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By 2030, people over the age of 65 in the US will outnumber those under 18. That’s in part because people are living longer, in a testament to modern medicine. But are health systems and social programs equipped to support so many seniors at the same time? Bloomberg reporter Priya Anand tells the story of a tech startup that’s trying to fill part of the void in senior care — and the challenges it’s facing. Health economist Jonathan Skinner also joins to discuss what the US needs to do in order to meet the needs of aging Baby Boomers.
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