Our Scans · (LF.3) 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] Health inequities account for $320 billion in annual healthcare spending and if left unaddressed, could reach $1 trillion by 2040. Medical Guardian
• [New] 62% of healthcare leaders say GenAI will hold the highest potential value in improving patient engagement. Medical Guardian
• [New] In 2025, patient engagement will continue to be an area of focus for healthcare organizations and technology will play a vital role. Medical Guardian
• [New] Candida auris, also called Candidozyma auris, is now recognized as a serious global health threat and appears on the World Health Organization's critical priority fungal pathogens list. ScienceDaily
• [New] In 2026, federal and state governments must enact measures that protect scientific guidance from political pressure, rebuild systems that were weakened, fund public health workforce pipelines, and protect reproductive health data from misuse. Time
• [New] In 2026, we need federal protections that prevent states and health systems from dismantling disparity reduction programs for political purposes. Time
• [New] America is entering 2026 with a health system that is more politically exposed, more unequal, and more unstable than at any time in recent memory. Time
• [New] As healthcare moves into 2026 and beyond, organizations that invest in skilled, well-trained scribes will better manage documentation demands, support clinician well-being, and deliver high-quality patient care. Scribe.ology
• [New] As global populations continue to age, healthcare systems will increasingly rely on geriatric-focused documentation support, positioning scribes as essential contributors to senior-focused care delivery. Scribe.ology
• [New] The Health Ministry has repeatedly warned that rising food prices could lead to people's malnutrition, because even middle and higher income deciles under current conditions have reduced their consumption of dairy and protein. NCRI
• [New] The global health implications are critical: lapsed COVID-19 preparedness, limited surveillance, and low vaccine uptake threaten effective responses. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] In the United States, the eastern shore of southern Florida, dengue remains a measurable health risk for residents and visitors. Vax-Before-Travel
• [New] The CDC emphasized that the overall public health risk remained low due to the lack of concerning virologic changes, with the highest risk among individuals who work with or have recreational exposure to birds, poultry, or cows. AJMC
• [New] With Desktop Health, Desktop Metal will develop 3D-printed healthcare products with a clinical focus. Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence (KSI)
• [New] HR teams in 2026 should prioritise preparing senior colleagues for retirement, as well as managing multi-generational workforces and navigating the mental health impacts of career milestones. theHRDIRECTOR
• [New] The Trump Administration and its allies in Congress are doing all that they can to reduce Americans' access to health insurance, a decision that will result in misery and physical harm to millions of Americans. WAMC
• [New] Beneath the political theatrics of 2025 lay a sobering reality: Americans will once again pay far more for healthcare in 2026 than the year before. The Fulcrum
• [New] Background: The US population of older adults is expected to rapidly increase in the coming years and the prevalence of dementia will increase proportionally, putting an enormous strain on the health care system. Texas Alzheimer's Research and Care Consortium
• [New] Although health equity has been a priority in recent years, less than a quarter of healthcare executives say it will be on the agenda in 2025, a recent Deloitte survey found. Medical Guardian
• [New] Having an outdated Medicare reimbursement rate for physicians makes it harder for health care professionals to provide high-quality care, putting patients at risk. cmadocs
• Bactiguard's infection prevention solutions decrease patient suffering, save lives, and unburden healthcare resources while also fighting against antimicrobial resistance, one of the most serious threats to global health and modern medicine. News Powered by Cision

Last updated: 29 December 2025