Global Scans · Good Health and Well-being · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

• [New] The size of the U.S. digital mental health marketplace recently exceeded $9 billion (USD) and is expected to grow more than five times to more than $45 billion by 2035. The Minds Journal
• [New] With the Association of American Colleges predicting a shortage of 13,500 to 86,000 physicians by 2036, AI is poised to make a practical difference in both productivity and retention across the wider health-care field. Diagnostic Imaging
• [New] Emerging regions, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Latin America, present significant opportunities as healthcare infrastructure improves, aging populations grow, and demand for innovative, accessible treatments to manage osteoporosis and prevent fractures rises. Precedence Research
• [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] Bridging the gap in women's health data and research represents one of the most untapped opportunities in the global healthcare sector. Ours Abroad News
• [New] Health care will be one of the most consequential policy arenas in 2026, driven by voter concerns over affordability, major federal initiatives such as TrumpRx, renewed debate over ACA premium subsidies, and the implementation of recently enacted Medicare and Medicaid extenders. JD Supra
• [New] The healthtech opportunity particularly shines in B2B healthcare infrastructure and AI-powered diagnostics, two areas seeing sustained capital deployment in 2026. Wellows
• [New] Smoking among young people in England could fall to extremely low levels within a generation and lead to major health gains. Euronews
• [New] Healthcare in 2026 will be defined by smarter prevention, meaningful value and a member-focused experience. 2026 healthcare trends that will transform your benefit
• [New] By 2026, fitness will find its way to the center of all healthcare discussions as chronic illnesses, an aging population, and the growing mental health concerns are compelling a substantial convergence of fitness in healthcare beyond the standard medical treatments. The Healthcare Insights - Your Guide to Healthcare
• [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
• [New] One defining characteristic of this decade is expected to be the growth and wide applications of digital healthcare platforms and tools. InData Labs
• [New] Health tech in smart homes will go well beyond wearables in 2026, adding deeper insight into the environment and well-being. Feb Grow
• [New] Antimicrobial resistance is no longer a future risk, it is a present and growing threat to global health security. Gulf Business
• [New] AMR could cause up to 10 million deaths annually by 2050 and add as much as $1trn in global healthcare costs within the next 25 years. Gulf Business
• [New] Antimicrobial resistance will take centre stage at WHX Labs in Dubai 2026, reflecting its growing urgency as a global health and economic challenge. Gulf Business
• [New] Starting in 2028, new mental health telehealth patients will again be required to have an in-person visit before and during ongoing virtual care, with the specific timing and exceptions outlined in CMS guidance. Medical Economics
• [New] Health care policy will be at the center of Washington's agenda in 2026. JD Supra
• [New] Forrester expects US healthcare providers' technology budgets, including staff costs, to reach $69 billion in 2026, up from $64 billion in 2025, representing 7.6% year-over-year growth. Forrester
• [New] With AI moving into production mode, the pace of adoption will continue to accelerate and 2026 is likely to mark a turning point in the AI-driven transformation of healthcare. JD Supra
• [New] Over 40% of health plan and health system executives expect care-delivery transformation to significantly shape their organizational strategy in 2026. Talencio
• [New] As well as bringing huge opportunities, AI's transformative potential and rapid evolution and adoption are also reshaping the risk landscape, making it a standout concern for firms of all sizes worldwide, alongside other more established threats. Allianz.com

Last updated: 15 February 2026