Deloitte: Global Healthcare Industry Outlook 2024

Deloitte released the "Global Healthcare Industry Outlook 2024", and the global health care industry is once again facing unprecedented changes and challenges. Providers around the world continue to face the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to widespread labor shortages and rising costs. The industry has also been boosted by the widespread adoption of technologies such as artificial intelligence, which can solve some of these problems.

At the same time, inequalities persist, which could further increase the challenges and costs facing the industry in 2024. If not addressed, the costs of health inequalities could triple to $1 trillion by 2040, or about $3,000 per person per year.

The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can play a key role in addressing these inequities.

Artificial intelligence is expected to play a key role in streamlining management, diagnosis, treatment, and patient care by 2024. From predictive analytics to automated electronic health records, AI can further improve the accuracy and efficiency of healthcare delivery.

With the growing global awareness of environmental issues and resource limitations, sustainability has become a key aspect of the healthcare industry.

Remote technology and telehealth adopted during the pandemic have helped to ensure not only how care is delivered but also its nature.

As healthcare costs continue to rise worldwide, the affordability of healthcare remains a critical issue. Governments, payers, and providers are taking steps to control costs while maintaining the quality and accessibility of healthcare.

At the same time, the healthcare workforce is undergoing a major transformation, driven by changing patient demographics, technological advances, and evolving care delivery models.

In 2024, the global healthcare industry stands at a crossroads, ready to embrace profound change. The future of global healthcare is likely to be influenced by innovation, sustainability, social care integration, cost management and workforce adaptation.