As we head into 2026, artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and other emerging technologies are moving from experiments into core healthcare systems. That shift promises tangible benefits: fewer people left untreated, faster discovery of lifesaving treatments, and simpler, lower‑cost ways to move money and data across borders. It also brings real risks—speculative hype, erosion of institutional
From wearable devices that catch health issues sooner to artificial intelligence (AI) tools that give clinicians more time with patients, 2026 is poised to be a pivotal year for how care is delivered. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) released its top five health care trends for 2026, highlighting how innovative technologies and care models
J.P. Morgan’s 44th annual Healthcare Conference, the industry’s largest and most informative healthcare event, recently wrapped up in San Francisco. Connecting global investors, industry leaders, high-growth companies, innovative technology creators and senior government officials, the conference provides crucial insight into what lies ahead for the industry. What does 2026 hold for healthcare? Here are five key
Healthcare analytics, telesurgery, virtual therapy assistants—technology has unquestionably revolutionized healthcare with countless amazing innovations.1 But what are the pros of technology in healthcare, exactly? And how might these benefits shape a future career in healthcare? You’ll find an in-depth look at the importance of technology in healthcare and why a career in the field might
Healthcare is at a critical juncture. Global medical costs are projected to increase by double digits for the third consecutive year, with estimates suggesting an average rise of 10.4% worldwide. This surge is driven by many factors, such as overwhelmed public healthcare systems and increased private healthcare demand, particularly in regions like Asia-Pacific and the Middle East
An increased emphasis on the promise of digital health will cause our profession to shift and evolve at a rate far outpacing years past. Today, as physicians, more of our patients expect us to deliver a standard of care customized to their needs in a manner suited to their personal schedules and lifestyles. Three key
To millennials and Gen Zers, wellness has become a daily, personalized practice rather than a set of occasional activities or purchases. As this shift takes hold, it’s influencing the direction of the $2 trillion global wellness industry, which is expanding beyond its core categories. Even though younger demographics may be pushing the industry forward, older consumers,
With 4.5 billion people currently without access to essential healthcare services and a health worker shortage of 11 million expected by 2030, AI has the potential to help bridge that gap and revolutionize global healthcare. It could even get us back on track to meet the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal of achieving universal health coverage by 2030.
Mental illness, also known as mental disorder, is characterized by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual’s cognition, emotional regulation or behaviour. In 2019, approximately 970 million people around the world were living with a mental disorder. However, current treatments, such as psychiatric medication therapy, can lead to harmful side effects and severe problems. Technologies
Fitness technology, unlike professional sports, is all about taking care of yourself and being healthy. Automations brought by technology in fitness continue to drive forward personalized training programs, virtual coaching, VR experience and various analytical capabilities. As MobiDev got its first fitness project back in 2015, we’ve been enriching our expertise in the domain both
