DiMe, 20+ partners launch effort to help older adults

The Digital Medicine Society launched a new initiative — it seeks to establish a roadmap for how technology can support older adults who want to age safely at home. The project will bring together health systems, home health agencies and tech companies to develop products, policy guidance and case studies for scalable home care.

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Top Story DiMe, 20+ Partners Launch New Effort to Help Older Adults Age in Place The Digital Medicine Society launched a new initiative — it seeks to establish a roadmap for how technology can support older adults who want to age safely at home. The project will bring together health systems, home health agencies and tech companies to develop products, policy guidance and case studies for scalable home care. Sponsored Advance Your Career – And The Future Of Healthcare Presented by The Ohio State University with Ohio State's online Master of Healthcare Innovation. This fully online program blends healthcare leadership, business insight and innovation strategies so you can drive change across hospital, pharmaceutical, insurance organizations and beyond. Ready to lead and redesign health systems? Learn More

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