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What could healthcare systems of tomorrow look like worldwide? It is clear that there are considerable challenges to overcome. These include staff shortages, an ageing population, inadequate care in rural areas, outdated technologies, the high cost of medicines and demanding ESG requirements.

Comprehensive reforms and investments are therefore needed to create more efficient healthcare systems that can provide equitable and sustainable care for all.

The Healthcare Horizons publication provides practical recommendations on how industry leaders can future-proof their agenda. It focuses on the following points, among others:

Using technology wisely: Artificial intelligence and innovative data processing could make medical care more precise and efficient. Routine activities could also be automated so that staff can focus on individual patient needs.

Involve local communities: Communities and municipalities should be more involved in medical care, as they know best the specific local needs and challenges. Regional health centres could serve as points of contact for prevention and screening.

Make training more flexible: New approaches such as micro-certifications rely on short, targeted training courses so that professionals and lay people can quickly acquire specific skills. This makes healthcare staff more flexible and versatile.

Long-term planning: Instead of short-term crisis management, those responsible in the sector should focus on long-term strategies in order to be better prepared for future tasks. At the same time, they should invest now in flexible structures and preventative measures to make healthcare systems more resilient in the future. Otherwise, they will hardly be able to hold their own against the ongoing challenges.