On the road with Pat Tarnowski, OneStep Chief Commercial Officer.
After a week participating as speaker and attendee at four healthcare and healthtech events (NARA, Advion, AHCA/NCAL, and HLTH), Pat shares his thoughts on the future of healthcare and technology. One thing is clear: Senior care is entering a new era, one defined by data, accountability, and measurable outcomes.
At the Crossroads of Senior Living, Digital Health and AI
Between October 15-22, 2025, it was a week of intensive discussions and observations at NARA, Advion, AHCA/NCAL, and HLTH events that underscored a clear theme: digital health is no longer a supplementary feature. It is rapidly becoming an indispensable cornerstone for senior living care, outcome evaluations, and value-based frameworks.
At HLTH, AI and emerging technology took center stage. Across the exhibit hall and sessions, it was evident that sensor-based mobility tracking, predictive analytics, and continuous monitoring are moving from pilots into operations.
In senior care, providers are shifting from “we should” to “we must” when it comes to adopting digital tools that improve safety and efficiency.
At NARA and the Advion/AHCA meetings, the message was consistent: value-based payment models in post-acute and senior living are accelerating.
Providers now need to demonstrate measurable functional outcomes, reduce falls, and report data more frequently and accurately. This creates real opportunity for digital platforms that help operators meet new quality and reimbursement requirements.
At a HLTH reception I attended, more than fifty young companies and founders filled the room with genuine energy and optimism. The collaboration and creativity across the industry were impressive.
Many are finding real traction and proving that digital health can, and is thriving in complex markets like senior living and post-acute care. Creating new categories is never easy, but it’s happening — and the progress is real.
As the industry shifts towards digital reporting and mobility-based outcomes, OneStep's technology is perfectly aligned with this evolving landscape.
Senior care operators, rehab partners, and payers are increasingly looking for objective, continuous gait and mobility data to drive decisions and measure impact. This moment creates a clear opportunity to help them meet new expectations with confidence and clarity.
Bringing together senior living, digital health, AI, and value-based care will always involve complexity. Yet many organizations are no longer waiting for perfect conditions — they’re piloting, measuring, and building frameworks that will define the next generation of care delivery.
Final Thoughts: Digital health is transforming senior care faster than ever.
As reporting rules tighten and technology advances, the most successful leaders will be those who turn mobility data into measurable outcomes that not only support business growth, but more importantly the quality of life for their patients.
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