People are living longer today than ever before. In 2019, 54.1 million US adults ages 65 or older represented 16% of the population. By 2040, the number of older adults is expected to reach 80.8 million.1 As the global population continues to age, the healthcare industry faces the challenge of providing efficient and effective care, specifically around drug therapy management. …
Big consumer-driven companies are making their way into the healthcare space and looking to capture a piece of the $4.1 trillion Americans spend on healthcare each year. Two companies on the top of that list are consumer favorites: Apple and Amazon – and they’re working towards rewriting the rules on how we manage our health today. With its ever-growing arsenal …
When we think about some of the challenges in healthcare, we most often think of the rising cost of prescription drugs, healthcare access and the patient experience. But one important topic that rarely comes to mind is the challenges faced by the patient’s caregiver. Today one in five Americans—about 53 million people – is a family caregiver.1 In the wake …
Chronic disease management is one of the biggest challenges faced by the healthcare industry and patients alike. Approximately 60% of Americans have at least one chronic illness while 40% are managing two or more. Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, and the leading drivers of …
The mental health crisis affecting teens in the United States continues to be a growing concern. The number of adolescents reporting poor mental health, specifically major depression, is on the rise. Today’s teens are facing challenges that didn’t exist years ago. Some of these issues include unrelenting academic pressure, social media comparisons, cyber-bullying, and social determinants such as isolation that …
