Global Scans · Health · Weekly Summary

• [New] Worldwide AI spending will surpass $1 trillion in 2025, fueled by investments in AI infrastructure, data centers and research, with a significant portion dedicated to medicine and biosecurity. Mobihealthnews
• [New] 2026 will be a decisive M&A year as EHRs, HIEs, and population-health vendors absorb adjacent assets to offer broader, AI-enhanced platforms. Signify Research
• [New] Patient experiences go up - 2025 will be a year for testing experience innovations for patients and clinicians alike in healthcare. Qualtrics
• [New] 2025 will be another year to stay focused on longer-term growth trends, like artificial intelligence and energy transition, as well as rapid innovation in sectors like healthcare. UK - EN - Institutional
• [New] A quick and easy breath test could mean new hope in the early detection of pancreatic cancer, and medical experts say it could be the biggest breakthrough in the fight against the deadly disease in half a century. New York Post
• [New] Antimicrobial resistance is projected to cause 10 million deaths annually by 2050 if left unaddressed, posing a severe threat to global health and modern medicine. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] With major awards in Texas transportation and water, Nevada aviation, California healthcare, and Upper Midwest AI infrastructure, delivery teams that can combine sector specialization with digital execution and supply chain foresight will outperform into 2027. Rhumbix
• [New] With over 271 active or planned AI use cases reported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in 2024 and a projected 70% increase in 2025, the need for oversight, risk management, and compliance has never been greater. Censinet
• [New] 2025's Pharmacy Forecast helps translate emerging opportunities into actionable strategies to safeguard patients, stabilize finances, and strengthen health systems. Yahoo Finance Singapore
• [New] Annually, AI-driven remote patient monitoring will likely save $200 billion worth of the healthcare industry by 2028. nimbleappgenie
• [New] In 2025, a new paradigm is taking over: preventive healthcare - a proactive approach that prioritizes identifying risks early, building healthier habits, and catching warning signs before they turn into chronic conditions. Wayjet
• [New] The healthcare innovation sector enters 2026 with more realistic expectations, clearer regulatory pathways, and capital concentrated around proven business models. Health Tech World
• [New] As we enter 2026, health technology appears poised to shift from experimentation to integration. Health Tech World
• [New] Not all clinical studies involving digital health technology will require FDA review: only clinical investigations of significant risk devices require FDA approval of an IDE application. JD Supra
• [New] Global health insurance costs are projected to rise 10.3% in 2026, following increases of 10% in 2025 and 9.5% in 2024. Insurance Business
• [New] In the US, healthcare costs are forecast at 9.6% in 2026, slightly below 2025 but above 2024 levels. Insurance Business
• [New] An ageing population and a higher prevalence of chronic and complex conditions are expected to support further increases in healthcare and insurance costs in 2026 and beyond. Insurance Business
• [New] Health organizations including the American Heart Association and World Health Organization still deem seed oils safe in moderation, while research on risks from oxidation and high omega-6 intake remains mixed. NYU Langone News
• [New] As the United States trails in rankings of health care systems of developed nations, value-based care could improve patient outcomes, but might not smooth out administrative efficiency. Medical Economics
• [New] An already strained NHS will feel that considerably and will have to increasingly shift its services towards geriatric, dementia and palliative care over maternity and paediatrics and labour shortages could hit the healthcare sector particularly hard. Royal London Asset Management
• [New] In the U.S., the implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add further complexity, with private healthcare services becoming essential to providing support where public provision falls short. Aon
• [New] AI will disrupt nearly every aspect of health care delivery in the coming years. Countercurrents
• [New] The Association of American Medical Colleges has estimated a shortage of 86,000 physicians by 2036. AJMC

Last updated: 19 December 2025