News Summary

• By 2030, approximately one in every six people across the globe is expected to be 60 or older.
• An aging population means there will likely be a greater need for both routine and emergency medical services.
• At the same time, the healthcare industry is facing a serious shortage of qualified workers.
• With fewer nurses available to care for an increasing number of patients, existing staff members may face heavier workloads, longer hours, and greater pressure.
• One potential solution is to improve the infrastructure and technology that healthcare workers rely on every day.