Global Scans · Care · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] As coverage losses accelerate, the AHA projects uncompensated care could exceed $50 billion annually within the next two to three years. / USA PwC
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] The future of multiple myeloma care will be defined not only by new therapies, but also by how clinicians optimize them. Blood Cancers Today
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• Between 30 and 50% of migrant women from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are engaged in sectors where informal employment is common, including the care sector, and therefore they are at the high risk of exploitation and gender based violence. UNOG
• The continuing care strategy will enable, empower and build partnerships among Saskatchewan communities, families and care providers. Government of Saskatchewan
• Musk will be right that an average person will have access to better medical care than the richest person today. Health Tech Nerds
• Employers have a duty of care to their employees which includes managing heat-related risks. The Guardian
• Funding will expand health care exploration for Ohio students in 8th grade and high school through programs such as summer camps and career fairs, and by exposing college undergraduates and graduate students to opportunities in health care. The Ohio Society of CPAs
• The primary request was to identify if there may be the existence of differential pricing in payment or PBM-to-pharmacy spread pricing among Oregon Medicaid retail pharmacy networks, which could compromise the sustainability of some providers and create barriers to care for many Oregonians. 3 XIS Advisors
• The Retirement Living Council's 'Shared Care' pilot program will demonstrate that retirement villages can help alleviate pressure on the health system while allowing older Australians to receive care in the communities they love. Mirage News
• If enacted, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health will develop a five-year pilot program authorizing up to three licensed mental health clinics to provide monitored care using naturally occurring psychedelics, such as psilocybin. Psychedelics Today

Last updated: 02 August 2026