# Geriatric Psychiatry * **Definition:** A subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders in older adults, addressing the unique psychological, social, and biological aspects of aging. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Geriatric Psychiatry ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Geriatric Psychiatry**, for healthcare technology leaders * 1.1K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 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]] | | 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]] | | 12/18/2024 | [**Rethinking Medical Director Services: A Strategic Imperative for SNFs**](https://skillednursingnews.com/2024/12/rethinking-medical-director-services-a-strategic-imperative-for-snfs/) | [[Skilled Nursing News]] | | 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]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**Rachel Rhodes, D.O. Joins TeleMed2U as National Director of Behavioral Health Services**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20241216138656/rachel-rhodes-do-joins-telemed2u-as-national-director-of-behavioral-health-services) | [[Morningstar]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**Rachel Rhodes, D.O. Joins TeleMed2U as National Director of Behavioral Health Services**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rachel-rhodes-d-o-joins-150000870.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]] | | 11/8/2024 | [**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]] | | 11/7/2024 | [**T-Neuro Pharma Welcomes Renowned Alzheimer's Researcher Dr. Jeffrey Cummings as ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/t-neuro-pharma-welcomes-renowned-alzheimers-researcher-dr-jeffrey-cummings-as-chair-of-scientific-advisory-board-302298067.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 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]] | | 10/16/2024 | [**Telerehabilitation Systems Market to Expand by USD 532.9 Million (2024-2028), Driven by Chronic Disease Rise and AI Influence - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/telerehabilitation-systems-market-to-expand-by-usd-532-9-million-2024-2028-driven-by-chronic-disease-rise-and-ai-influence---technavio-302276802.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 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]] | | 8/12/2024 | [**Audio Highlights**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2822137) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 8/5/2024 | [**CMS Adds Age-Friendly Hospital Measure to Inpatient Payment System**](https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/policy-value-based-care/value-based-care-quality-measurement/news/55130871/cms-adds-age-friendly-hospital-measure-to-inpatient-payment-system) | [[Healthcare Innovation]] | | 7/19/2024 | [**Pulse Oximetry Market size is set to grow by USD 1.18 billion from 2024-2028, Increasing ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pulse-oximetry-market-size-is-set-to-grow-by-usd-1-18-billion-from-2024-2028--increasing-prevalence-of-chronic-respiratory-diseases-to-boost-the-market-growth-technavio-302200568.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 7/11/2024 | [**Adapting healthcare for a growing and aging global population - The Peninsula Qatar**](https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/opinion/11/07/2024/adapting-healthcare-for-a-growing-and-aging-global-population) | thepeninsulaqatar.com | | 7/9/2024 | [**Details Emerge About Participants in Dementia Alternative Payment Model**](https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/policy-value-based-care/alternative-payment-models/news/55094332/details-emerge-about-participants-in-dementia-alternative-payment-model) | [[Healthcare Innovation]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP)**: A professional organization dedicated to the mental health of older adults, providing resources, education, and advocacy for geriatric psychiatry. - **UF Health**: A healthcare provider in Florida that is expanding its psychiatry residency program to increase the number of psychiatrists, particularly in geriatric psychiatry. - **NYU Grossman School of Medicine**: Offers fellowship programs in geriatric medicine and palliative care, training physicians to improve care for older adults. - **Columbia University**: Conducting research on AI-based screening tools for mental health, particularly in geriatric populations. - **Vitalic**: A newly launched geriatric behavioral health platform providing mental health support to older adults. - **TeleMed2U**: A telemedicine platform focused on improving access to high-quality behavioral health treatment, particularly for geriatric patients. - **MedStar Health**: A healthcare provider collaborating on innovative solutions for geriatric care. - **MedCerts**: An organization offering eLearning programs aimed at addressing the shortage of trained healthcare personnel, including specialized training in geriatrics. - **Emory Integrated Memory Care**: Involved in the GUIDE initiative focusing on health equity in memory care. - **National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)**: A federal agency that conducts and supports research on mental disorders, including those affecting older adults. - **UConn Health**: Participating in the GUIDE Model to enhance dementia care for Medicare beneficiaries. - **University of Chicago Medicine's SHARE Network**: A network that enhances training for healthcare professionals in managing aging-related issues, particularly dementia care. - **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)**: A federal agency that administers the nation's major healthcare programs, including those that cover mental health services for older adults. - **Northwell Health**: New York State's largest healthcare provider, hosting initiatives like the Aging Revolution Summit to address geriatric healthcare. - **Institute of Mental Health (IMH)**: Collaborated with Taggle to develop the Play2Care app for dementia caregiver training. - **AARP**: An organization advocating for age-friendly solutions to improve the lives of older adults. - **BrainCheck**: A digital cognitive health platform that provides tools for cognitive assessment and care planning, particularly for Alzheimer's and related dementias. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Collaboration between AAGP and NIMH**: Joint initiatives to promote research and awareness of mental health issues in the geriatric population. - **Healthcare technology companies and geriatric psychiatry practices**: Partnerships to develop telehealth solutions that enhance access to mental health services for the elderly. - **Partnerships with technology companies**: Collaborations aimed at developing telehealth solutions for geriatric psychiatric care. - **AAGP and NIMH**: Collaborate on research initiatives to improve mental health outcomes for older adults. - **Vitalic and VNS Health**: Collaborated to develop a geriatric behavioral health care platform that integrates telehealth and personalized outreach. - **UF Health and Lutheran Services**: Plan to assess community needs and develop outpatient and partial hospitalization programs to enhance mental health services. - **GUIDE Model**: Involves 390 organizations, including UConn Health and Emory Integrated Memory Care, to improve dementia care. - **SHARE Network and Healthcare Organizations**: Collaborating to provide training and resources on aging-related concerns, helping clinics achieve age-friendly certification. - **Cogstate and biopharmaceutical leaders**: Partnerships aimed at enhancing clinical trial designs and cognitive assessments for Alzheimer's therapeutics. - **Northwell Health and Various Stakeholders**: Engages with healthcare professionals and stakeholders to foster age-friendly conversations and solutions. - **Iris Telehealth Collaborations**: Works with various healthcare providers to improve the efficiency and quality of behavioral health services. - **Play2Care App**: Developed through collaboration between IMH and Taggle to enhance caregiver training for dementia. - **Vitalic Funding**: Secured $4 million in seed funding from Redesign Health and VNS Health to improve mental health outcomes for older adults. - **eClinicalWorks and Beaumont Internal Medicine & Geriatric Associates**: Collaboration to implement Sunoh.ai, an AI scribe technology that reduces documentation time for healthcare providers. - **TeleMed2U and Health Plans**: Collaborating to improve member connections to specialized care and reduce wait times for treatment. - **Sensi.AI and Home Care Providers**: Collaborates with major home care providers like BrightStar Care and Visiting Angels to enhance care for seniors. - **Hicuity Health and MUSC Health**: Collaboration to enhance tele-ICU services, improving patient outcomes through remote monitoring. - **Hughes Holden Foundation and Columbia University**: Funding research to develop AI-based tools for early detection of mental health issues in marginalized communities. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Telepsychiatry**: The use of telehealth technologies to provide psychiatric care to older adults, improving access to services. - **Pharmacogenomics**: Integrating genetic insights into medication management for older adults to optimize treatment outcomes. - **Integrated care models**: Efforts to combine mental health services with primary care to provide holistic treatment for older patients. - **Integrated Care Models**: Efforts to combine mental health services with primary care to provide holistic treatment for older adults. - **Geriatric Behavioral Health Platform**: Vitalic's platform aims to improve health outcomes and reduce costs for Medicare Advantage plans by providing targeted behavioral health services. - **Federal Funding for Geriatric Training**: The SHARE Network received $5 million in federal funding to enhance training for healthcare professionals in managing aging-related issues. - **Telemedicine Growth**: The increasing adoption of telemedicine platforms like TeleMed2U to address barriers in accessing behavioral health services for the aging population. - **AI in Mental Health**: The use of AI to create screening tools for early detection of mental health issues, particularly in geriatric populations. - **AI in Geriatric Care**: Innovations like AI-powered scribe technology and cognitive assessments are being utilized to improve the quality of care for geriatric patients. - **GUIDE Model**: Aims to provide comprehensive care for nearly 7 million Americans living with dementia, projected to double by 2060. - **Aging Revolution Summit**: Hosted by Northwell Health to discuss new therapeutics and support for family caregivers. - **Telehealth Integration**: Vitalic's hybrid care model combines telehealth with in-person outreach to improve access and satisfaction for geriatric patients. - **Digital mental health tools**: Development of mobile apps and online platforms designed to support mental health management in older adults. - **Telehealth and Remote Monitoring**: Technological advancements are enhancing long-term care services, particularly for the aging population. - **Telemedicine**: The rise of telemedicine has improved healthcare accessibility for older adults, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, facilitating remote consultations. - **Digital Mental Health Tools**: Development of apps and platforms aimed at monitoring mental health and providing therapeutic resources for seniors. - **Age-Friendly Health Systems**: Incorporating the 4Ms Framework to enhance care for older adults, including a new hospital measure for timely patient transfer. - **Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)**: RPM technologies are expanding, integrating IoT devices and telemedicine applications to enhance patient engagement and support aging in place. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Access to care**: Barriers such as transportation, mobility issues, and lack of awareness about available services hinder access to geriatric psychiatric care. - **Workforce Shortages**: The healthcare system faces shortages of professionals trained in geriatric psychiatry, impacting care delivery. - **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 an aging population. - **Access to Care**: The need for targeted care solutions for vulnerable groups, including the elderly, to address mental health challenges. - **Stigma around mental health in older adults**: Many seniors may be reluctant to seek help due to societal stigma, impacting treatment rates. - **Resource Allocation**: Limited resources for geriatric care require strategic allocation and innovative financing solutions. - **Aging Population**: The growing elderly population presents challenges in managing chronic diseases and necessitates innovative care models to meet their needs. - **Budget Constraints**: Healthcare organizations face significant budget constraints, making it challenging to implement innovative solutions for geriatric care. - **Mental Health Support Gaps**: Approximately 63% of older adults with mental health challenges do not receive adequate care. - **Stigma around mental health**: Persistent stigma associated with mental health issues in older adults, which can hinder treatment seeking. - **Access to Long-Term Care**: There are significant gaps in infrastructure and access to long-term care services for the aging population, particularly in rural areas. - **Shortage of Providers**: Over 10 million residents in Florida live in areas lacking sufficient psychiatrists, highlighting the urgent need for improved mental health services. - **Data Privacy**: Concerns regarding data privacy and security are prevalent as healthcare systems increasingly adopt digital solutions and EHRs. - **Staffing Shortages**: The home care sector is experiencing staffing shortages, necessitating innovative technology solutions to enhance care. - **Provider Burnout**: Healthcare providers face significant documentation stress, which can lead to burnout; technologies like Sunoh.ai aim to alleviate this issue. - **Data Security**: Concerns regarding unauthorized access and data breaches as digital health services expand. ## Related Topics [[Geriatric Medicine]]