Is Robotics a Potential Answer to America’s Looming Healthcare Crisis?
Abstract
Would you entrust a robot to take care of a family member’s healthcare needs?
While America’s aging population is not as great as Japan’s (13 percent vs. 23 percent over 65 years old) [CIA 2011], many futurists are studying Japan’s utilization of advanced technology to provide practical healthcare solutions. I interviewed Robert Romasco, an executive whose experience includes Fortune 500 C-suite roles in a number of industries (healthcare, financial services and retail). Bob, a graduate of the Harvard Business School, also serves on the Board of Directors for AARP.
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