As we step into 2025, the healthcare landscape is poised for transformation, particularly at the intersection of AgeTech and long-term care. Shifts in federal and legislative leadership will influence the regulatory environment, workforce dynamics, and funding structures, all of which are critical to ensuring equitable and effective care for aging populations. Meanwhile, advancements in AI and health technologies are creating new opportunities to deliver personalized, patient-centered care.
This year, we’re exploring the key trends shaping long-term care and AgeTech, from regulatory shifts to innovations in AI-driven care solutions and patient-first practices.
- Leadership transitions in Federal and Legislative branches will influence regulatory environment and workforce dynamics: The regulatory landscape is expected to shift, with potential changes to Medicaid funding and reimbursement models and the nursing home minimum staffing mandate. Changes in Medicaid reimbursement in particular may affect access to assisted living facilities particularly for rural and low-income populations. Recruiting and retaining staff will continue to be a challenge with an anticipated shortage of 20M healthcare workers in the long-term care industry by 2040.
- AI and Health-Wellness Technologies will drive personalized care solutions: AI and machine learning are being used to create personalized care plans and predictive analytics to anticipate the needs of older adults and assist in diagnosis and treatment planning. Meanwhile connected health devices are allowing healthcare providers to monitor patients remotely in real time, enabling timely interventions and reducing hospital readmissions. Other digital and virtual health platforms are helping patients better manage chronic conditions and enabling access to care from home by integrating with electronic health records.
- New practices are placing patients and residents at the center of care: There is a growing movement to implement practices that surface what matters most to patients and residents ranging from surveys to ongoing conversations to resident councils. These low-resource, low to no-cost initiatives help staff and administrators better understand patient and resident priorities and daily lived experiences, further enabling personalized and culturally competent care. When it comes to implementing technology, particularly AI, across a facility, understanding patients and residents’ perspectives can prevent discrimination and ensure equitable access to care.
At NJII Healthcare, our mission is to accelerate technology, foster innovation, and develop the healthcare workforce. Stay tuned for announcements of new service and program offerings across our Healthcare, AI, and LDI initiatives that will benefit long-term care, behavioral health, acute care, and beyond.
Links:
2025 LTPAC Regulatory Changes to Track | Activated Insights
Health Tech Predictions for 2025: Integrated Care and AI Revolution | HealthPoint
Stay Ahead in 2025: Key Insights for Healthcare Leaders – Synsormed