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] In the next chapter of Medicare Advantage, successful health plans will balance competitive positioning with financial discipline and ultimately transform the line of business to ensure sustainability. Healthcare Advisory Services and Analytics | Healthscap
• [New] Germany, France, and the United Kingdom are expected to have the fastest-growing virtual reality healthcare markets in Europe. Spherical Insights
• [New] Shigella infections remain a significant public health threat in the United States because of their diverse outbreak patterns and high disease impact, particularly among young children. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] EPA's determination rescinds the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which found that climate pollution is a threat to public health and welfare. American Public Health Association
• [New] Permanent modular construction (PMC) represents a major growth opportunity as developers increasingly use it for long-term residential, healthcare, and educational facilities. Persistence Market Research
• [New] In Nepal, ongoing integration of mental health services into primary care provides a critical opportunity to strengthen suicide risk assessment and management. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
• [New] A collaboration between the ACS and the American Cancer Society aims to develop strategies to better prepare cancer centers for events that can trigger large-scale disruptions, including climate-related disasters and health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic. ACS
• [New] Young adults in America have experienced the highest rates of excessive anxiety and sleep disruption due to anxiety-related issues, as well as chronic health problems related to stress. The Minds Journal
• [New] As healthcare delivery evolves toward decentralized and patient-centered models, telehealth platforms and remote monitoring solutions will play a crucial role in improving healthcare accessibility, reducing treatment costs, and enhancing clinical outcomes globally. openpr
• [New] Nutrition education could improve patient health and prevent disease. NTD
• [New] By 2035 more than US$1 tn of global healthcare spending is expected to pivot towards prevention, personalised care, home-based services and digital ecosystems. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] In 2026, the most successful deals will be the ones that seek to shape the future of healthcare, creating a more resilient, tech-enabled, affordable and patient-centred health system. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] Looking ahead to 2026, M&A is predicted to serve as a catalyst for business model reinvention across biopharma, medtech, health services and digital health. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] By 2028, AI-supported documentation is to be actively used in more than 70% of healthcare and nursing facilities to support the creation and structuring of documentation and to make data quality consistently available. Taylor Wessing
• [New] By 2030, more than 20 million insured persons are expected to register for active ePA use and benefit from at least seven structured use cases based on standardised health data. Taylor Wessing
• [New] Patients of physicians who had high adherence rates to diabetes and heart failure medications had better health outcomes than patients of physicians with lower rates of adherence, suggesting adherence could be an indicator of quality of care. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] As AMR continues to threaten health across species and ecosystems, the convergence of genomics and the One Health approach has become essential for developing effective responses. Wellcome Connecting Science Courses and Conferences
• [New] Discussions will focus on ensuring that genomic data generation and use are scientifically robust, socially responsible, and responsive to local and global health priorities. Wellcome Connecting Science Courses and Conferences
• [New] Poised to address a critical gap in the global health landscape, the Society for Brain Health will serve as a formal body of scientists, educators and policymakers focused on enhancing cognitive capacity, longevity, and proactive health optimization. News-Medical
• [New] A poll of 276 HR, health and safety and compliance professionals has found that just under a third of organizations have committed to publishing a menopause action plan in 2026 or 2027, while most remain uncertain or unprepared. Legal Futures
• [New] The introduction of biosimilars is anticipated to help lower the cost burden of biologics on the U.S. health care system, and may help expand access to biological medicines. Biosimilar Solutions
• [New] By 2026, the combination of enhanced physical capabilities and social AI will enable more natural and less intimidating interactions, paving the way for broader adoption in homes and healthcare facilities. Robot Magazine

Last updated: 15 March 2026