Global Scans · Care · Weekly Summary

• [New] As we look beyond 2026, AI in medical diagnosis is expected to become more adaptive, personalised, and deeply integrated into everyday care. Oxford Home Study College
• [New] With Singapore's population ageing and dementia cases expected to climb, the Agency for Integrated Care, which coordinates care services for seniors, helped train staff to recognise and support commuters living with dementia. ST
• [New] By 2050, nearly 2.5 billion people are projected to experience some degree of hearing loss, while more than 700 million individuals are expected to require hearing rehabilitation, underscoring the significant and growing need for advanced hearing care and implant-based solutions worldwide. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The Trump administration's attacks on immigrants will reduce the size of the care labour force in both child care and ageing and disability care, squeezing the labour supply further and negatively impacting careworkers' ability to support themselves, their families, and care recipients. / USA The Century Foundation
• [New] Nurses in the U.S. are expected to actively contribute to patient care discussions and advocate for their patients. Health Carousel International - PassportUSA Program
• [New] As AI tools become part of routine care, their use will need to be recognised within future reimbursement frameworks such as the Medicare Benefits Schedule or through affordable private models. Australian Journal of General Practice
• [New] 40% of Americans with HSAs have not invested their account balances, potentially missing an opportunity to grow savings for future retirement health care expenses. LiveNOW from FOX | Breaking News, Live Events
• [New] While 81% of pre-retirees recognize that retirement health care costs are high, more than half - 54% - incorrectly believe Medicare will cover all of their health care expenses. LiveNOW from FOX | Breaking News, Live Events
• Ambitious investment in the care economy could contribute to the creation of substantial numbers of jobs by 2035, while increasing women's labour force participation and improving access to quality care services. International Labour Organization
• With up to 124,000 physician shortages projected by 2036, average wait times running 31 to 90 days, and 80% of counties functioning as healthcare deserts, organizations are no longer evaluating care delivery on access alone. OnMed
• As coverage losses accelerate, the AHA projects uncompensated care could exceed $50 billion annually within the next two to three years. / USA PwC
• Genomics England will support the NHS to go further in harnessing the potential of genomics for improving care throughout life by delivering world-leading research studies and strengthening national digital infrastructure. GOV.UK
• Genomics England will deliver a new adult population genomics programme, which will sequence the genomes of up to 150,000 adults and explore the integration of results into routine care to enable more preventive, personalised and data-driven healthcare. GOV.UK
• The future of multiple myeloma care will be defined not only by new therapies, but also by how clinicians optimize them. Blood Cancers Today
• There will be a big price tag attached - £6.6bn per year to start offering protection against some costs with free personal care in line with the Scottish model, and more to move to a national care service like the NHS. BBC News
• Sustained investment in prevention, screening, timely diagnosis and quality care is essential if countries hope to reduce the growing burden of cancer. The Times Of India
• Due to the need for specialized clinical training and equipment required to administer intravitreal injections, hospitals and specialty ophthalmology practices will be necessary delivery sites for chronic wet AMD care. P&S Intelligence
• The biggest challenges are physician and nurse shortages (85,000 physician deficit projected by 2036), burnout and turnover, leadership gaps, AI integration creating role uncertainty, care model shifts requiring different skill sets, and financial pressure limiting flexibility. Procloz
• The U.S. healthcare system is once again approaching an inflection point, as evolving Medicaid policies and Affordable Care Act subsidy changes could reshape coverage stability for millions of Americans. The Real Economy Blog
• Without action, global health care costs could rise to USD 150 billion annually, alongside wider economic losses and productivity impacts. World Health Organization: WHO
• Patients receiving care at Leeds Children's Hospital and the Young Adults Diabetes Service will have the opportunity to test the latest digital innovations as part of their ongoing care. UKAuthority
• While interest in wellness, self-care and stress reduction is increasing, the demand for support systems that enable people to act on their intentions will likewise grow in the year ahead. The Minds Journal

Last updated: 09 August 2026