Around the world, shifting demographics are putting more pressure on health systems that are struggling to catch up to changing expectations.
Not only are patients becoming more informed about treatment options and more adept at managing their own health, but they are looking for more proactive, preventative options tailored to their specific needs when they do interact with care providers.
Technology is at the crux of this — serving as both the driver of change and the solution. It has already fundamentally changed how we stay healthy, how and when we get treatment, and how we interact with our care providers.
Read more #HealthyMeans articles:
● Health is a human right, not a commodity
● 5 lessons for funding innovation for social change
● Partnerships — indispensable for innovation in global health
About the author
Neil Jordan
Neil Jordan is the general manager of Health for Microsoft Worldwide. Bringing a deep background in healthcare-focused technology, he acts as chief strategist for the Microsoft’s health industry initiatives worldwide, including defining and articulating its vision for the future and how Microsoft products, technologies and partner solutions can help health organizations deliver better health outcomes for more people.