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As baby boomers hit 65, startups helping older adults stay safe in their home

http://betakit.com/2012/11/10/as-baby-boomers-hit-65-startups-helping-older-adults-stay-safe-in-their-homes

Approximately 13 percent of the U.S. population is 65 years of age or older, and this number will only continue to grow since the baby boomer generation has started to turn 65. This growth does not come without serious implications for society, especially the healthcare system. Technology has the ability to help seniors by reducing social isolation, improving physical health and encouraging...

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Tech Companies Tackling Electronic Medical Records

http://betakit.com/2012/07/07/tech-companies-tackling-electronic-health-records

With nearly every aspect of life gone digital, it is perhaps odd that the healthcare system has been slow to follow suit. A study by the New England Journal of Medicine revealed that only 1.5 percent of hospitals surveyed had a comprehensive electronic health record (EHR) system in place, suggesting many health care facilities are still heavily relying on paper-based system.

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