Americans. Home care and hospice reinforce and supplement the care provided by family members and friends and encourage maximum independence of thought and functioning as well as the preservation of human dignity. Visit NAHC on the web at www.nahc.org.
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Whether it's urging Congress to support increased funding and reimbursement for home care and telehealth technology or through its extensive writings about the industry, the Home Care Technology Association of America (HCTAA) is at the forefront of what is happening in home care technology. HCTAA, an affiliate of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice, provides a voice within Congress and health care for the growing home care technology industry. HCTAA's goal is to increase the use of technology and telehealth in home health care. Through NAHC's support, HCTAA has grown from an idea to a fully articulated association capable of creating changes in reimbursement and funding for home health technology by bringing together important leaders in the industry and working with members of Congress and the Administration. Please join with HCTAA as we support patients who choose to age in place. Visit HCTAA on the web at www.hctaa.org. |
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The Visiting Nurse Associations of America is the official national association for non-profit, community-based Visiting Nurse Agencies, who care for and treat approximately 4 million patients each year. The nation‚s network of 415+ Visiting Nurse Associations employ nearly 150,000 healthcare professionals, and share a non-profit mission to provide cost-effective and compassionate home healthcare to some of the nation's most vulnerable individuals, particularly the elderly and individuals with disabilities. The VNAA has a wide range of resources available on its award-winning website about home healthcare and things to ask about when considering home healthcare. Click www.vnaa.org to locate a VNA near you. |
