What Will Health Look Like in 2040?

The idea is that the information and platforms will be the foundation of the health environment of the future. As Betts pointed out, the goal is to use the data to predict changes in an individual’s health and address issues before they happen.

Care enablement
This category is made up of three parties: connectors, financers and regulators. Connectors and intermediaries will run the supply chain, facilitate device and medication procurement operations and get the product to the consumer. Financer organizations will develop financial products consumers can use to navigate care, and regulators will set standards for how business is transacted.

Well-being and care delivery
This section consists of care facilities and health communities that deliver products, care, wellness and well-being. Patients will be able to receive virtual care and in-person care.

Additionally, as Betts pointed out, “there will always be a need for some specialty care” and entities that treat patients with multiple comorbidities.

Deloitte engaged with its clients, practitioners and leadership to develop this three-pronged point of view. Betts said the goal of the predictions is to help healthcare organizations think about their geographic footprint and their role as it relates to data and technology and the customer experience.

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