By CATIE PAUL Science & Technology Editor
By SABRINA CHEN For The News-Letter
By SARI AMIEL Science & Technology Editor
In an era where the Affordable Care Act has enabled more than 16.4 million uninsured Americans to gain healthcare coverage, there has been a concomitant rise in the demand for higher quality care. Hospitals are being held more accountable for the outcomes of patients, especially those 65 and older who would benefit from a more coordinated healthcare system.