In this episode we are joined by Carina Edwards, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member at Quil, to discuss how the 2030 demographic milestone shift will affect healthcare, what strategies and technologies can help hospitals and health systems prepare for upcoming challenges, and more. This episode is sponsored by Quil.
Summary
Preparing for the 2030 Demographic Milestone Shift in Healthcare
Introduction
The healthcare industry is about to face a massive demographic milestone shift with the aging of baby boomers. In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Carina Edwards, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member at Quil, to discuss the upcoming challenges and how hospitals and health systems can prepare for them.
Solutions and Strategies
One of the strategies that Carina Edwards suggests is focusing on employees and providing them with benefits that will help them manage caregiving responsibilities. This will not only benefit the employees but also help healthcare systems in providing patient-centered care. Edwards also emphasizes the importance of community-based support, caregiver literacy, and education in addressing this challenge.
The Role of Technology
Technology has a significant role to play in preparing for the silver tsunami. Edwards discusses how technologies such as wearables, telehealth, and remote monitoring can help lower the cost of care and improve patient outcomes. She also emphasizes the importance of involving clinicians in the development and adoption of these solutions.
Self-Assessment and Conversation
As individuals age, it is important to have conversations with family members and spouses about how they want to age. According to Edwards, this personal approach is necessary to gain insights into how healthcare systems need to address the challenges posed by the demographic shift.
This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Quil, a healthcare technology company that aims to empower patients and caregivers through innovative solutions.
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This episode aired on 11/04/2022 and can be listened here.
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