Why This Matters Now
This problem is becoming existential for hospitals. The U.S. population is aging rapidly. By 2030, all Baby Boomers will be 65 or older, creating unprecedented demand for post-acute care. At the same time, regulatory and market headwinds threaten to drive already razor-thin margins into the red. Hospitals need to do more with less, and they can't afford inefficient discharge processes that keep beds occupied.