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HEALTHCARE EVOLUTION ... HEALTHCARE REVOLUTION June 2009
The healthcare vertical and healthcare in its entirety is on the verge of incredible change.
True, healthcare has always been in a state of flux. As medical science progresses, in spite of religious extremism in various guises, in spite of an inherent resistance to change within healthcare itself, there have been both distinct and gradual steps forward. And so the world progresses and in time the benefits spread throughout this world of ours. And yet now even within a state of flux there is about to be a lurch forward due to external circumstances ... and healthcare organisations will have to run to catch up and remain relevant.
Massively changing demographics are about to provide the impetus for this significant level of change. It is no secret that the increasing average age of a population will present specific challenges to every population. It is no secret that areas such as Chronic Disease Management, for, for example Type 2 Diabetes and COPD, will present organisational and budgetary challenges throughout the world. These points, and a series of others, are combining at the same time to threaten to overwhelm any unwary healthcare system ... which in reality means most of the world. Make no mistake, being in a developed world will not cushion anyone from the effects of this transformational shift.
And a message to anyone from any healthcare organisation anywhere in the world ... I know you know what's going to happen. There is absolutely no point burying your head in the sand and pretending it won't happen, or perhaps it is someone else's problem, or if you should loud enough then further state funding will be available.
It really is time to understand the inevitable - and to put in place actions that will harness the change. This isn't someone else's problem.
All too often there is plenty of evidence that some healthcare organisations see this inevitable transformation as a major barrier they have no idea how to cope with. This is a dangerous situation. And as time passes it is increasingly dangerous. The inability to accept and harness the transformational change will essentially mean the difference between life and death for many, many people. It will mean the difference between a good and a poor quality of life for many more.
So ... if you are reading this and you are somehow involved in healthcare, where ever you are in the world, what will this mean for you? What do you see as being the major drivers and what action plans are in place to make sure high levels of healthcare continues to be delivered sustainably?
Would you like to know more? Why re-invent the wheel? Gain in-depth knowledge and advice on how best to use it. There are effective things you can consider and do that will turn a difficult situation into a manageable situation.
Regards
JS
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