Search Tag: health equity
2025 07 Nov
Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) capture symptoms, function and quality of life directly from those receiving care, yet they remain marginal in clinical workflows and AI development. Despite advances such as electronic collection and Computerised Adaptive Testing, most systems still depend on fixed questionnaires and unidimensional scoring, which...Read more
2025 07 Nov
Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) capture symptoms, function and quality of life directly from those receiving care, yet they remain marginal in clinical workflows and AI development. Despite advances such as electronic collection and Computerised Adaptive Testing, most systems still depend on fixed questionnaires and unidimensional scoring, which...Read more
2025 06 Oct
Interest in whole-person, integrative care continues to rise across health systems, with many leaders reporting benefits for patients, providers and population health. A recent global survey of clinicians, clinical leaders and executives indicates that most organisations now offer at least some integrative services and that demand aligns closely...Read more
2025 22 Aug
The digital health industry is rapidly developing new self-care apps and tools, but many digital self-care solutions add complexity, increase inequity or fail to scale. Patients need smarter, integrated care rather than just more dashboards. The study redefines digital self-care as a strategic infrastructure challenge rather than merely a tech opportunity....Read more
2025 12 Aug
Artificial intelligence is increasingly integral to healthcare, offering advancements in diagnostics, treatment recommendations and resource allocation. However, without deliberate safeguards, AI can perpetuate and even deepen health inequities, particularly for marginalised populations. Biases embedded in electronic health record data risk reinforcing...Read more
2025 12 Aug
Artificial intelligence is increasingly integral to healthcare, offering advancements in diagnostics, treatment recommendations and resource allocation. However, without deliberate safeguards, AI can perpetuate and even deepen health inequities, particularly for marginalised populations. Biases embedded in electronic health record data risk reinforcing...Read more
2025 28 Jul
With the ongoing transformation of healthcare systems, the ethical imperative to ensure fairness and equity has never been more urgent. While digital innovations offer vast potential—from telemedicine to AI-assisted diagnostics—their implementation risks exacerbating inequalities unless guided by ethical principles. Central to this discussion...Read more
2025 28 Jul
The most profound transformation in medicine today is taking place not in hospitals or biotech labs, but in simulation centres. Traditional clinical trials have long been the backbone of drug development, yet they are hampered by inefficiencies, high costs and systemic biases. The emergence of virtual patients—computer-generated simulations of...Read more
2025 06 Jul
Digital health technologies (DHTs) are playing an increasingly vital role in transforming health systems, particularly in improving outcomes and autonomy for women. These technologies, defined by WHO as digital tools with distinct health objectives, are enhancing access to healthcare, enabling self-monitoring and strengthening women's participation...Read more
2025 26 Jun
marcus evans is proud to announce the Value-Based Care Summit , an exclusive, invitation-only event bringing together senior executives from public and private health insurance plans, ACOs, integrated hospital systems, independent physician groups, and innovative solution providers. Taking place at the Encore Boston Harbor , this premium summit...Read more
2025 22 Jun
Ageing populations and the rise of multi-morbidity are straining already overburdened healthcare systems, while the supply of healthcare professionals struggles to keep pace. In response, there is growing momentum to shift care delivery from hospital settings to community environments. This strategic shift not only promises to reduce pressures...Read more
2025 15 Jun
Foreign aid is entering a new era, defined by a shift away from traditional donor-driven models towards approaches that emphasise local ownership, cross-sector collaboration and long-term resilience. A recent McKinsey report highlights how health has emerged as both a critical focus area and a catalyst for this transformation. A new generation...Read more
2025 15 Jun
Significant health disparities exist between metropolitan and rural populations across countries such as Australia, Canada and the United States. Rural and remote communities often face limited access to healthcare facilities, specialists and timely interventions, resulting in elevated rates of preventable diseases and mortality. In response,...Read more
2025 09 Jun
For healthcare systems, the ability to maintain trust in data, systems and operations becomes critical. The rise of artificial intelligence, remote care and interconnected platforms introduces new opportunities—and risks. A Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), which verifies all access continuously rather than assuming it, offers a strategic framework...Read more
2025 30 May
Digital transformation reshapes healthcare systems across the world, enabling more proactive, data-driven and personalised approaches to care. Such technologies as AI, cloud computing and digital therapeutics promise to optimise operations, support clinical decision-making and expand access to care. However, true transformation requires more than innovation...Read more
2025 25 May
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the healthcare sector, offering new capabilities in diagnosis, treatment planning and patient management. However, a critical issue threatens to undermine its transformative promise: the narrow scope of the data used to train these systems. Many AI models draw predominantly on healthcare data from the...Read more
2025 25 May
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the healthcare sector, offering new capabilities in diagnosis, treatment planning and patient management. However, a critical issue threatens to undermine its transformative promise: the narrow scope of the data used to train these systems. Many AI models draw predominantly on healthcare data from the...Read more
2025 04 May
Six emerging healthcare startups have been named as finalists in a high-profile pitch competition spotlighting transformative solutions to pressing challenges faced by health systems worldwide. Organised in collaboration with EIT Health, the event offers a select group of small and medium-sized enterprises the opportunity to present their innovations...Read more
2025 25 Mar
Image caption: Healthcare business growth concept with medical data and rising financial graph. At the 2025 HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition, leaders from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) outlined their strategic direction for influencing health policy in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Senior Vice...Read more
2025 19 Feb
marcusevans Summits is proud to announce the upcoming Healthcare CEO & Executive Strategy Summit, taking place on May 15-16, 2025, at the Encore Boston Harbor. This exclusive, invitation-only event will bring together senior-level healthcare executives and innovative solution providers to tackle critical challenges facing the industry. ...Read more
2025 29 Jan
The European Health Management Association (EHMA) has outlined a comprehensive strategy to transform healthcare systems across Europe. This vision focuses on fostering sustainability, resilience and inclusivity, aiming to address the growing complexities of modern healthcare. With particular attention to care-related policies, disease management...Read more
2025 29 Jan
The European Health Management Association (EHMA) has outlined a comprehensive strategy to transform healthcare systems across Europe. This vision focuses on fostering sustainability, resilience and inclusivity, aiming to address the growing complexities of modern healthcare. With particular attention to care-related policies, disease management...Read more
2024 29 Nov
Digital technologies are transforming women's healthcare by addressing disparities and improving accessibility. Femtech apps and wearables drive awareness and health monitoring, particularly for reproductive and mental health. Emerging technologies like AI, ML, and wearables enhance precision care, while digital therapeutics offer new solutions for pelvic...Read more
2024 21 Oct
The healthcare industry is undergoing a digital transformation, with health technology becoming central to care delivery and cost management. From managing chronic diseases to providing mental health services, digital solutions are changing how health plans, employers and health systems operate. The 2024 State of Digital Health Purchasing survey,...Read more
2024 21 Oct
The healthcare industry is undergoing a digital transformation, with health technology becoming central to care delivery and cost management. From managing chronic diseases to providing mental health services, digital solutions are changing how health plans, employers and health systems operate. The 2024 State of Digital Health Purchasing survey,...Read more
2024 24 Sep
As world leaders gather for the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the focus on the interconnected crises facing humanity is undeniable. Key events, such as the high-level meeting on antimicrobial resistance and the Summit of the Future, emphasise the urgency of addressing these issues. The ongoing challenges, including climate change,...Read more
2024 16 Sep
The increasing complexity of medication management in hospital settings has led to significant challenges in ensuring patient safety and reducing medication errors. Medication harm remains critical, contributing to preventable adverse events and increased healthcare costs. With more than 50% of patient harm deemed avoidable, digital innovations...Read more
2024 30 Aug
ACO & Payer Leadership Summit 2024: The premium forum for value-based care delivery, contracting and clinical health plans The highly anticipated ACO & Payer Leadership Summit, organized by Marcus Evans, will take place from 26-27 September at the Encore Boston Harbor in Boston, MA, USA. This premier event will bring senior-level executives...Read more
2024 27 Jun
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the vulnerabilities of the public health infrastructure have been laid bare, prompting urgent calls for bolstering our defences against future threats. This renewed focus on resilience has sparked interest in leveraging advanced technologies, particularly generative AI, to not only combat infectious diseases...Read more