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Technology Update: 2010 (zip file)

Moderator: Victor Hirth, MD, MHA, AGSF
Speakers: Moira Fordyce, MD, MB ChB, AGSF; Victor Hirth, MD, MHA, AGSF; and Alan D. Sadowsky, PhD
Developed in conjunction with The Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST).
Learning Objectives: (1) describe available assistive technology, both low and high tech; (2) address access information about assistive technology, and it's effectiveness; (3) discuss how assistive technology, both high and low tech, can help patients; and (4) describe the public policy and reimbursement barriers to implementation of assistive technologies, including state and federal resources.