Global Scans · Good Health and Well-being · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

• [New] By 2026, technology will no longer be an add-on but the actual nervous system of healthcare. Zymr
• [New] Healthcare in 2026 is defined by two hard truths: systems are spending more but not always getting better value, and patients expect care that works as fast as the rest of their digital lives. Zymr
• [New] The opportunity to make meaningful change has never been greater, and in 2026, healthcare leaders will remain committed to realizing the full potential of technology and its greater purpose of better patient care. Healthcare IT News
• [New] Long-term care and mental health pharmacies are emerging as some of the most compelling investment opportunities in 2026. JD Supra
• [New] Regulatory scrutiny will shape how AI shows up in healthcare PE in 2026, driving tighter diligence and more adaptive deal terms. JD Supra
• [New] Healthcare PE investors have sharpened their focus on AI-driven value creation, a trend that is expected to intensify in 2026. JD Supra
• [New] Recent analysis shows that while new pledges, including $11.34 billion raised by the Global Fund, illustrate continued global commitment, it will be critical to maintain proper levels of funding to stay on track to end the public health threat of HIV/AIDS by 2030. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] Ending HIV/AIDS is within reach, and doing so will require having the United States approach global health investments and bilateral partnerships as strategic, long-term investments. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] Faster access to new therapies could reduce fracture rates, improve quality of life for ageing populations and ease pressure on health and care systems worldwide. Mirage News
• [New] Pharmavitae Analytics casts its eye out to 2026 with challenging trends in healthcare management set to crystallize, Big Pharma will add $29.5bn in revenues out to 2026, generating $351bn in prescription pharmaceuticals at a low single-digit compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. PM360
• [New] The American College of Sports Medicine has published its 20th annual Worldwide Fitness Trends forecast for 2026, with the No. 1 trend being Wearable Technology. Recreation Management
• [New] US healthcare spending is expected to reach USD 8.6 Trillion by 2033, while the World Health Organization predicts a global deficit of 10 million health workers by 2030. WNS
• [New] Healthcare in 2026 will no longer be defined by isolated digital initiatives. WNS
• [New] Healthcare delivery is expected to undergo further transformation in 2026, driven by wider adoption of digital tools, data-driven care models, and shifting patient expectations, reports the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Mexico Business
• [New] In addition to being a tool that cyber attackers and defenders use, in 2026, AI will increasingly shape the landscape in which they compete. Just Security
• [New] The increasing number of international patients seeking care in countries like India, Thailand, Turkey, Mexico, and Singapore will continue to stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and open new opportunities for healthcare professionals worldwide. Travel And Tour World
• [New] As medical tourism continues to grow, it is expected to have a lasting impact on the global healthcare system. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Looking ahead, 2026 likely will see a handful of solid ambulatory infusion companies being traded, creating the opportunity to expand to omnichannel for existing strategics with a home infusion focus or a solid platform for PE expansion. Mondaq
• [New] For 2026, campus safety leaders need to strengthen their behavioral threat assessment and management programs, to include collaborating with external stakeholders such as social services, mental health authorities, law enforcement, and healthcare institutions. Campus Safety Magazine
• [New] To make matters worse, EPA states in the final rule that it will no longer estimate the economic value of health benefits from reducing NOx and other types of health-harming pollution for Clean Air Act rules going forward. Environmental Defense Fund
• [New] Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to global health because it prevents life-saving treatments from working. Managed Healthcare Executive
• [New] In 2026, we will see healthcare move from isolated data efforts to shared, trusted data ecosystems that serve as the backbone of AI-driven resiliency. Managed Healthcare Executive
• [New] In 2026, healthcare AI will shift from generative content to agentic AI; intelligent agents capable of executing complex clinical tasks and seamlessly integrating into healthcare workflows will become mainstream, evolving from assistive tools to decision-making partners for physicians. Healthcare IT News

Last updated: 18 January 2026