Global Scans · Healthtech · Weekly Summary

• [New] Generative AI in insurance is on track for annual growth of nearly 29%, driving claims, pricing, and service automation through 2030. MEXC
• [New] Health Tech: Further integration of non-invasive glucose monitoring or advanced sleep apnea detection in Apple Watch could unlock massive healthcare revenue. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] While Salesforce faces significant disruption from generative AI, it has responded by rapidly integrating AI into its offerings, resulting in a 114% year-over-year increase in AI-related recurring revenue. Bitget Exchange
• [New] The widespread adoption of the generative AI applications currently in production is expected to improve business efficiency and the organization of work and thus to lift TFP growth modestly over the next decade. Fortune
• [New] In 2026, people expect workplaces to feel intentional, not generic. Loop Phone Booths
• [New] As of 2026 AI will allow Brands to Generate Captions, create Creative Designs, schedule posts, measure Performance, and personalize content at scale using an AI Platform. Wisconsin Scorpions
• [New] The S&P North American Technology Software Index, home to 110 predominantly larger-cap software companies, is still forecasted to grow revenues this year by 17% and generate free cash flow margins by around 25% (free cash flows divided by revenue). Cimarron Wealth Management, Inc
• [New] Prior ILO estimates indicate that every US$1 invested in care-related measures could generate up to US$3.76 in global GDP by 2035. Mexico Business
• [New] Some $54 trillion will be transferred between spouses - including $40 trillion going to widowed women in the baby boomer generation - before it's transferred intergenerationally to heirs. Morgan Stanley Investment Management
• [New] Research from GlobalData projects that Philippine general insurance gross written premium will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 10.6%, from PHP 153.8 billion (US$ 2.7 billion) in 2025 to PHP 229.7 billion (US$ 3.9 billion) by 2029. Insurance Business
• [New] Motor insurance, the second-largest class, is expected to account for 23.5% of general GWP in 2025 and to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% between 2025 and 2029. / Philippines Insurance Business
• [New] Generation Z, once written off as teenagers with TikTok accounts, is moving into its prime earning years, bringing with it new expectations about money, work and consumption that could reshape global markets. Vetromebel.com
• [New] Digital banks worldwide are projected to generate $1.61 trillion in net interest income, growing at a 6.8% CAGR through 2029. MEXC
• [New] A general-purpose AI tool like ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot starts as minimal risk but becomes high-risk based on how your organization deploys it. Sentra
• [New] Vision Pro & Spatial Computing: While the first-generation Vision Pro faced headwinds due to its $3,499 price tag, R&D has pivoted toward a more affordable Vision Air and AR-enabled smart glasses, expected to launch in late 2026 or 2027. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] IDC anticipates a wave of high-performance infrastructure and unified data management to accelerate analytics and generative AI. Telefonica
• [New] The global shortage of medical professionals will increasingly require individuals to become more proactive in managing their own health, guided by the vast volumes of data generated by emerging health technologies. World Governments Summit
• [New] By application, the microbial whole genome sequencing segment is expected to grow rapidly during 2025-2034. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Generative AI has the potential to accelerate early-stage drug breakthroughs, reducing timelines by 25% or more. Fortune
• [New] The smokefree generation law could push rates below 5% sometime in the 2040s. WRD News
• [New] England's proposed smokefree generation law could drive youth smoking rates below 5% far sooner than anyone anticipated. WRD News
• [New] Smoking among young people in England could fall to extremely low levels within a generation and lead to major health gains. Euronews
• [New] By 2026, mental health technology will be deeply integrated into educational ecosystems, with AI-powered personalized care, VR therapy, and predictive analytics becoming standard features rather than innovative exceptions. Bode.it

Last updated: 22 February 2026