Karen Boyd, ASQ CQA I wholeheartedly agree that the current state is "...sick care, not healthcare". However, I'm not convinced that AI and wearables possess all the answers. These technological revolutions may respond to (or fix) some needs, but not the systemic roots of the problem...basic "care" of health.

Mike Helmus Beware the unintended consequences!

Aaron Liang I think technological paradigm shifts are definitely going to produce improved results but I don't think it will address the root cause of the problems which is the fact that everyone is stakeholder and many of the stakeholders are at odds when it comes to change. Patients want the best access and outcomes for themselves and loved ones, industry pushes progress but with a profit price tag, payers want to shrink or stagnate cost growth and the providers want to maintain their livelihood. There is no shortage of ideas to the change the system but changes will hurt some and benefit others and nobody wants to be on the short end. As a result you see reforms become diluted or end up going nowhere. In our democratic societies, until we find a way to balance reforms for the better good with the interests of all, these things will continue to fester.

Mike Helmus In addition the consolidation of insurance companies, hospitals, pharma, Medtech. Biotech etc changes the playing field with reduced competition, reduced R&D, the need for large returns on investment with patients caught in the middle! Meanwhile digital health & AI are potential disrupters, whether for the positive remains to be seen.