Category: Health

Medtech Forum - Mathew Shearman

Navigating MedTech’s Future Amid Geopolitical Turmoil 

The MedTech Forum 2025 came at a time of immense disruption for the industry. Gathering in Lisbon, industry leaders were as focused on geopolitical uncertainty, supply disruption and regulatory changes as much as championing medical innovation for patients. ...

May 30, 2025 / Mathew Shearman
At-home health care

Community Services are Key to Driving Prevention and Health Care Reform in the UK

The UK government’s 10-Year Health Plan prioritizes prevention and community care, highlighting the role of neighborhood health services and at-home diagnostics. It emphasizes empowering patients and leveraging consumer health technology to enhance self-management of long-term conditions....

May 29, 2025 / Sophie Feary
Pharmacy

Beyond Reshoring: A Call for Bold, Collaborative Policy to Secure the U.S. Pharmaceutical Supply Chain and Prevent Drug Shortages

Exploring the challenges of the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain, this piece highlights the necessity for collaboration between pharmaceutical companies and government. It calls for a coordinated approach to address drug shortages and improve access to essential medications....

May 29, 2025 / Allison Parker-Lagoo
Medical supplies

The Economic and Security Objectives Shaping U.S.-China Medical Trade 

The U.S.-China medical trade relationship is evolving amidst geopolitical tensions, highlighting concerns over supply chain resilience and national security. Key policies are emerging as both nations strive for self-reliance and address vulnerabilities in critical health care supplies....

Health care MENA

Unlocking Health Care Transformation in the Middle East: The Case for Public-Private Partnerships 

The Middle East's health care systems face significant challenges amid rising demands. Public-private partnerships emerge as a transformative solution, offering innovative strategies in localized manufacturing, clinical trials, digital health and preventive care for sustainable health outcomes....

May 16, 2025 / Jumana Nabulsi
Medical items

Disruption at HHS: Does It Have a Purpose? What Might It Be?

Significant disruptions at HHS under Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr. are reshaping public health. Employee reductions and program cuts threaten vital services, exacerbating crises like the Texas measles outbreak and raising concerns about future responses....

April 30, 2025 / William Pierce
Health conversation doctor patient

Health Care's Leadership Moment: Stepping in to Fill the Gap

APCO’s latest 2025 Pulse Check survey report, which captures public perception from the presidential transition period, reveals a nuanced picture of public trust in health care institutions and information sources....

Plaza in Brussels, Belgium

2025 Europe Outlook

As 2025 approaches, the EU faces new challenges and opportunities, focusing on a Clean Industrial Deal, AI and digital sovereignty. Explores the outlook for EU policies aimed at strengthening Europe’s prosperity in a complex global landscape....

January 21, 2025 / Carmen Bell
People in a meeting

High-Quality Data: Essential for Addressing Health Inequity in Southeast Asia

Significant progress has been made toward Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, but health inequities persist, particularly in Southeast Asia. Improved disaggregated health data is essential for addressing disparities. Countries are encouraged to enhance data collection and leverage existing systems while taking actionable steps....

December 18, 2024 / Yuxuan Liu
Marty Makary

Profile of FDA Commissioner Nominee Martin Makary

Martin (Marty) Makary is a surgeon and public policy researcher at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. He is also a prolific author and has been in the forefront of public commentary on the health care system for several years....

November 26, 2024 / Wayne Pines