Our Scans · Healthcare · Weekly Summary

• [New] The healthcare and life sciences segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 38.6% during 2026-2034, supported by growing adoption of digital patient models, medical device simulation, and personalized healthcare solutions. Straits Research
• [New] The US healthcare IT sector is projected to exceed US$ 390 billion by 2030, driven by AI-powered diagnostics, electronic health record consolidation, and precision medicine platforms. Persistence Market Research
• [New] In the field of healthcare, BCI has demonstrated significant potential for replacing or restoring functions damaged by neurological conditions, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral palsy, stroke, and spinal cord injuries. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] China's medical BCI governance is state-led, prioritizing safety; the United States features innovation-driven flexibility; the European Union uses an empowerment model to strictly mitigate risks. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] As AI in healthcare becomes part of everyday clinical practice, healthcare professionals in 2026 are expected to develop a new set of practical, non-technical AI skills. Oxford Home Study College
• [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] The global no-alcohol beverage analogue category grew by 9% in volume during 2025 and is expected to expand by 36% between 2024 and 2029, driven by rising health awareness and moderation trends. Straits Research
• [New] By 2030, the number of people aged 60 years and over will reach 1.4 billion all around the globe, thus making the development of new healthcare technologies necessary. Spherical Insights
• [New] The Association of American Medical Colleges continues to project a physician shortage that could reach as many as 124,000 physicians by 2034. HealthCare Recruiters International
• [New] With the global population over 60 expected to double by 2050, AI-driven preventive health measures could significantly reduce the burden on healthcare systems while improving quality of life. Briefs Finance
• [New] AI will dramatically change healthcare by 2030. Briefs Finance
• A recent Deloitte 2026 Global Health Care Outlook survey highlights that 64% of health system executives believe AI will be the primary driver for cost reduction through automated workflows in the coming year. Zymr
• AI's role in healthcare, biotechnology, climate science, and advanced research will become one of the most significant growth areas over the coming decade. Manoj Gopanapalli
• Influenza continues to pose a persistent global public health threat, with seasonal epidemics and the ever-present risk of future pandemics highlighting the need for sustained preparedness. World Health Organization: WHO
• As countries compete for talent, capital, and globally connected residents, the quality and affordability of private healthcare will become an ever more powerful determinant of mobility flows. Henley & Partners
• In Japan, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare highlights that the working-age population is projected to shrink by nearly 20% by 2040. Persistence Market Research
• At the 2022 World Health Assembly, member states endorsed an acceleration plan for obesity prevention, aiming to support countries in implementing effective interventions by 2030. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Health NZ is investing $300m of its own budget to help deliver the first three years of the Health Digital Investment Plan, which will replace ageing devices, modernise radiology systems and upgrade core IT platforms. RNZ
• Researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYU's Center for Data Science developed a multimodal artificial intelligence test that may predict breast cancer recurrence faster and more affordably than current genomic assays. NYU Langone News
• The use of compounded drugs in patients using GLP-1s without medical supervision pose significant risk and can result in significant consequences. News Center
• Mental health telehealth represents the most time-sensitive actionable opportunity with 57 million Americans living with mental illness (SAMHSA) and 45 states reporting provider shortages, offering above-average subscription retention, high session frequency, and CMS-expanded reimbursement parity. Persistence Market Research
• The global health worker shortage will reach 11 million by 2030, primarily impacting low- and lower-middle-income countries. Market Data Forecast

Last updated: 16 August 2026