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leverage their understanding of the data and then collaborate with field teams to formulate strategies.”
What matters is not the dashboard itself, but the ability to act on what it reveals. As Meridian looks ahead, technology is becoming less about reporting and more about communication.“ We need innovation that isn’ t gimmicky. The real revolution in healthcare is immediate, accurate communication. We need tech that facilitates coordination of care from all disciplines so the community can immediately interface with the PCP, ancillary services, pharmacy, family, POA and anyone else within the resident’ s universe that they deem necessary to have knowledge.”
Kacy sees opportunities to accelerate that level of connectivity beyond the US. At the same time, Kacy’ s years in hospice continue to influence how he thinks about the broader healthcare landscape. As senior living costs
rise, he remains focused on access.“ Senior living is predominantly a private-pay world. I believe the most recent National Investment Center for Senior Housing & Care data indicates that the average monthly rent is just shy of $ 7,000 blended across assisted living and memory care. There’ s no Medicare lifeline, and I wonder if the average American can afford this. So, for me, the broader question of healthcare really is access.”
Therefore, cost is a concern guiding Meridian’ s efforts to bring medical clinics directly into its communities, creating closer connections among housing, healthcare, and ongoing support. For Kacy, the next phase of senior living will depend on stronger communication, deeper family engagement, and a willingness to keep evolving alongside the people operators serve. ■
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