By Layla Belcadi, USC Davis School of Gerontology Intern at Pallas Care
Attending the HIMSS25 Global Health Conference was an exciting and eye-opening experience. As a student studying aging and an intern at Pallas Care, I had the unique opportunity to explore how emerging health technologies are shaping the future of care. The event brought together thought leaders, innovators, and companies from across the healthcare ecosystem—all focused on advancing how we deliver and experience care.
One of the most memorable highlights for me was seeing Microsoft’s Dragon Copilot in action. This AI-powered clinical assistant helps reduce the administrative burden on healthcare providers by generating documentation and supporting clinical decision-making. Watching it operate in real time made me think about how similar technologies could be adapted for the home care environment. What if caregivers and family members could benefit from intelligent tools that reduce stress, track care tasks, and enable faster communication with healthcare professionals?
The exhibit hall was full of innovative solutions—from remote patient monitoring to advanced communication platforms and secure data-sharing tools. These tools may have been developed for hospitals or clinics, but many of them have strong potential in the senior care space. Older adults often manage multiple chronic conditions and depend on care teams that include both professionals and loved ones. Tools that streamline information sharing or detect early signs of health changes could be transformative when applied in a home care context.
My academic background in gerontology shapes how I view technology. I’m trained to think critically about the physical, emotional, and social needs of older adults. HIMSS25 confirmed for me that the most effective health tech solutions are the ones designed with real people in mind—not just providers, but patients and their families too. At Pallas Care, we’re constantly exploring how we can use these new tools to create a more personal, responsive care experience. Whether it’s a simple app to improve caregiver coordination or a more complex AI tool for monitoring health trends, the goal is the same: to support the human connection at the heart of caregiving.
What stood out most during HIMSS25 is how health tech is starting to intersect with what some call “age tech”—technology designed specifically to meet the needs of older adults. At Pallas Care, we believe the future of senior care lies at the crossroads of these two domains. By combining the power of innovative technologies with human-centered design, we’re building care models that not only solve problems, but do so with empathy, respect, and dignity. As a young professional just starting my career in aging services, I’m proud to be part of a company that sees technology not as a replacement for care, but as a powerful tool to enhance it.
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