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This is part two of a four-part series focused on the healthcare industry and the major trends shaping its future. You can find the first part here.
The U.S. is in the midst of a historic demographic shift that will undoubtedly transform the healthcare industry. Welcome to the “Silver Tsunami,” in which more than 11,000 Americans turn 65 every day. By 2050, that number is expected to rise by nearly 50%, with older adults making up 23% of the total population—up from 17% today.
Even more striking: the number of Americans living past 100 is projected to quadruple.