By Karen Honey, PhD

By 2050, the U.S. population above age 65 is projected to increase from one-seventh to one-fifth of the total population.  The Hispanic 65+ demographic is projected to follow suit, growing from 7 to 20%  during the same period. 

If you want to see what role technology will play in the future of healthcare, look no further than the Hispanic market. This is where the U.S. demographic shift meets the great technological shift. Hispanics not only represent future growth and innovation for the healthcare industry, they’re outpacing the rest of the country as early adopters of new technology and changing the very way that healthcare is being accessed. From smartphones and social media to their local pharmacist and retail outlets, Hispanics are skipping the doctor and getting their medical advice elsewhere – hoping to save themselves and their families big money in the process. 

Our nation’s adolescents are becoming increasingly diverse, and this trend will continue in the decades to come.

By Selena Hill, Latin Post