Most of us know an aging family member, friend or neighbor who’s had a bad fall, and unfortunately some of these tumbles have likely resulted in serious harm—hip, spinal, pelvic fractures or head injuries. These falls often lead to hospitalization, serious surgeries or even worse. 

But did you know falling among those over 65 is seen not just as an unfortunate symptom of aging but as a major—and often preventable— public health crisis?  In fact, falls are the leading cause of death...

We're very excited about an announcement we're making tomorrow... that Care Technology Systems is partnering with a global company whose sole mission is to make wireless technology work effectively for medical device manufacturers.

Qualcomm Life, Inc., is based in San Diego, CA and for years has been a leader in wireless technology.  Their 2net Platform is quite innovative in how it captures and securely delivers medical device data to integrated databases.  It will provide our...

CARE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS NAMES HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE TO BOARD

Nashvillian Phil Hertik joins healthcare/aging-in-place company

NASHVILLE, Tenn., (August 20, 2012) -- Veteran healthcare executive Phil Hertik has been named today to the Board of Directors of Care Technology Systems, Inc., a Nashville-based start-up that has developed innovative technology for the aging-in-place industry.

Phil Hertik, Founder and former Chairman of Windsor Health Group, works as a strategic partner to early stage...

Chris Silva wrote a nice piece on Care and specifically our CEO, Robert Hendrick in the journal. The article focuses on Robert’s history of helping get technology and healthcare startups going.

Chris then describes Robert’s transition from helping to lead successful local healthcare company, Change Healthcare Corp., to working with founder, Jim Anderson, to help get Care Technology funded in 2012.

Silva also describes how Care’s passive monitoring and data-gathering processes will play a role...

We’re very happy to announce that Robert Hendrick has joined Care Technology Systems as our CEO!

We’re excited to have Robert join us. His deep experience in both health care and startups, as well as his keen understanding for marketing new innovations to clients, is ideal as we continue to expand our product’s and company’s footprint.

Read more at the Nashville Business Journal.