Healthcare Out of Balance

How global forces will reshape the health of nations

Global forces will reshape the way every country delivers healthcare during the next 15 years, challenging the social contract between governments and citizens and toppling many deeply held beliefs concerning the role of the state in providing healthcare. The impact on the rest of the health ecosystem will be equally profound, disrupting worldwide pricing, market access and innovation models.

Three global forces will redefine the healthcare landscape, in all likelihood shutting the door on traditional incremental adjustments and opening the way for seismic change. In this paper, we describe these global trends, outline the emergence of a common healthcare delivery model and explore the implications for both governments and healthcare suppliers, with a focus on the pharmaceutical industry.

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Jonathan Anscombe

September 2009