Futurescan 2022–2027: Health Care Trends and Implications

Futurescan 2022–2027 explores key forces that are transforming the future of health care. The annual publication features the expertise and perspectives of thought leaders in the field on the following important topics:

Care Transformation: The Post-COVID Transformation of Health Care Delivery
With Michael Dowling, President and CEO, Northwell Health
Workforce Issues: Evolving Priorities in the Wake of the Pandemic
With Catherine A. Jacobson, President and CEO, Froedtert Health
Strategy: The Acceleration of New Business Models
With Kenneth Kaufman, Managing Director and Chair, Kaufman Hall
Health Equity: Health Care Organizations' Role in Social Justice and Health Equity
With Juana S. Slade, Chief Diversity Office and Director, Language Services, Anmed Health
Finance: The Future of Provider Reimbursement
With David Blumenthal, MD, President, The Commonwealth Fund
Virtual Health: Post-COVID Virtual Health Strategies
With Randy D. Oostra, DM, FACHE, President and CEO, ProMedica
Behavioral Health: The Growing Importance of Behavioral Health in the COVID and Post-COVID Landscape
With Harsh K. Trivedi, MD, President and CEO, Sheppard Pratt
Emergency Preparedness: How COVID-19 Has Changed Hospital and Health System Emergency Preparedness
With Gregory R. Ciottone, MD, Emergency Physician and President, World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine

The publication provides strategic actions you can take to position your organization for future success.

Check out past Futurescan editions and related resources!

Complimenting Resources

2022 AHA Environmental Scan
The 2022 Environmental Scan, sponsored by B.E. Smith, can help organizations explore the pandemic’s ramifications on the health care field for the upcoming year and beyond. The scan will help your hospital and health system leaders, staff and boards think strategically about COVID-19’s impact and plan for the future.

AHA Transformation Talks
This video series is designed to help hospital and health system strategists determine which direction the field may be heading and how to prepare. The Transformation Talks cover a variety of important topics and connect you with health care thought leaders as they discuss how to navigate business-critical challenges and potential new solutions.