Closing the Gap Between Lifespan and Health Span with Predictive Analytics

MedCity News August 12, 2024
Paulo Pinho

By establishing a standard method of gathering data and utilizing programs like STEADI, we can significantly advance our frailty and fall prevention efforts and improve delivery models for other conditions that impact the most vulnerable members of our population.

The U.S. is a graying nation. Americans 65 and older are expected to make up more than 20% of the population by 2030, up from 17% in 2022, and as much as 23% by 2050. We’re living longer, but not better; an increasing portion of our lifespan is spent in poor health.

This demographic shift brings with it costly and complex healthcare needs, since older adults often suffer from chronic conditions and comorbidities that require more intensive medical care. With...

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