C World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 In Davos, Switzerland, Digital healthcare It has become a central theme as the sector explores new technologies to improve accessibility, scalability and patient outcomes.
Healthcare executives like Mayo Clinic President and CEO Dr. Jairico Farrugia emphasized the need for A “Digital first”An approach to dealing with long-standing challenges. The World Economic Forum Edison Alliance Extended access to critical health services for 1 billion people through digital solutions after its launch in 2021. However, the sector still faces the challenge of delivering broad value while balancing privacy and security concerns.
Unlocking the potential of digital health
“A health care system that is disappointing and we can instead move to a health care system that is more affordable, scalable, and delivers better outcomes is, to me, very much dependent on how we go about becoming digital first in health care.” , Farrugia said during a Wednesday (Jan. 22) session titled “Cracking the code of digital health. “
Healthcare needs to move from a pipeline to a platform model, he said.
“We need to do this by creating defined pathways that are coupled with funding models that allow countries, wherever they are, to know what the next step is, and then make the choices that allow … patients to have more -good care deciding to either of the two Partner with someone else or solution developers to develop solutions or develop their own solutions,” he said. “If we do that and address this underlying problem, then not only will the patients benefit, but the system itself will continue to manage itself and create really better outcomes for everyone.”
The Pymnts Intelligence report”The Digital Divide in Healthcare: Streamlining the Patient Journey”They found that two-thirds of users use patient portals in particular Millennials and higher income individuals. Among non-users, 32% expressed an interest in using such platforms if available.
The trend extends to older generations, according to Pymnts Intelligence report”The digital platform promise: What baby boomers and adults want from digital health platforms. It found that 78% of Baby boomers and adults were satisfied with receiving test results online and 64% had participated in at least one digital health activity in the past year.
Getting EV supply chains right
Electric vehicles were also a topic of conversation during the forum on Tuesday (January 21), called “Getting EV supply chains right. “
Although electric vehicle sales growth has slowed in the United States and Europe, more than 30 million new EVs are projected to hit the road by 2027, according to the session description. Manufacturers are working to ensure sustainable and reliable supply chains for essential components and materials as geopolitical tensions rise and escalate.
“This will not be a one-time effort in terms of EVS,” Pan Jian, co-chairman of the Modern Amperex technologyThe world’s largest battery maker said during the session. “This will be a global effort.”
Resilience and Resilience through Digital Transformation
Digital transformation is crucial for production Companies and other sectors that want to not just withstand disruption, but thrive in a turbulent environment for the long term, according to a WEF report on Monday (20 January).
“Research shows that digital transformation can become a catalyst for sustainability and open innovation,” the report said.
In addition, digital transformation is positioned as a tool to achieve sustainable goals, such as reducing environmental impact through smart factories and energy-efficient systems. Advanced technologies also address global challenges such as climate change and resource management.
Cybersecurity addresses supply chain risks and challenges
Cyber security was another theme at WEF as the interconnectedness of the global becomes more advanced supply chains Adds new challenges. Kerry Pearlson from S and Akshay Joshi from World Economic Forum Cybersecurity Centerdiscussed the importance of preparing for inevitable cyber incidents and viewing cyber resilience as essential.
“It is highly likely that if your organization has not experienced a cyber incident, it will At some point in the futureand you don’t want to wait until that incident happens to then put your cyber crisis communications plan in place,” Pearlson said during a Jan. 13 podcast titled “A Global Perspective on Security: The Risks We All Face and How to Fight Back. “
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