# Geriatric Medicine * **Definition:** A branch of medicine that focuses on health care of elderly people, addressing the unique health challenges faced by older adults and providing therapies appropriate for their physiological and metabolic needs. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Geriatric Medicine ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Geriatric Medicine**, for healthcare technology leaders * 1.8K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/9/2025 | [**Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare Market worth US$110.61 billion by 2030 with 38.6AGR**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/artificial-intelligence-ai-in-healthcare-market-worth-us110-61-billion-by-2030-with-38-6-cagr--marketsandmarkets-302450928.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 5/1/2025 | [**Netsmart Secures #1 Ranking in Geriatrics and Gerontology EHR & Practice Management in ...**](https://www.newswire.com/news/netsmart-secures-1-ranking-in-geriatrics-and-gerontology-ehr-practice-22566151) | [[Newswire]] | | 4/16/2025 | [**To keep high-risk patients out of the hospital, at-home monitoring shows promise in new study**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-04-high-patients-hospital-home.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 12/27/2024 | [**U.S. Compounding Pharmacy Market Industry Outlook & Forecast 2024-2029, Featuring Profiles for Avella Specialty Pharmacy, CAPS, Fagron, Fresenius Kabi and PenCol Pharmacy - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241227524884/en/U.S.-Compounding-Pharmacy-Market-Industry-Outlook-Forecast-2024-2029-Featuring-Profiles-for-Avella-Specialty-Pharmacy-CAPS-Fagron-Fresenius-Kabi-and-PenCol-Pharmacy---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/23/2024 | [**United States Compounding Pharmacy Market Industry Outlook 2024-2029 - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/united-states-compounding-pharmacy-market-155700012.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/20/2024 | [**IoT in Healthcare Market Trends Analysis Report 2024-2031 - Increasing Focus on Patient-centric Care Delivery Boosting Adoption - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241220548748/en/IoT-in-Healthcare-Market-Trends-Analysis-Report-2024-2031---Increasing-Focus-on-Patient-centric-Care-Delivery-Boosting-Adoption---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/20/2024 | [**IoT in Healthcare Market Trends Analysis Report 2024-2031 - Increasing Focus on Patient-centric Care Delivery Boosting Adoption - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241220548748/en/IoT-in-Healthcare-Market-Trends-Analysis-Report-2024-2031---Increasing-Focus-on-Patient-centric-Care-Delivery-Boosting-Adoption---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**Digital Radiography Market Outlook 2024-2029 - Growing Adoption of Cloud-based ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/digital-radiography-market-outlook-2024-191000154.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/3/2024 | [**180+ chief medical officers to know - 2025 - Becker's Hospital Review**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/180-chief-medical-officers-to-know-2025.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 11/29/2024 | [**TMA Solutions Launched New HealthTech Solutions Driving Innovation in Healthcare - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tma-solutions-launched-new-healthtech-solutions-driving-innovation-in-healthcare-302318731.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/29/2024 | [**TMA Solutions Launched New HealthTech Solutions Driving Innovation in Healthcare**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tma-solutions-launched-healthtech-solutions-114400462.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/26/2024 | [**Remote Patient Monitoring Market to Expand by USD 3.31 Billion (2024-2028), Focus on ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/remote-patient-monitoring-market-to-expand-by-usd-3-31-billion-2024-2028-focus-on-chronic-disease-management-ai-powered-market-evolution---technavio-302315566.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/25/2024 | [**Electronic Health Records Market size is set to grow by USD 54.7 billion from 2024-2028 ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/electronic-health-records-market-size-is-set-to-grow-by-usd-54-7-billion-from-2024-2028--benefits-of-ehr-leading-to-rise-in-adoption-to-boost-the-market-growth-technavio-302314995.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/21/2024 | [**Positive Outlook for the Multiparameter Patient Monitoring Market: Trend Analysis with a ... - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/positive-outlook-multiparameter-patient-monitoring-market-ybzbe) | [[Linkedin]] | | 11/15/2024 | [**The Electronic Health Records Market is set to grow by USD 54.7 billion from 2024-2028, with the benefits of EHR driving adoption and boosting revenue. Report on how AI is...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-electronic-health-records-market-is-set-to-grow-by-usd-54-7-billion-from-2024-2028--with-the-benefits-of-ehr-driving-adoption-and-boosting-revenue-report-on-how-ai-is-reshaping-the-market-landscape---technavio-302306616.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/14/2024 | [**AI in Healthcare Market to Grow by USD 20.34 Billion (2024-2028), Driven by ... - MarketWatch**](https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/ai-in-healthcare-market-to-grow-by-usd-20-34-billion-2024-2028-driven-by-healthcare-digitization-ai-powered-report-highlights-market-transformation-technavio-ef87aa24) | [[MarketWatch]] | | 11/8/2024 | [**Long-Term Care Market to Grow by USD 394.8 Billion from 2024-2028, as Aging Population Drives Demand with AI Impact on Market Trends - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/long-term-care-market-to-grow-by-usd-394-8-billion-from-2024-2028--as-aging-population-drives-demand-with-ai-impact-on-market-trends---technavio-302299523.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 10/30/2024 | [**Geriatric Medicines Business Research Report 2024-2030: Rising Focus on Palliative Care ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/geriatric-medicines-business-research-report-162300648.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 10/23/2024 | [**The Healthcare Services market is projected to grow by USD 6.26 Billion from 2024-2028, driven by AI and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, shaping market evolution - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-healthcare-services-market-is-projected-to-grow-by-usd-6-26-billion-from-2024-2028--driven-by-ai-and-the-rising-prevalence-of-chronic-diseases-shaping-market-evolution---technavio-302284193.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 10/22/2024 | [**Sunoh.ai's 'Game-Changing' AI Scribe Solution Enables Beaumont Providers to Complete ...**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241022298362/en/Sunoh.ai%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98Game-Changing-AI-Scribe-Solution-Enables-Beaumont-Providers-to-Complete-Documentation-on-the-Same-Day) | [[Business Wire]] | | 10/14/2024 | [**Cogstate Expands Alzheimer's Disease Leadership with Appointment of Dr. Kaycee Sink, as ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cogstate-expands-alzheimers-disease-leadership-151400431.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 9/23/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2823929) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 9/2/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2823031) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 8/26/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2822727) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 8/13/2024 | [**Wearable Medical Device Technology and Global Markets Report 2024-2029: Rising Demand for Home Healthcare and Remote Monitoring, Growing Penetration of AI and Big Data - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240813538670/en/Wearable-Medical-Device-Technology-and-Global-Markets-Report-2024-2029-Rising-Demand-for-Home-Healthcare-and-Remote-Monitoring-Growing-Penetration-of-AI-and-Big-Data---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **American Geriatrics Society (AGS)**: A professional organization dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older adults through education, advocacy, and research. - **Dr. Lisa M. Walke**: Leader of the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program grant at the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on improving geriatric care access. - **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)**: A federal agency that administers the nation's major healthcare programs including Medicare, which is crucial for geriatric care. - **MedStar Health**: A healthcare provider collaborating on age-friendly initiatives to enhance senior care. - **Precision for Medicine**: A drug development and commercialization services provider focusing on precision medicine, with leadership experienced in geriatric care. - **Emory Integrated Memory Care**: Involved in the GUIDE initiative, focusing on health equity in memory care. - **UConn Health**: Participating in the GUIDE Model to enhance dementia care for Medicare beneficiaries. - **MedCerts**: An organization that has launched a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) eLearning program to address the shortage of trained healthcare personnel, particularly in geriatrics. - **Vitalic**: A newly launched geriatric behavioral health platform providing mental health support to older adults. - **James Morrison**: Family nurse practitioner at Beaumont Internal Medicine & Geriatric Associates, utilizing AI technology to enhance patient care. - **Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)**: A key player in healthcare policy, recently including frailty screening in hospital quality reporting programs. - **Apollo Hospitals**: A healthcare provider that has initiated home-based senior care programs in India, focusing on tailored care for the aging population. - **Northwell Health**: New York State's largest healthcare provider, hosting initiatives like the Aging Revolution Summit to address geriatric care. - **VNS Health**: A collaborator with Vitalic in developing the geriatric behavioral health care platform. - **TMA Solutions**: A healthcare technology company focusing on remote health monitoring and senior care solutions. - **AARP**: An organization advocating for the needs of older adults, promoting age-friendly solutions. - **Melissa L. Martin, MD**: Newly appointed leader of medical care at NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler, with extensive experience in post-acute care. - **Dr. Kaycee Sink**: Chief Medical Officer at Cogstate, leading clinical trial support for Alzheimer's disease and neurodegenerative disorders. - **National Institute on Aging (NIA)**: A part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that conducts and supports research on aging and the health of older adults. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Academic institutions and healthcare organizations**: Joint efforts to conduct research on geriatric care practices and improve training for healthcare professionals in geriatrics. - **Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program**: A $5 million grant aimed at enhancing access to geriatric care in eastern Pennsylvania, focusing on training providers and educating caregivers. - **Collaborations between healthcare technology companies and geriatric care facilities**: These partnerships aim to integrate technology solutions that enhance patient monitoring, telehealth services, and data management for elderly patients. - **Academic institutions partnering with healthcare providers**: These collaborations focus on research and development of innovative care models and technologies tailored for geriatric populations. - **TMA Solutions and healthcare providers**: Partnering to implement remote monitoring and telehealth solutions for elderly patients. - **Age-Friendly Health Systems movement**: A collaborative effort to improve care for older adults, recently achieving a milestone with the inclusion of an Age-Friendly Hospital Measure by CMS. - **Northwell Health and AARP**: Collaborating to promote innovative age-friendly solutions for seniors. - **Collaborations between healthcare providers and technology companies**: These partnerships aim to develop innovative solutions for managing chronic diseases prevalent in older adults, such as diabetes and heart disease. - **GUIDE Model**: An initiative involving 390 organizations to enhance dementia care for Medicare beneficiaries over eight years. - **Healthcare Providers and Technology Companies**: Companies are engaging in partnerships with healthcare providers to raise awareness about the benefits of stool management systems, particularly for the geriatric population. - **SHARE Network**: Received $5 million in federal funding to enhance training for healthcare professionals in managing aging-related issues, collaborating with various healthcare organizations. - **Vitalic and VNS Health**: Collaboration to develop a platform aimed at improving mental health outcomes for older adults. - **Curana Health and Care Initiatives**: Partnered to improve care quality in skilled nursing facilities, resulting in reduced falls and hospitalizations. - **Vitalic and Redesign Health**: Vitalic secured $4 million in seed funding from Redesign Health to enhance mental health care for older adults. - **Sensi.AI and BrightStar Care**: Collaborating to monitor seniors' well-being using audio technology. - **Netsmart and HealthPivots**: Acquisition to integrate advanced analytics into Netsmart's CareFabric platform. - **Hughes Holden Foundation and Columbia University**: Collaborating to enhance mental healthcare initiatives for marginalized communities, focusing on AI-based screening tools for mental health. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Geriatric Medicines Market Growth**: The global market for geriatric medicines is projected to grow from $153.2 billion in 2023 to $222.5 billion by 2030, driven by advancements in drug development and an aging population. - **Pharmacogenomics**: Integrating genetic insights into medication regimens to optimize treatment outcomes for older adults. - **Nursing Curriculum for Geriatric Care**: A new curriculum introduced to train nursing students in geriatric care, addressing the nursing shortage and improving long-term care. - **Age-Friendly Hospital Measure**: Mandates hospitals to implement protocols for timely transfer of older patients, based on the 4Ms Framework (What Matters, Medication, Mentation, Mobility). - **Telehealth services**: The rise of telehealth has transformed geriatric care by providing remote consultations, which is particularly beneficial for older adults with mobility issues. - **Telehealth for Geriatric Patients**: The rise of telehealth services has enabled better access to healthcare for older adults, particularly those with mobility issues or living in remote areas. - **Geriatric Behavioral Health Platform**: Vitalic's platform aims to provide targeted behavioral health services to seniors, addressing the high prevalence of untreated mental health issues. - **Telehealth and Remote Monitoring**: Technologies being integrated into geriatric care to support independent living for older adults while maintaining connections with healthcare providers. - **AGE SMART Program**: A program designed to improve care for older adults by training primary care providers and educating caregivers on aging-related topics. - **Frailty Screening**: The inclusion of frailty screening in hospital quality reporting programs emphasizes the need for personalized management strategies in geriatric care. - **Telehealth and AI in Geriatric Care**: AI is being utilized to diagnose age-related diseases, while telehealth solutions are enhancing access to care for the aging population. - **Artificial Intelligence (AI) in geriatrics**: AI applications are being developed to assist in diagnosing conditions, predicting health outcomes, and personalizing treatment plans for elderly patients. - **Artificial Intelligence in Geriatric Care**: AI applications are being developed to assist in diagnosing conditions, predicting health outcomes, and personalizing treatment plans for elderly patients. - **Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)**: A growing sector that enhances patient engagement and supports aging in place through real-time health data collection. - **Aging Revolution Summit**: An event hosted by Northwell Health to discuss innovations and new care models for geriatric patients. - **Telemedicine**: The rise of telemedicine has enhanced healthcare accessibility for the elderly, allowing remote consultations and minimizing the need for physical visits, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. - **Wearable Medical Devices**: Growth in wearable technology for health monitoring, particularly for chronic disease management among the elderly. - **Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring**: Increasing adoption of telehealth technologies and IoT-enabled medical devices to support elderly patients with chronic conditions. - **Wearable Health Technology**: Devices that monitor vital signs and health metrics in real-time, allowing for proactive management of chronic conditions common in older adults. - **Memory Care Innovation Program**: Recognizes professionals in cognitive care, emphasizing the importance of support for individuals with memory-related disorders. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Shortage of Geriatricians**: There is a significant shortage of certified geriatricians in the U.S., with only about 7,300 available to meet the needs of approximately 20,000 required. - **Data Privacy and Security**: With the increasing use of technology in geriatric care, there are significant concerns regarding the protection of sensitive health information of older adults. - **Data privacy and security**: With the increased use of technology in geriatric care, there are significant concerns regarding the protection of sensitive health information of older adults. - **Chronic Age-Related Diseases**: The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases among the elderly is placing a burden on healthcare systems, requiring advancements in prevention and treatment strategies. - **Workforce Shortages**: The U.S. healthcare system faces a decline in the number of healthcare professionals specializing in geriatrics, impacting care for the aging population. - **Ageist Biases in Healthcare**: Research indicates that ageist biases may prevent older patients from receiving necessary surgeries, highlighting the need for shared decision-making. - **Data Privacy**: Concerns over data privacy are driving the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) and other digital health technologies, particularly in the context of geriatric care. - **Healthcare Utilization and Costs**: The rising healthcare utilization and costs associated with chronic conditions in aging adults necessitate urgent attention. - **Healthcare Access for Seniors**: Ensuring adequate access to healthcare services for the aging population remains a significant challenge. - **Access to Care**: Limited access to healthcare services for elderly populations, especially in underserved regions. - **Quality of care**: Ensuring that technological solutions do not compromise the quality of personal care that older adults receive from healthcare providers. - **Rising Healthcare Costs**: Healthcare costs for elderly care are projected to rise over 40% by 2040, necessitating new payment models and resource allocation strategies. - **Mental Health Care Gap**: Approximately 63% of older adults with mental health challenges do not receive adequate care, highlighting the need for improved access. - **AI Bias**: Concerns regarding the underrepresentation of older adults in AI training datasets, leading to potential biases in diagnosis. - **Healthcare Accessibility**: Despite advancements, there remains hesitancy among the general population regarding the adoption of new healthcare technologies, which can hinder the effectiveness of initiatives aimed at the elderly. - **Regulatory Variations in RPM**: Challenges related to reimbursement policies and regulatory compliance in remote patient monitoring. - **Accessibility of Technology**: Many older adults may face challenges in accessing or using new technologies due to physical limitations or lack of digital literacy. - **Staffing Shortages**: The nursing home industry is facing challenges related to staffing levels, impacting the quality of care for older adults. - **Data Security and Integration**: Concerns regarding the security of patient data and the integration of new technologies into existing healthcare practices. ## Related Topics [[Geriatric Psychiatry]]; [[Internal Medicine]]