How Can We Change Healthcare to Prolonge Healthspan? (Bogi Eliasen)

This discussion covers the global impact of digital health technologies in making healthcare more sustainable and improving health outcomes. The conversation centers on a fundamental question: should we prioritize building better healthcare systems or cultivating healthier populations?

Bogi Eliasen, a sought after keynote speaker and advisor for health leaders globally, stresses the urgency of early intervention, particularly in the context of chronic diseases, to ease the growing burden on healthcare systems. He advocates for a shift from reactive to preventative care, emphasizing the role of digital technologies in enabling this transition and improving outcomes at scale.

Key barriers to progress include political and commercial inertia, short-term policy thinking, and the escalating costs of acute care. The interview draws on success stories, such as the Nordic Health 2030 Vision, which aims to redesign healthcare to be more preventative, personalized, and data-driven.

Innovative applications of existing technologies in regions like Latin America and Africa are also highlighted, showcasing how local solutions can deliver significant improvements in access and care delivery. The conversation further explores the need to reimagine workforce structures in healthcare and underscores the importance of embedding dignity at every level of care.

Looking ahead, the focus is on harnessing advanced technologies holistically and strengthening public-private partnerships to accelerate meaningful, equitable change in global health systems.

Topics:
01:13 The Importance of Early Action in Healthcare
02:51 Primary vs. Secondary Prevention
05:05 Challenges in Healthcare Systems
06:36 The Role of Public-Private Partnerships
09:14 Nordic Health 2030 Vision
22:36 Digital Health and Global Impact
26:19 Addressing Cardiovascular Disease in Ghana
27:36 Cancer Screening Initiatives in Peru and South Africa
28:24 Challenges in Scaling Healthcare Across Borders
29:49 Rethinking Health Systems for Better Outcomes
31:37 The Role of Primary Care in Latin America
32:43 The Importance of Health as a Societal Driver
33:22 The Future of Healthcare: From Sick Care to Health Care
37:57 The Concept of Dignity in Healthcare
40:46 Emerging Innovations in Global Health
44:12 The Role of AI and Data in Personalized Healthcare
48:28 Movement Health Foundation's Vision for the Future

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