
Michael Gale's Futures In Focus Anushka Patchava - The Future of Healthcare - Part 2
Anushka Patchava discusses the future of healthcare. This is Part 2 of a two part interview. We discuss the changing nature of health, emerging diseases, and the impact of technology on the healthcare workforce. We highlight the shift from communicable diseases to noncommunicable diseases like obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions. Anushka also emphasizes the growing concern of loneliness as a disease of the future. We explore the challenges faced by healthcare systems in adapting to these changes. We also recognize the importance of data in building sustainable healthcare systems, enabling targeted interventions based on risk stratification and segmentation. Examples of countries implementing data-driven approaches are mentioned, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Dubai, Singapore, and Vietnam.
