Leveraging Consumer-Facing Technologies to Improve Health Outcomes
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Healthcare spending will continue to rise, not only because of inflationary drivers but as a result of growing recognition by policymakers, worldwide, that improved health is inextricably linked to greater national wealth. Keeping the universal healthcare model throughout the European Union (EU) will require rationing of services and consolidation of healthcare facilities, as public resources fall short of demand. Consumer technologies, and consequently healthcare technologies, are becoming ubiquitous worldwide, changing the way we communicate, conduct commerce and provide care and services.
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