Global Scans · Health · Weekly Summary

• [New] The 2030s will witness healthcare's digital transformation reaching maturity, with artificial intelligence becoming the central nervous system of medical practice. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] GenAI adoption in the integration of artificial intelligence in diagnostic processes is anticipated to involve generative AI (GenAI) tools, such as IBM Watson Health, analyzing one million scans per day by 2025. HotBot
• [New] Digital health services could save the U.S. healthcare system $46 billion annually by reducing unnecessary visits and enabling early intervention. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Trend: Policy analysts warn that new FDA oversight of health AI tools could reshape how developers integrate diverse data sources into EHRs and patient facing apps. Ataira
• [New] The Asia Pacific region is expected to witness the highest growth, fueled by the increasing burden of musculoskeletal disorders and improving healthcare infrastructure. Direct Market Insights
• [New] Genomic medicine will become mainstream within the decade. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] By 2025, most developed healthcare systems will have integrated AI diagnostics into routine care, with developing nations following by 2030. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Climate change is already fueling a global health emergency, killing more than half a million people each year through extreme heat and threatening hospitals worldwide. UN News
• [New] Climate change, regarded as this century's biggest threat to global health, is anticipated to result in more than 250,000 fatalities each year by 2050 due to heat-related illnesses, malaria, malnutrition, and diarrheal diseases. BioMed Central
• [New] In 2025, key trends in healthcare access underscore the expansion of telehealth services, which are projected to account for 40% of all patient visits according to McKinsey. HotBot
• [New] Regulators would be given new powers to designate critical suppliers to sectors such as healthcare or water, meaning firms that supply diagnostic services to the NHS or chemicals to water utilities could be required to meet minimum security standards. New Civil Engineer
• [New] The expansion of telehealth services and patient monitoring in 2025 will emphasize equity, driven by federal mandates that require at least 30% of services to target underserved rural and women's health populations using wearable devices. HotBot
• [New] Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 has earmarked $65 billion for healthcare transformation, while the UAE is emerging as a global medical tourism hub, expected to welcome 500,000+ health travelers annually by 2025. ETHealthworld.com
• [New] CVS Health plans to invest $20 billion in technology over the next 10 years to deliver a more consumer-centric health experience by improving interoperability of health tech systems. American Hospital Association
• [New] The workforce landscape facing health technology companies in 2025 is both challenging and full of opportunity. Talencio
• [New] The AI company, which launched ChatGPT, has tremendous opportunity in the healthcare sector given that consumers are increasingly seeking medical help from AI rather than Google. MM+M - Medical Marketing and Media
• [New] Over 70 million Americans will use remote patient monitoring by 2025, which will help ensure better health outcomes. Cliniqon
• [New] The next decade will be defined by the pervasive integration of artificial intelligence and the systematic decentralization of healthcare delivery. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• [New] By the 2040s, healthcare will have transformed from a reactive system to a proactive, predictive, and deeply personalized ecosystem. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• [New] Over the coming decades, healthcare will evolve into a proactive, predictive, and deeply personalized system that extends far beyond treating disease to enhancing human potential itself. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• [New] By 2050, the hottest refugee camps could face nearly 200 days of extreme heat stress per year, with serious risks to health and survival. UN News
• [New] The loss of US bilateral health aid is projected to result in an additional 2.5 million pediatric TB cases and 340,000 pediatric TB deaths in LMICs between 2025 and 2034, compared to pre-2025 funding levels. EATG

Last updated: 21 November 2025