Generation next: Millennials and the impact of healthcare technology

Growing up surrounded by technology, the so-called millennial generation has already developed new innovations for the slow-to-evolve healthcare system. Out of all the advances the generation has brought, what are the ones that have had the biggest impact on improving the healthcare space?

Telehealth, social media communications, mobile apps and wearables, all brought brought in by millennials, top the list of most significant devices to enter the healthcare field. The impact of the next generation of innovations and devices they create is bringing care into a quicker, more effective realm.

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Cara Livernois, News Writer

Cara joined TriMed Media in 2016 and is currently a Senior Writer for Clinical Innovation & Technology. Originating from Detroit, Michigan, she holds a Bachelors in Health Communications from Grand Valley State University.

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