About The Book
About the Book
Healthcare A System In Crisis
‘Healthcare: A System in CRISIS’ provides a comprehensive examination of healthcare challenges and solutions as the baby boomer generation creates unprecedented demands on the system. By 2030, older adults will comprise more than 20% of the population in the U.S. and Canada, requiring innovative approaches to care delivery.
Co-authors Joe Gottwald II and Bill Adams Jr. explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning can revolutionize healthcare in retirement living, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. The book balances technological innovation with ethical considerations, emphasizing data privacy, fair AI application, and maintaining human oversight in healthcare decisions.
The 28-chapter book covers critical topics including the evolution of AI in healthcare, pandemic impacts on medical facilities, identified risks in retirement communities, and strategies for improved resident care. The authors address practical challenges such as staffing shortages driven by an aging population, rising operational costs, and changing resident expectations for personalized, technology-integrated care.
Key sections examine telemedicine adoption during COVID-19, regulatory compliance, environmental sustainability, legal considerations, and the role of chatbots and companion robots in healthcare settings. The book includes cognitive training programs for seniors and detailed looks at daily healthcare operations and documentation requirements.
Written for healthcare leaders, administrators, facility operators, and policymakers, the book provides actionable strategies for implementing existing tools and innovations. The authors emphasize community engagement, intergenerational programs, and building systems that support both healthcare workers and residents.
Why Read It
Healthcare A System In Crisis
‘Healthcare: A System in CRISIS’ provides essential insights for anyone involved in healthcare delivery, particularly those serving aging populations. The book offers practical solutions for real challenges facing healthcare facilities today, from staffing shortages to technology integration.
Healthcare administrators and facility operators will find actionable strategies for implementing AI and machine learning to improve efficiency, enhance resident care, and reduce operational burdens. The book demonstrates how technology can support staff rather than replace human connection in caregiving.
Policymakers and healthcare leaders gain understanding of regulatory considerations, ethical implications, and legal frameworks necessary for responsible AI adoption. The authors balance innovation with maintaining care quality and protecting resident rights.
Medical professionals, nurses, and caregivers learn how emerging technologies can assist their daily work, from documentation efficiency to safety monitoring, allowing more time for direct patient interaction.