INSIGHTS FROM THE FUTURE

The driving forces in play make huge change inevitable.

A few examples of the over 200 uncertain forces at play:

Despite the media’s portrayal of health and affluence, many boomers face old age with little money or assets
Employers are becoming much more involved in the healthcare system, with increasing directives and expectations of their employees and retirees.
The “entitlement expectation” of the boomer generation, together with the economic and resource burden of chronic disease care, will combine to cripple today’s healthcare system.
A critical elder care physician shortage is projected in cancer and geriatrics.
Demands of the boomer generation for what they find to be of value – health maintenance, appearance, and women’s health
Consumer demands for enablement in a system that is inaccessibly complex
Potential doubling of out of pocket expenditure on health care in this decade will drive patients to self care.
Revolution in the use of technology to get health information
Changes in dispensing with increasing focus on PBMs and direct drug distribution.
Economic focus on disease prevention