Global Scans · Health · Weekly Summary

• [New] By end user, the healthcare segment is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR between 2026 to 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] Application Dominance: IT & telecom is expected to dominate with an estimated 36% revenue share in 2026, while healthcare is anticipated to grow the fastest during the 2026-2033 forecast period. Persistence Market Research
• [New] As digital transformation envelops health care delivery over the next decade, the potential for moving health home grows larger. Medical Economics
• [New] In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the integration of community and digital tools presents a unique opportunity for the NHS to enhance patient care and health equity. National Health Executive
• [New] As the NHS faces unprecedented challenges, including rising demand, workforce shortages, and stretched budgets, the potential for technology to revolutionise healthcare has never been more relevant. National Health Executive
• [New] Robots could play an important supporting role in healthcare, while stressing they cannot replace doctors in medical diagnosis and treatment. GorakhaPatra
• [New] The U.S. has signed 24 Memorandums of Understanding with partner countries to date, totaling $20.2 billion in combined health financing for 2026 to 2030. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] In 2026, healthcare leaders will shift from asking should they use AI to how to document and explain it. Carahsoft
• [New] Healthcare has been a bedrock of AI innovation for years, and in 2026 that trend will continue with life-saving applications that operate in real-time across entire cities. DE-CIX - we make interconnection easy. Anywhere.
• [New] Major strides in telehealth evolution are projected to be another growth driver for medical tourism globally in 2026, with telemedicine fast evolving into virtual hospitals, connecting patients with global specialists and providing comprehensive remote care. Destination Wellness Magazine
• The nonprofit organization ECRI identified the misuse of AI chatbots in healthcare as the #1 hazard for 2026. Nelson Advisors Blog
• By end user type, the healthcare and life sciences segment is expected to expand at the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2035. Precedence Research
• 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
• A key to recruiting and retaining healthcare workers will be to expand the mandate of the Saskatchewan Healthcare Recruitment Agency. thestarphoenix
• As of 2026, numerous individuals across America will have access to improved mental health options due to collaborative efforts between science, technology, and policy to create innovative treatments that have not been available before now. The Minds Journal
• 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, enabling companies to unlock digital capabilities, accelerate innovation and reposition around consumer-centred care. Bizclik Media Ltd
• In 2026, direct government funding will account for about 72% of total health spending, up from 56.8% in 2023. Myjoyonline
• As the U.S. population gets older, the demand for health care jobs will keep growing. Marketplace
• By 2035 more than US$1 tn of global healthcare spending is expected to pivot toward prevention, personalised care, home-based services and digital ecosystems, fundamentally transforming value pools across every sector. Bizclik Media Ltd
• Fifty-three U.S. medical schools plan to increase educational training on nutrition for students under a deal with the Trump administration. Becker's Physician Leadership
• Much of trafficked waste around the world ends up in illegal landfills or the ocean, or it is burnt in the open - endangering human health, ecosystems, and livelihoods. Thailand
• Japan is leveraging humanoid robots to address a projected shortfall of specialised caregivers, providing billions in subsidies, introducing robots into thousands of facilities, and integrating robotics into healthcare infrastructure. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 20 March 2026